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Watercolours with Peggy Burkosky: an Art Gems Workshop

Feb 29, 2024 | Press Releases

Watercolours with Peggy Burkosky: an Art Gems WorkshopUPDATE: Both workshop dates are now full. Contact the MAC office if you'd like to go on a waitlist. We will all work with the same subject of a coastal waterscape scene. This watercolour session is designed to...

Ukranian Culture Fest

Sep 12, 2022 | Press Releases

Ukrainian Culture Fest - Sunday, September 25, 2022 from 11am -4 pmParksville Community Centre132 Jensen Avenue Enjoy authentic perogies, cabbage rolls, dessert crepes and borscht Courtesy of Sandy’s Kitchen, Nanaimo! 11am-2pm Create Traditional Vinok Floral...

Art Supply Kits now available at the MAC

Oct 8, 2021 | Events, Press Releases

Art Kits now available at the MACWe are thrilled to announce that Qualicum Art Supplies has made Starter Art Supply Kits available for sale through the MAC! Each of these kits contains quality art materials and paper and materials in the medium of your choice. A...

School for the Creative Arts goes Online!

Apr 1, 2021 | Press Releases

School for the Creative Arts Goes OnlineGood news! Our MAC school for the Creative Arts has gone online! Our online Studio is ready to go for all of our Art Bites classes and Art Therapy programs. If you have registered for a class, we will be reaching out to you with...

Website Volunteer Needed

Mar 31, 2021 | Press Releases

Website Volunteer NeededDo you have a working knowledge of websites and how to keep the content updated? The MAC is looking for a volunteer who is interested in taking on this role for our website. You’d be posting new content, taking down outdated information and...

COVID-19 Notice for Phase 2

May 28, 2020 | Press Releases

COVID Protocols What this means at the MACIn Support of Current BC Health Orders, we will be asking to see your PROOF OF VACCINATION and one piece of PICTURE IDENTIFICATION. Thank you for your cooperation and we hope you enjoy your visit to the Arts Centre.Stay calm,...

With Glowing Hearts exhibit callout

May 28, 2020 | Past Exhibits, Press Releases

With Glowing Hearts A Community Art Exhibit at the MAC We invite anyone who wishes to create their own version of a heart image and help us fill our MAC entranceway with pieces of hope and joy, memories - perhaps memorials to precious souls - from you, our...

OCAC Membership is a win-win!

Jan 30, 2020 | Press Releases

An OCAC Membership is a good deal for everyone! Did you know? An OCAC membership gives you discounts on tickets, room rentals and special events, as well as special privileges for artists. AND it supports arts in your community as well! What your membership...

Mattila + Martin – Painting and Collage

Sep 27, 2019 | Press Releases

Mattila + Martin - Painting and Collage October 15 - December 1, 2019 Opening Reception October 19th from 1 -3 pmDonna Mattila In his "Notebooks", George Braque wrote "In art there is only one thing that counts; the thing you can't explain". This is how I think about...

Calling all Art Lovers

Aug 26, 2019 | Press Releases

Art Lovers – we need your help! We need some people to join our team that hangs paintings and helps set up our art exhibitions. No experience necessary; there will be someone in charge who will show you what to do, and the artists will be there to help as well. The...

ETHOS celebrates youth and community groups stepping up for climate change

Jul 27, 2019 | Press Releases

ETHOS celebrates youth and community groups stepping up for climate change The McMillan Arts Centre presents a unique community collaboration of youth and environmental community groups at ETHOS, live discovery lab opening Thursday August 1st. "We're really proud of...

Soft Shore Art for Sale

Jul 22, 2019 | Press Releases

All of the pieces in Soft Shore: where land and water meet are available for purchase. To purchase please email the McMillan Arts Centre or call 250-248-8185 during office hours (Tue-Sun 10-4) and we will be happy to help you.

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Gift Shop and Digital Media Exhibit

“Wish I could have bought the store!! LOVED Brian Middleton’s exhibit!”

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From the MAC's Facebook page

“The Mac is a vibrant space and a versatile venue for the Parksville community.”

Facebook, October 31, 2019

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Cloakroom Gallery and Cristina Mittermeiere Exhibit

“Yes! It’s my favourite exhibit up and down the Island by far! Exquisite work by everyone.”

Instagram, July 30, 2019

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Happy Gift Shop People

“All good, enjoyed the gallery experience and we are thrilled with our purchase, thank you.”

July 30, 2019

“So helpful – My friend visiting from Hamilton was very impressed with the layout especially the gift shop (she purchased) and the exhibit is incredible.”

July 19, 2019

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Cloakroom Gallery and Cristina Mittermeiere Exhibit

“Yes! It’s my favourite exhibit up and down the Island by far! Exquisite work by everyone.”

Instagram, July 30, 2019

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Kudos for Soft Shore 2019

“Stunning work and fabulous presentation! BRAVO!”

“Utterly remarkable”

“Beautiful, spiritual show, thank you!”

“Stunning! Mozzafiato!”

“Such a wonderful pleasure!”

“Back again this summer and couldn’t wait to come back to the MAC to see this next exhibit!” “Wonderful!!”

“Love the Herring that didn’t get caught :)!”

“Great show, Jennifer et al! Great galleries and gift shop!”

“Outstanding exhibit!!! “ F/L, Parksville

“Wow!” SD, Nanoose Bay

“Fabulous Show! “ N/M

“Beautiful… “ SM, Nanaimo

“Totally amazing !!!” LM, Snaw Naw As Nation

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Classes at the MAC

“Love the environment and the MAC; encourages creativity!”

student, Festive Fandala Class, May 4, 2019

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Another happy customer

“Always a pleasure deaing with Jennifer, and other staff/volunteers.”

April 16, 2019

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Gift Shop Experience

“Friendly and helpful staff made my shopping experience most enjoyable.”

Artisan Gift Shop customer, April 15, 2019

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About Kimberly Miller's Rainshadow Exhibition

“Kimberly Miller’s gallery of Art was amazing. Loved it all.”

MAC visitor and customer, January 19, 2019

Another happy visitor

“I love going to the MAC.”

MAC visitor and customer, January 12, 2019

People are loving Monet Revisited and our staff!

“Friendly attendant who took special care in wrapping a vase that, if not wrapped properly, could break. Liked the setup of the Robert Held display. Am a big fan of his work.”

customer, August 18, 2018

From an Artisan Gift Shop customer

“Cheryl is such a friendly and welcoming ambassador for the McMillan Arts Centre.”

August 18, 2018

More about the MAC and Monet ReVisited

“It was wonderful to meet Robert Held and visit the gallery of his beautiful glass pieces. Such beauty was inspiring.
Thank you for this show and the gallery of the talented artists in your area. It was a real pleasure.”

MAC visitor and customer, August 2018

Comments about Monet ReVisited

“An amazing installation! Love Monet & Robert Held, so to me – Perfection!”
“Very meditative exhibition!”
“Chihuly’s got nothin’ on you Robert!: xoxo
“Love Robert Held’s work. Visit his gallery every time in town. Diverted to see show when saw poster. Fabulous!”
“World Class! Wow!”
“Exceptional, above-and-beyond anything here before in our little town!”
“I like the way the central benches evoke L’Orangerie in the Jardins des Tuileries in Paris. Also brings back memories of Giverny. Great vases, & imaginative use of glass to represent L’Orangerie, paintings circling room, Great Bridge in Centre”
“To sit, to listen, to feel. To sense the beauty of the world through the eyes of the artistic soul. That is Living!”

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From an Exhibitor

Grant Leier, Nixie Barton and Paul Jorgensen exhibited at the MAC April 17 – June 2, 2018.

“Our experience at MAC was wonderful, Jennifer was a dream to work with as was Cheryl, the Gift Shop Supervisor, who organized the food for the opening reception. Our return visits with clients was always met with professionalism and kindness, you have a very good thing going at the MAC, I would highly recommend your venue to anyone. Also, the three individuals who assisted with the installations were great too.

Best wishes for the success of your events, sincerely, Grant”

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The McMillan Arts Centre is located on the traditional territory of the Coast Salish Nations, home to the Snaw-Naw-As First Nation
and the Qualicum First Nation