Founded to promote arts in Markham
Core programs and outreach initiatives begin. Local events held. Quarterly newsletter - Arts in Motion - launched.
Initiation of annual events and programs to engage the community in arts and culture.
Growth in the number of programs offered, including visual and performing arts events.
Strengthening of existing programs and introduction of new initiatives to broaden community participation.
Development of partnerships with local businesses and organizations to enhance program offerings and community impact.
Focus on increasing member participation and volunteer involvement in MAC activities.
Expansion into new areas of arts programming, including digital arts and multimedia.
Efforts to build organizational capacity through training, volunteer recruitment, and improved infrastructure.
Shift to virtual programming in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Virtual Events: Launch of virtual events such as Markham at the Movies online screenings, virtual art shows, and online workshops.
Continued adaptation to the pandemic with more robust virtual offerings.
New Initiatives: Introduction of new virtual programs and events to maintain community engagement.
Implementation of a hybrid model combining virtual and in-person events as pandemic restrictions ease.
Major Programs: Markham at the Movies, Teen Arts Council events, visual art shows, multicultural performances, and holiday artisan shows.
New Initiatives: Healing Dance, Culinary Art Workshops, BizArt with Andrew Hamilton, Culture Days, Cultural Heritage Celebrations, Halloween on Unionville, and others.
Markham Talent Open Casting Call
Launched Markham Talent show
Spring Concert representing Chinese New Year
Relaunched Art Therapy after 2021
MAC acknowledges that we live and work on the traditional territories of Indigenous peoples and their commitment to stewardship of the land. We acknowledge the communities in circle. The North, West, South and Eastern directions, and Haudenosaunee, Huron-Wendat, Anishnabeg, Seneca, Chippewa, and the current treaty holders Mississauga’s of the Credit peoples. We share the responsibility with the caretakers of this land to ensure the dish is never empty and to restore relationships that are based on peace, friendship, and trust. We are committed to reconciliation, partnership and enhanced understanding.
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