ArtStart is the Marion Art Center’s summer art program for children ages 4 1/2 to 9 years, offered in June and July each year.

ArtStart teachers are specialists in music, dance, theater, and art, most of whom teach throughout the year and are professionals in their fields. Activities include arts and crafts, theater, music, games, and storytelling. The ArtStart program runs weekly, from 9:00am‒12:30pm daily, except for July 4 (if it falls on a weekday). MAC members have access to early registration and receive a significant discount on ArtStart tuition.*

Early registration for ArtStart 2022 opens for MAC Members on Friday, January 28. Registration for nonmembers will begin on Friday, February 18. Not yet a member? Get a jump on early registration by joining the MAC family today! Click the link here to become a member.

*Current MAC membership at the Family level ($75) or above is required for discounted ArtStart tuition and early registration. Visit our membership page here to join the MAC. If you are uncertain if your membership is current, please call the MAC at (508) 748-1266. Any nonmember who registers during early registration period will be placed on hold until registration opens to nonmembers.

Due to very limited capacity, ArtStart fees are nonrefundable unless ArtStart is cancelled.

Currently the MAC has a mask requirement for all children (unless prohibited by health condition) and all MAC employees. All MAC/ArtStart employees and program volunteers must be fully vaccinated and boosted (as time allows) against COVID-19.

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