Public Programs
Through entertaining and thought-provoking programs, the MAC connects lifelong learners with the visual and performing arts, history and cultures, and creative crafts-making. From talks and tours to films, art workshops, and live performances, there is something for almost every interest. Led by talented artists, scholars, and enthusiasts, each program offers a chance to spark your creativity, share meaningful experiences, and discover something new.
Learn more about our program offerings by subject below, by date in our calendar of events, or in our MAC Bound newsletter. Programs are published in four-month cycles, so be sure to check back.
Friday Night Movie
Films set in hotels or apartments
Hosted by Matt Bolton, Director of Film Studies at Gonzaga University.
Beverages and snacks available for purchase.
Psycho (1960), October 24, 6:30 pm
Rear Window (1954), November 21, 6:30 pm
What's Up, Doc? (1972), December 19, 6:30 pm
Some Like it Hot (1959), January 16, 6:30 pm
MAC After Hours
Come to the MAC the last Wednesday of the month for live music, beer and wine, art classes, gallery talks and more. Museum admission is 50% off (free for members). Visit the event calendar to read about each month's offerings. Holiday activities replace After Hours in November and December.
October 20, 2025, 5-8 pm
January 28, 2026, 5-8 pm
Artist Talk
Dennis McNett: The WolfBat
Wednesday, Ocotober 1
Inanna McCarty (Makah/Tsawout)
History and Styles of Formline Art
Thursday, October 30 - cancelled
Dr. Meredith Shimizu
Botticelli: The Birth of Venus
Sunday, November 9
Dr. Meredith Shimizu
The Reclining Venus: Looking Back
Rescheduled to Sunday, February 1, 2026
Photo courtesy of Dennis McNett