History
On July 1, 1996, the Manhattan Civic Theatre, Manhattan Arts Council, and Manhattan Arts Center (MAC) were legally merged into one organization. Efforts to establish an arts center for Manhattan began in 1984, but did not immediately bear fruit. In 1991, the Manhattan Civic Theatre joined forces with the Manhattan Arts Council, and in 1993 the MAC was established with the purpose of finding a permanent home for community arts. The team purchased the facility at 1520 Poyntz Avenue in 1993, with the help of a grant from the City of Manhattan. After months of cleaning and remodeling by volunteers, the building opened.
Specialties
Manhattan Arts Center offer Live Theatre, Live Music, Galleries, Classes and more. Purchase tickets online or in-office. Galleries are FREE and open M-F 12-5:30, Saturday 1-4. We offer classes and lessons in art, clay, drama, and music for ages Pre-K through adult. We stage 3 musicals and 2 plays each year starring local talent. Our BirdHouse Fine Acoustic Music Series brings in great bands and musical acts from all over the world. We also welcome volunteers for house operations, theatre tech, and more. Join us!