The MAC, Belfast

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! ✨   As the year draws to a close, we want to say a massive thank you to everyone who visited the MAC in 2024. Whether you saw a show or exhibition, enjoyed a coffee or lunch, attended a workshop or event, or hired a space in our building - you’ve made a difference!   As a charity, every penny we earn goes back into what we do best: creating a space where art brings people together, sparking connections that inspire creativity and community.   Here’s to even more creativity, connection, and collaboration in 2025.

Delighted to be presenting at the MAC, Belfast in January 🌹 "Inspired by our exhibition I See His Blood Upon The Rose, Charlotte Salter-Townshend investigates the role of plants in revolution. Tracing their geographical origins, we unravel the part plants have played in colonialism and empire building. Taking in the meticulous and ingenious 17th/18th-century works of Mary Delany and Rachel Ruysch, we'll see how these artists contributed strikingly to the world of botany at a time when women were restricted in the pursuit of science. Juxtaposing these representations with contemporary art, we'll explore how plants can challenge the status quo, such as the essentialist conception of individuality." 18 January at 2pm. Details and booking: https://lnkd.in/e6epsGPn Thanks to Elaine Forde for the invitation.

Closing soon: MAC Board Applications ‼️ Are you ready to make a meaningful impact? We're currently seeking to appoint additional Trustees (for our Charity Board) and Directors (for our Trading Company Board). We believe that the MAC and it's Board should reflect the full diversity of Belfast’s and Northern Ireland’s communities, and that greater diversity will enable us to make better decisions with more insight, leading to better outcomes. You may be a seasoned professional or new to Board roles; we are looking for people who share our passion for the arts, commitment to social impact, and desire to make a difference. Click below for our board recruitment pack and to read about the MAC, our vision, mission and values, and what we're looking for from a new board member. Whatever your background, if you feel you have something meaningful to offer, we would love to hear from you. Deadline for Applications: Wednesday 18 December 2024, at 4PM Apply here: https://lnkd.in/ebd8CUuT

Hire the MAC: Meet the Team🤝 Louise Dornan is the Commercial Events Officer at the MAC, ready to guide you through your booking experience.  Louise's background working in events for arts organisations, and running her own food business, means that she has a keen eye for detail and can offer a fresh approach to your event. Louise is focused on making your experience bespoke and will advise you on everything you need from catering to your AV requirements. Thinking of hiring the MAC for your upcoming event? Find out more: https://lnkd.in/exYtGJvv

Interested in becoming a MAC Board Member but want to find out more? Join us this Wednesday evening between 5pm & 7pm as we host an open evening at the MAC. You'll get a a tour of our building, meet our Director Lisa McGinley and some current trustees and team members, and get the answers to any questions you have. We'd love to see you there. Read more about becoming a part of our Board here: https://lnkd.in/ebd8CUuT

Congratulations Hugh! 👏 Our very own MAC Creative Director Hugh Mulholland will be awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Ulster University this month for his outstanding contribution to the visual arts. Hugh has been with the MAC since 2012 and has curated exhibitions featuring global icons such as Andy Warhol, Kara Walker and Ron Mueck, while also championing career-defining shows for emerging Irish and UK artists. You can read more about Hugh's fantastic accomplishment here: https://lnkd.in/eZu7jR_6

The MAC, Belfast is thrilled to announce its 2024 Christmas show, The Adventures of Red Riding Hood, promising a unique twist on the classic fairytale that families are now sure to love. Get ready for a fresh, action-packed adventure like no other, as the MAC brings the winter season to life with a show that invites both new and returning visitors to make the arts part of their family’s festive traditions. This year, join the feisty Red Riding Hood as she embarks on her journey through a fairytale planet, packed with unexpected but well-known characters and exciting twists. Racing to deliver a festive hamper to Granny Hood, Red finds herself in a whirlwind of mistaken identities and familiar faces, including media sensation and spotlight seeking Goldilocks and a Big (or perhaps not-so-bad) Wolf, who does his best to be good. Along the way, she’ll face off against forces of good and evil, and audiences are invited to cheer her on as they discovers just who will don the red hood this Christmas. With original songs by Garth McConaghie, and captivating on-screen visuals to immerse audiences into a digital experience, The Adventures of Red Riding Hood is a truly immersive experience, bringing a virtual world to life as an integral part of the show, storyline and even the set. Read more on our News Room > https://bit.ly/3Oy0zjp #themacbelfast #theatre #theatrepr #christmasshow

#MACannouncement Would you like to join the MAC Board? Are you ready to make a meaningful impact? We're currently seeking to appoint additional Trustees (for our Charity Board) and Directors (for our Trading Company Board). We believe that the MAC and it's Board should reflect the full diversity of Belfast’s and Northern Ireland’s communities, and that greater diversity will enable us to make better decisions with more insight, leading to better outcomes. You may be a seasoned professional or new to Board roles; we are looking for people who share our passion for the arts, commitment to social impact, and desire to make a difference. Click below for our board recruitment pack and to read about the MAC, our vision, mission and values, and what we're looking for from a new board member. Whatever your background, if you feel you have something meaningful to offer, we would love to hear from you. Deadline for Applications: Wednesday 18 December 2024, at 4PM Apply here: https://lnkd.in/ebd8CUuT

Belfast IT Awards 2024 🖥️ The Belfast Telegraph IT awards in partnership with Telefónica Tech (EN) brought the best of Northern Ireland’s vibrant IT sector to the MAC last Friday night! The evening celebrated the outstanding talent, innovation, and dedication that make our IT industry special. It really was a showcase of excellence and creativity, with an unforgettable performances from Peter Corry Productions and the hilarious Andrew Ryan as host. We want to say a massive thank you to the organisers for choosing the MAC again for such special occasion and to everyone who attended for bringing such fantastic energy. Lastly we want to say congratulations to all the nominees and winners! 👏

That’s a wrap!🎬 Another incredible year at the Belfast Media Festival, filled with insightful panels, educational sessions, and plenty of opportunities for creative connection. We want to say a massive thank you to Belfast Media Festival for continuing to hire the MAC. We love having it in our building every year and seeing our space filled with such talented and passionate people.