“Where Art and Community Come Together.”

The MAC Gala is one of the Marion Arts Commission’s signature events, bringing together artists, community members, businesses, and supporters to celebrate the transformative power of the arts.

More than a celebration, the Gala supports MAC’s mission to create a vibrant, inclusive, and accessible arts community while helping fund programs, exhibitions, public art, and opportunities for local artists.

Celebrate the art. Support the artists. Strengthen the community.

Thank You for Making the 3rd Annual MAC Gala a Success!

The American Canvas: Celebrating 250 Years of Creativity & Freedom

The Marion Arts Commission extends our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who helped make the 3rd Annual MAC Gala: The American Canvas such a memorable evening.

To our sponsors and community partners, thank you for believing in the importance of arts and culture in Marion. Your generosity and continued support allow us to create opportunities for artists, strengthen community connections, and build a more vibrant creative future for our city.

To our participating artists, thank you for sharing your talent, vision, and creativity with us. Your work was at the heart of the evening. Every piece represented a unique voice and reminded us why investing in artists and providing spaces for creative expression matters.

To our collectors, bidders, patrons, volunteers, guests, and community supporters, thank you for showing up, participating, and demonstrating that the arts have an important place in the life and future of Marion.

We also extend our appreciation to the Kennedy Art Center for welcoming us into such a meaningful creative space and helping provide the perfect setting for this year's celebration.

Most importantly, thank you to everyone who contributed behind the scenes—our commissioners, staff, volunteers, donors, partners, and friends whose time, energy, ideas, and dedication brought the evening together.

The American Canvas celebrated 250 years of creativity and freedom, but it also reminded us that the canvas is far from finished. Every artist we support, every partnership we build, and every person who chooses to participate in the arts adds another brushstroke to the story of our community.

Together, we are creating what comes next.

From all of us at the Marion Arts Commission, thank you for making the 2026 MAC Gala possible—and for continuing to believe in the transformative power of the arts.

Thank you, Marion. The canvas is ours to continue.

On behalf of the Marion Arts Commission, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us for the 2nd Annual MAC Gala 2025 with the theme “Purple Haze.“ Your presence, generosity, and enthusiasm made the evening an incredible celebration of art, community, and connection.

To our sponsors and partners, thank you for believing in the power of creativity to uplift and unite Marion. Your continued investment helps us expand opportunities for artists, strengthen cultural engagement, and bring new energy to our city’s creative landscape.

To our artists, volunteers, and guests, thank you for sharing your time, talent, and spirit. Each story, performance, and work of art reflected the heart of who we are as a community — resilient, inspired, and full of imagination.

Together, we are building more than moments — we are shaping a movement that honors creativity as a cornerstone of Marion’s identity and future.

Event poster for the 2nd annual MAC Gala, an evening of art and elegance, scheduled for Friday, September 19, 2025, featuring artistic purple smoke backgrounds.

Purple and pink swirling smoke with text promoting the MAC Gala, an evening of art and elegance.

Flyer for the MAC Gala titled 'Purple Haze', with purple and white smoke background, describing the event's purpose to celebrate the arts and support local artists, art exhibits, and cultural district creation in Marion.

A woman in a purple dress speaking into a microphone at an art gallery, with artwork behind her.

A man with dark curly hair and a mustache, wearing a dark blazer, speaking into a microphone at a gathering.

Man speaking into a microphone at an art exhibit, wearing a purple shirt and black blazer, with artwork of a white rabbit and blue waves in the background.

Group of people socializing at an indoor event, with one woman in pink textured jumpsuit holding a plate of food and a woman with purple hair and a headscarf talking to a man in glasses, while others engage in conversations nearby.

A diverse group of people attending an indoor event or presentation, seated and standing, with artwork and banners on the wall behind them.

Woman with long blond hair and colorful tattoos on her arm, wearing a purple sparkly top, in an indoor setting.

Three men giving speeches at an art gallery event; the man in the top right has curly hair and is holding a water bottle and microphone, the man in the middle has dreadlocks and a dark suit, and the man in the bottom right is wearing a suit and holdi

Two men in formal attire standing in front of an art gallery entrance, one in a tuxedo and the other in a purple blazer, at the 2nd Annual MAC Gala and Art Exhibition with a sign indicating the event details.

Two women standing in an art gallery, smiling, with framed paintings on the wall behind them.

A man and a woman standing together, both smiling, dressed in formal attire, at an indoor event.

People at a formal event with a speaker reading from a paper, audience members seated and listening, inside a modern building with art on the walls.

A row of diverse people seated at an event, watching attentively.

A woman with dark hair in a bun, wearing a yellow polka dot dress and a pink scarf, standing next to a man with curly hair and glasses, wearing a magenta shirt and holding a brochure, at an indoor event with people in the background.

A woman with long blonde hair in a glamorous pink and silver dress painting a portrait of a figure wearing a hat indoors at an art gallery. There are painting supplies on the floor and artwork displayed on the walls. A banner reads 'America Paints' w

A woman with long, curly blonde hair and colorful tattoos on her arm is painting a portrait on a canvas at an art event.

A man in a black suit is speaking into a microphone while reading from a piece of paper at an art gallery event. The audience is seated and standing around him, with colorful artwork hanging on the white walls behind.

Three people, two women and one man, are looking at and pointing to artwork on a wall in an art gallery. The woman in the middle is wearing a white dress and has tattoos on her arm. The woman on the left is wearing a colorful headscarf and has purple

Four professionally dressed individuals standing indoors in front of artwork, smiling, with one holding a white sign with the number 162.

A man with glasses and a checkered blazer viewing a blue and white abstract ocean scene painting in an art gallery.

Two women, one younger and one older, standing at a table during a meeting or event, with laptops and pens in front of them.

Group of seven people standing together indoors at an art gallery, posing for a photo in front of colorful paintings on a white wall.

A woman and a man smiling in an art gallery, standing in front of framed paintings.

A man in a black suit viewing and writing on artwork displayed on a white gallery wall.

Group of diverse people standing and listening at a formal event or conference, with audience seated in front.

Four diverse professionally dressed individuals standing together at an art gallery, smiling, with framed art on the wall behind them.

Group of diverse people gathered at an indoor event or exhibition, with some looking at a display or presentation.

Two women engaged in conversation at a booth inside a building, with one woman holding a brochure and the other looking at her, next to a window with outdoor cars and trees visible.

A woman with long blonde hair, tattoos, and wearing a purple sequin dress and pink sandals with flower decorations, is sitting on a stool in an art gallery. She is smiling and holding a paintbrush. Behind her, there is a black and white painting of a

A man and a woman smiling at each other during a social event, with the woman holding a tray of appetizers and the man holding a plate.

Group of people attending an indoor event, some are seated and others standing, appearing attentive to a speaker or presentation.

A man in a tuxedo and a woman with glasses and curly hair smiling, standing indoors with a framed colorful artwork of a white animal (possibly a rabbit or hare) hanging on the wall behind them.

A diverse group of people gathered in an indoor setting, possibly a museum or gallery, with some standing and others seated, engaged in a presentation or discussion.

Four people standing together in front of colorful artwork at an art gallery.

An older man and a young woman standing together, holding a large artistic poster showing a person with a hood and smoke coming out of their mouth, against a black wall background. The woman is wearing a sparkly red top and a long, shiny skirt, and s

An empty art gallery with a row of red chairs and a few paintings on the white wall. Large windows let in natural light, illuminating the space.

People standing in a line holding plates at an indoor event.

A colorful abstract painting of a girl with blue hair blowing a large pink bubblegum bubble, with closed eyes and stylized facial features, surrounded by whimsical elements like star and circle shapes.

Empty art gallery with framed paintings on white walls, a black high-top table covered with a black cloth, a bench, and red exit signs on the ceiling.

Art gallery interior with three artworks on white wall, including a bird portrait, a portrait of a woman with red hair, and a mural with flames, with black track lighting and a flat-screen TV on the right.

Empty conference room with white table, two black mesh chairs, bookshelf on the right, wall art, and various items on the table.

The exterior of an art gallery called Kennedy Art, with black tiled walls and a large window showing people inside attending an art event. Outside on the sidewalk is an A-frame sign promoting the gallery's gala, art exhibition, and auction details.

An art gallery with seven colorful paintings displayed on a white wall. The gallery has an array of orange chairs arranged in front of the artwork, and modern black track lighting illuminating the paintings.

Two contemporary paintings hanging on a white gallery wall, with a small display case in the center, in an art gallery.

Interior of a modern building with large glass windows, black cocktail tables with flower vases, and a white pedestal with a flower arrangement, near a brick wall and exposed ceiling structure.

Gallery label for artwork titled 'Lines of Silence' by Don Artamas, created in 2017, featuring a description of the piece's themes and artistic details.

Abstract geometric painting with dark shades of brown, black, and hints of red divided into four sections.

A modern abstract painting divided into four quadrants. The top left quadrant features a reddish-brown hue, the top right is dark brown, the bottom left is black, and the bottom right is a darker shade of black. Each section has textured surface with

Abstract dark painting with subtle textured lines and faint light reflections, divided into four sections.

Empty art gallery or event space with pink chairs arranged in rows, artwork on the white wall, hanging paper lanterns, large front window, and door leading outside.

Gallery wall with three colorful street art paintings, a small framed display case on a white pedestal, and a large flatscreen TV mounted on the wall. The room has a brick ceiling with track lighting and a floor with gray planks.

Office meeting room with a white table, three chairs, a bookshelf filled with books, and various items on the table including a water bottle, laptops, a camera, and boxes. Artwork and a modern light fixture are on the wall, and there is storage and a

Art gallery with seven colorful paintings hanging on a white wall, modern lighting fixtures on the ceiling, and orange chairs arranged facing the artwork inside a well-lit room.

Gallery wall with two colorful paintings, one of an eagle with a floral background and the other of a woman with piercings and flames below, in an art gallery with track lighting.

A gallery wall displaying various colorful paintings, including a large portrait of a girl blowing a bubble, sunset over the water, swirling vortex, and other abstract and landscape artworks, with a wooden ceiling and track lighting.

An art gallery with white walls, wooden flooring, and ceiling with exposed beams and track lighting. Artwork including paintings and framed pieces are displayed along the walls. There is a black high-top table with a cloth cover, a wooden bench, and

We want to take a moment to sincerely thank everyone who participated in the 1st Annual MAC Gala. Your support and enthusiasm made this event a resounding success and a truly memorable celebration.

From all of us at the Marion Arts Commission, thank you for being a part of this special night. We can’t wait to share even more incredible experiences with you in the years to come!

Green gradient background with white text advertising the 1st annual MAC Gala, an evening of art and elegance.

Invitation to the MAC Gala, an evening of art and elegance, hosted by the Marion Arts Commission.

Event invitation with a colorful gradient background. Details include date, time, location, and description of a formal art event featuring a live and silent art auction, music, and hors d'oeuvres, held at Kennedy Art Center in Marion, Indiana.

A woman in a bright pink, one-shoulder gown holding hands with a man in a black tuxedo. They are walking outside on a city street, and a man on stilts dressed in a black coat and top hat is smiling nearby.

People attending an art gallery opening, socializing, and viewing artwork, with some inside and others through a large glass window.

An older man wearing a white tuxedo, black bow tie, and glasses speaking into a microphone at an art gallery event. He holds papers in his left hand and has a name tag on his jacket. Artworks and a blue informational board are visible in the backgrou

A man in a black tuxedo standing and speaking at a microphone, with a name tag that reads 'Ronald Morrell,' in an art gallery, while a person in a white jacket and bow tie sits and applauds, and a woman in a black dress stands in the background clapp

Man in a tuxedo giving a speech at an art gallery event, holding papers, with artworks and an orange wooden easel behind him.

A woman in a black blazer and white shirt speaking at a microphone during an event titled 'MAC GALA', with people seated and listening in an art gallery setting.

A group of people at a formal event, some standing and some sitting, inside a modern indoor space with glass and concrete features, and a large window in the background.

An art gallery hosting a formal event with a speaker in a tuxedo and audience members dressed in formal attire, sitting and listening attentively.

A diverse group of people dressed in formal attire attending a seated event in an indoor space with large windows and glass doors.

Two musicians performing together indoors. The person in the foreground is playing a digital keyboard, and the person in the background is playing an electric bass guitar. The setting appears to be a casual or practice session with some audience in t

Group of seven people dressed in formal attire, posing for photo at social event, some wearing name tags, in a gallery or exhibition space with artworks on the wall behind them.

An elderly man wearing a white tuxedo with a black bow tie and glasses speaks into a microphone during an event at an art gallery, with an audience seated in front of him. The gallery has framed artwork on the walls and a blue informational poster.

A woman in a blue sleeveless dress holding a drink in her right hand, talking to another woman dressed in white at a social gathering.

A woman in a black dress holding a phone and speaking at a microphone during an event in an art gallery, with audience members seated and artwork on the walls.

Three people standing around a black table at an event, with a woman on the right holding a name tag that says Slate Living, and a man in the middle holding a beer bottle. There is a small vase with a pink rose on the table, along with two glasses of

A man in a black suit is speaking at a microphone to an audience seated in a gallery or event space with artwork on the walls. The audience appears attentive, with some holding drinks, and a few are standing at the back near shelves and the entrance.

People seated in an audience at an event, some dressed in formal attire, with one woman in a green dress holding up a phone to take a photo or video. Background includes bookshelves and a woman smiling.

Two women standing side by side, smiling, in an art gallery with framed artwork on the wall behind them.

Four people smiling at a formal event, standing in front of colorful artwork with a blue dinosaur. The group includes two women with curly hair, one woman with red hair, and a man in a white tuxedo with a bow tie.

An older man in a white blazer holding a ceramic object and a microphone, standing in an art gallery with abstract artwork and framed photographs on the wall behind him.

A man in a tuxedo speaking at a microphone during an art event, with colorful paintings displayed on the wall behind him, and another man in a white tuxedo seated listening.

A man in a black blazer and white shirt holding a drink standing next to a woman in a blue and white floral dress at an art gallery exhibition.

People attending an art auction or presentation in a gallery setting, seated and standing, with paintings and artwork on the white walls.

People socializing at an art gallery event, with artwork displayed on walls and a glass enclosure in the background.

Woman giving a speech in an art gallery, with various artworks on the wall behind her, audience seated and listening.

A man in a black tuxedo with a bow tie and a red flower badge, speaking into a microphone at an art gallery event, with various colorful paintings hanging on the wall behind him.

A man in a suit giving a speech at an art gallery event. Audience members seated and standing listen attentively, with artwork displayed on the walls and modern lighting fixtures overhead.

A woman in a green dress and glasses is sitting in an audience at a formal event, holding up a tablet to record or take a photo. The audience includes men and women of various ages, some dressed in suits or business attire, with a person in the backg

People attending an art gallery exhibition with artwork displayed on the white walls, seated and standing attendees, and a cafe area in the background.

A smiling man in a tuxedo and a woman in a pink dress posing together inside a building with large windows and city buildings visible outside.

People attending an art gallery event, listening to speakers, with artwork displayed on white walls and modern lighting fixtures hanging from an exposed ceiling.

People mingling at a professional networking event inside a gallery or showroom with artwork on the walls and a glass enclosure.

Abstract watercolor painting with shades of brown, gray, and green, resembling a landscape or natural scene.

Mixed media artwork with horizontal and vertical strips of fabric and paint in earthy tones, arranged in a geometric pattern on a white background.

A framed black and white photograph of an aged, dilapidated wooden house with broken windows and leaning structure, displayed on a white gallery wall.

A house with a stone and brick exterior, and four ceramic animal figurines on a stone wall in front.

A framed artwork depicting a bunch of yellow bananas on a dark background with green accents.

A painting of a human skull wearing a white bonnet, with yellow smiley face markings over the eye sockets and mouth.

Abstract black and white watercolor painting with bold strokes and splatters, featuring textural patterns and varied shading.

Abstract painting with dark blue, grey, and white textured surface resembling a stormy sky or ocean.

Mixed media artwork featuring geometric lines, watercolor in blue, black and white, and a vintage map of Africa.

Abstract painting of a female figure with arms raised, in shades of white, yellow, purple, green, and blue, on a textured canvas.

Black and white sketch of a man reading a newspaper indoors, framed on a white wall.

Abstract painting of orange and red buildings with windows and rooftops, framed in black, hanging on a white wall.

A painting of a bouquet of flowers in a blue vase on a wooden surface.

An abstract oil painting titled "Posh (Pear Cut)" by Evan Mazellan from 2024, displayed on a gallery wall. The painting features blurry, textured brushstrokes with a mix of dark and light colors, creating a non-representational composition.

Watercolor artwork of a large green cabbage and four smaller artichokes, framed and labeled at an art exhibition.

Two abstract landscape paintings titled "To the one who Split the Sea" by Henrik Söderström, created in 2024, made with acrylic, pastel, and cotton paper on two panels in a wood frame, measuring 10.5 inches by 10.5 inches, displayed on a wall.

Photograph of a sunset over the ocean, with waves in the foreground and a vibrant orange sky.

A framed dye sublimation print of a sculpture of a hippo, displayed on a wall in an art gallery. The sculpture is positioned outdoors with a natural background.