About us
The Monongalia Arts Center (MAC), established in 1978, is located in a beautiful restored historic building, is a vibrant, community-driven arts center in Monongalia County, offering a home for visual, performing, and literary arts. The Monongalia Arts Center is committed to providing affordable access to diverse art forms through education, immersion, and outreach. The Arts Center hosts two galleries, the Benedum and Davis galleries, and the historic Tanner Theatre.
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Our Gallery Spaces & Historical Theatre
Benedum Gallery
Benedum Gallery
Benedum Gallery
The Benedum Gallery, made possible through funding from the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, was established in 1979. Located on the first floor of the MAC, the gallery displays monthly art exhibits from a variety of cultural and artistic backgrounds. The gallery is handicap-accessible and open during weekdays and Saturday afternoons.
Davis Gallery
Benedum Gallery
Benedum Gallery
The Robert M. Davis Gallery is MAC's second-floor gallery. This gallery was created out of a grass roots effort in 2004 as means to showcase emerging artists and cutting edge art forms. In 2007 and 2008 the Davis Gallery experiences several significant upgrades and was doubled in size due to a grant from the Hazel Ruby McQuain Charitable Trust and community volunteer efforts. The Robert M. Davis Gallery uses a gallery track hanging system and covers over 800 square feet (74 m2) of the second level.
Tanner Theatre
Benedum Gallery
Tanner Theatre
The Mabel DeVries Tanner Theatre was dedicated in 1981, and the room serves as MAC's space for the performing arts. Over the years, the theatre has hosted everything from plays and classic theatre productions to avant-noise music performances. The theatre also functions as a multipurpose space, available to the public for reservations for events such as wedding receptions and other private parties. In 2008, the MAC began regularly booking local and touring bands for shows and concerts in the space.