About MACCA
Mission Statement:
The MACCA’s aims are
- To provide studio, workshop, exhibition and meeting space in an environment conducive to creativity and inclusion.
- To act as an incubator, at a supported rate, in an effort to nurture and accelerate the growth of early-stage artists and cultural entrepreneurs.
- To preserve and celebrate unique heritage, traditions, and grassroots approach, encouraging a community that shares its skills, resourcefulness and environmental awareness.
- To encourage, inspire, support, and enhance cultural understanding .
Constitution:
The MACCA’s purposes are
- To provide suitable facilities and programs for the arts and culture
- To provide studio, workshop, display, and exhibition space, in an environment conducive to the creation and display of artistic and cultural endeavours.
- To provide educational opportunities through workshops, lectures and hands-on activities.
Our Bylaws are available for download.
Organization
The Metchosin Arts & Cultural Centre is run by a volunteer Board of Directors. The MACCA could not exist without its volunteers; if you would like to get to know your fellow association members better, and have some fun in the process, please consider volunteering. If you have skills or experience that you think would be of benefit to this organization, we would be very pleased to hear from you. Please don’t be shy!
Board of Directors
President
Jessica Veinot
Vice President
Betty Hildreth
Secretary/Treasurer
Gail Nash
Directors
Charmaine Welch
Gwen Nowlan
Sue Beckham
Chris van de Water
Annual Reports
Minutes, reports and financial year end statements plus budget approved members at these meetings.
Our History
The Art & Cultural Centre’s back story including the first Metchosin School was built in 1871 on land donated by John Witty, the replacement schoolhouse and later additions.
Improvement Projects
The Metchosin Arts & Cultural Centre Association (MACCA) has been managing, maintaining, and making alterations and improvements to the art centre in Metchosin since 2008.
Supporting the Community
MACCA contributes funding and other resources for various Metchosin events, and promotes Metchosin as a destination community for the arts.
Event Photos
View photos of past events on our Event Photos page.
Become a Member
Join the Metchosin Arts & Cultural Centre Association and help our community continue to sustain and improve MACCA.