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With Labor Day tomorrow, we’d like to share a piece from the museum’s collection that shares some of the history behind ...
09/06/2026

With Labor Day tomorrow, we’d like to share a piece from the museum’s collection that shares some of the history behind the holiday.

This Labor Day Presentation Cane was presented to Edward Boyce in Butte, Montana, on September 4, 1899. Its gold metal head is inscribed: “Ed Boyce,” “By Labor Day Com.,” “Sept. 4-99 Butte Mont.”

Born in Ireland, Boyce immigrated to the United States in 1882 and made his way west, arriving in Wardner, Idaho, in 1887. A dedicated labor organizer, he later served as president of the Western Federation of Miners from 1896 to 1902, helping shape the labor movement in the American West.

This was gifted to the museum by Henry Day Ellis and serves as a reminder of the people whose efforts helped define workers’ rights.

The museum will be closed tomorrow, Monday 9/7, in observance of Labor Day. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday.

Storytime, with a Craft is back at the MAC!Starting this Saturday, join the wonderfully creative and kind Lee every Satu...
09/02/2026

Storytime, with a Craft is back at the MAC!

Starting this Saturday, join the wonderfully creative and kind Lee every Saturday at 11am in Create Space for a children’s story followed by a craft inspired by the book.

Designed for ages 3–7, Storytime, with a Craft encourages vocabulary, early literacy, creativity and fine motor skills. Come for the story, the craft or both! The program lasts approximately one hour and is included with regular museum admission.

Here’s what we’re reading and creating this September:

September 5 - “A Color of His Own” by Leo Lionni
Create your own colorful chameleon art with Posca paint pens.

September 12 - “Knight Owl” by Christopher Denise
Enjoy this Caldecott Honor-winning story, then create your very own shield with markers and Posca paint pens.

September 19 - “Con Pollo: A Bilingual Playtime Adventure” by Jennifer Lopez and Jimmy Fallon
Read along, then craft your own crazy “pollo!”

September 26 — “Alma and How She Got Her Name” by Juana Martinez-Neal
Explore this heartwarming Caldecott Honor Book about family history and the meaning behind our names, then create a personalized name plaque.

We’ll see you Saturday at 11am in Create Space!

Your knight in shining armor awaits Saturday, September 5 at our next Outdoor Movie Night!Gather your good people and jo...
08/26/2026

Your knight in shining armor awaits Saturday, September 5 at our next Outdoor Movie Night!

Gather your good people and join us on the MAC’s front lawn for a FREE screening of A Knight’s Tale. Bring a picnic, blankets and cushions, and of course, costumes are encouraged.

Arrive early to snag a cozy spot on the lawn. The film begins at 7:30pm.

08/25/2026

Do you have ideas for novels, short stories, or screenplays but struggle to write or finish them? Break through these barriers and move from idea to draft in a supportive, collaborative environment in this multi-part workshop, guided by TV writer and Spokane native Erin Weller.

Just Write It! Creative Writing from Idea to Draft is 4 Sessions: Saturdays, Sep 19, Sep 26, Oct 3, and Oct 10 from 10 to Noon in our Gilkey Community Room. The cost for all sessions is $120, $100 MAC Members.

This is a 4-day writing program. Come prepared with an idea and your preferred writing equipment.

Erin Weller is a television and fiction writer with twenty years in the entertainment industry, working with Disney, Marvel, Amazon and many others. Since moving back to her hometown of Spokane, she’s focused on arts integration in education, adapting her screenplays to novels and strengthening creative community in Spokane.

This weekend at the MAC!Tonight, kick off the weekend with Third Friday Films and “Dog Day Afternoon” (1975). Doors open...
08/22/2026

This weekend at the MAC!

Tonight, kick off the weekend with Third Friday Films and “Dog Day Afternoon” (1975). Doors open at 6 PM and the film begins at 6:30 PM in the MAC Auditorium.

Tomorrow - Saturday, August 22, join artist Claire Edmo for a hands-on Relief Printmaking Workshop at the MAC, exploring storytelling through image and text while learning foundational relief printing techniques.

Then on Sunday, August 23, head to Manito Park for Plein Air Watercolor with Claire, inspired by landscape, memory, and place. Both workshops are open to all skill levels, and a limited number of kits will be available to borrow.

And don’t miss your last chance to experience “An Eye for Detail: European Paintings 1500–1900.” This is the exhibition’s final weekend at the MAC!

Make a weekend of it and find film tickets, workshop registration, exhibition details, and more on the MAC Calendar.

For last minute registration for Sunday’s Plein Air Watercolor Workshop, you can meet at the pond next to the swan statue at Manito Park.

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2316 W 1st Avenue
Spokane, WA
99201

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Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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