The MAC - McMillan Arts Centre

The MAC - McMillan Arts Centre The McMillan Arts Centre is a community arts centre serving the Oceanside area of Vancouver Island, The MAC started life as the McMillan School in 1913.

Mothers of WWI soldiers erected a cenotaph directly in front of the school building, which sits at the intersection of McMillan Street and Memorial Avenue. Trees were planted along Memorial Avenue up to the frontage of the school building and remain to this day a beautiful boulevard leading to the Arts Centre. The school closed in 1976 and the Oceanside Community Arts Council took ownership in 198

6, continuing the tradition of education and arts through the School for Creative Arts. Galleries, gift shop and studios celebrate and support local artists work. The Makerspace organization and the Metal Arts Guild share the lower level of the MAC.

07/18/2025

July 28- Aug 1st 10-3 only $295!

07/17/2025

Some doggy pals! Artwork in progress by a creative kids artist

07/17/2025
Still a few spaces left for Carla Flegel's Plein Air Journey program!  GREAT locations each Sunday morning, all supplies...
07/16/2025

Still a few spaces left for Carla Flegel's Plein Air Journey program! GREAT locations each Sunday morning, all supplies included! Come to ALL of them and discover some fantastic locations in Oceanside.

07/15/2025
UNESCO Delegates visiting the MAC's summer exhibition 'Ts'xuliqw', Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere's 25th Anniversary celebra...
07/15/2025

UNESCO Delegates visiting the MAC's summer exhibition 'Ts'xuliqw', Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere's 25th Anniversary celebration through art! Artist Deborah Freeman's incredible photography grace our 10 gallery windows, and the centrepiece is the glass sculpture by artist Paul Crawford! Come on down folks! Bring your families and summer visitors and enjoy the WONDERS of the 10 Amazing Places, open to August 31

07/14/2025
07/14/2025
Wasn't that a party!  Our Opening Reception for ts'xuliqw' was amzing this past weekend.  Shout out to all of the MAC vo...
07/10/2025

Wasn't that a party! Our Opening Reception for ts'xuliqw' was amzing this past weekend. Shout out to all of the MAC volunteers who helped make our celebration extra special! This exhibition is now OPEN folks! Open to August 31st!

Aaaand here's the final Dan Gray original pastel of the view from the MAC!   Join Dan on Saturday, July 19th, for our Am...
07/10/2025

Aaaand here's the final Dan Gray original pastel of the view from the MAC! Join Dan on Saturday, July 19th, for our Amazing Art Race! Still a couple of ARTIST spots left!

Address

Parksville, BC

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 3am
Wednesday 11am - 3am
Thursday 11am - 3am
Friday 11am - 3am
Saturday 11am - 3am
Sunday 11am - 3am

Telephone

+12502488185

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The MAC is a place to appreciate the arts and to extend your own artistic skills. It is a venue for art exhibitions, music performances, storytelling and other arts and culture events. The MAC is also home to our School for Creative Arts and offers workshops and classes including our popular Art Bites series designed to encourage everyone to explore a new art form.

The MAC is operated by the Oceanside Community Arts Council (OCAC). This is a volunteer organization and there are many volunteer opportunities available. We have many events happening throughout the year and they will be promoted on this page as well as on our website and Instagram. We also have a wide variety of workshops and classes for all ages, from beginners to experienced artists. If you are looking to organize your own event, contact the MAC has rental space available suitable for a variety of needs.