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.

05/08/2025
Tickets on sale now to this amazing jazz and classical concert here at the MAC.
05/07/2025

Tickets on sale now to this amazing jazz and classical concert here at the MAC.

THIS SATURDAY, folks! Get your raffle ticket and be here for the 1pm DRAW. Support our MAC Community Garden and maybe...
04/29/2025

THIS SATURDAY, folks! Get your raffle ticket and be here for the 1pm DRAW. Support our MAC Community Garden and maybe with the GRAND PRIZE!

Come enjoy our public garden space at the McMillan Arts Centre in Parksville. Join us in promoting local food security and independence Visit our Community Pantry in downtown Parksville at Moilliet and Hirst.

Join us THIS Saturday, May 3rd, at 1pm to meet this group of dynamic and accomplished artists - what an amazing collecti...
04/29/2025

Join us THIS Saturday, May 3rd, at 1pm to meet this group of dynamic and accomplished artists - what an amazing collection in exhibit this month! Welcome Sylvie Peltier, Joanne Ayley and Dawne Brandel!

Registrations open NOW for our popular Summer Plein Air Series with Carla Flegel!Three new locations this summer, includ...
04/28/2025

Registrations open NOW for our popular Summer Plein Air Series with Carla Flegel!
Three new locations this summer, including Qualicum Beach Museum, Springford Farm and the Vancouver Island Wildlife Recovery Centre! Sign up for all and enjoy this wonderful perspective of our local sights!

04/25/2025
04/24/2025
Another wonderful Aging Artfully program is finished! This FREE Seniors Art program is sponsored by the Oceanside Commu...
04/16/2025

Another wonderful Aging Artfully program is finished! This FREE Seniors Art program is sponsored by the Oceanside Community Arts Council, all supplies and our terrific volunteer team provided! Shout out to Ann, Nancy, Paulette, Dorothy and Colleen who make these great experiences for local seniors happen!

Coming to the MAC Digital Media Gallery, MAY & JUNE 2025. A wonderful digital exhibit by producer Sophia Conway. SHELF...
04/15/2025

Coming to the MAC Digital Media Gallery, MAY & JUNE 2025. A wonderful digital exhibit by producer Sophia Conway. SHELF MEMORIES is a nostalgic photo series that documents the place of books within human relationships. Within the book cover lies a handwritten note from which we catch a brief yet intimate insight into the bond between people; the moments shared and milestones celebrated through the giving of a carefully selected book. Relationships past and children grown, all that remains is a handwritten note, more often than not from XOXO Nana & Pops."

Address

133 McMillan Street
Parksville, BC
V9P2H5

Opening Hours

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

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+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.