Exhibitions

Exhibitions

Space No. 1 - Mary Margaret Sims
Exhibit: August 22 - September 19, 2025

Reception: Friday, August 22, 5:00-7:00pm

Enjoy and immerse yourself in this colorful exhibition. Artist and designer Mary Margaret Sims seeks to make, "luscious, closed forms...offering a sense of fullness and relaxation." Using a variety of materials including ceramics, 3D prints, metal, glass and wood, she creates spaces dedicated to self-reflection and rest.

We will also be recognizing and honoring our 2025 MAC Poster Contest Winner, Dan Nguyen, at the opening reception. Dan will have an exhibition in our hallway gallery. Patrons can purchase prints of the winning poster at the reception. All proceeds go back into our MAC Gallery for the 2026 Exhibition season.

Join us for the Meet the Artist Reception on Friday, August 22 from 5:00–7:00 PM. Free and open to the public.

MAC Galleries are free and open to the public.
Gallery hours: Tues-Fri, Noon-4:30pm (summer)

Upcoming Exhibitions and Gallery-Specific Events

Check back here for a complete listing of our upcoming exhibitions or other exciting events hosted in our gallery!

Upcoming Events

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Season Tickets On Sale
August 1 - 31, 2025
The best seat in town! Order your season tickets before September 1st.
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Auditions - Contemporary Dance Show: Cosmos
Aug 24, 2025
Save the Date! Auditions for our second annual contemporary dance show will be held August 24, from 2:00-4:00pm.

Location: B&C Dance Co located in Manhattan Town Center, 100 Manhattan Town Center Suite 205, Manhattan, KS 66502.
Legally Blonde the Musical
September 12 - 21, 2025
Get ready to bend and snap! Follow Elle Woods as she heads to Harvard Law in this fabulously fun, feel-good musical!

Performances: September 12-14 & 19-21

Friday & Saturday performances begin at 7:30pm.
Sunday matinees begin at 2:00pm.

Doors open 30 min before the performance begins.

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"Artini"
Oct 3, 2025
"ARTini" is the Annual Fundraiser event for the Manhattan Arts Center - A Spirited Celebration of Art and Cocktails, raising funds for MAC education programs.

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Cosmos: A Contemporary Dance Show
October 24 - 26, 2025
Building off of the success of Elements, Cosmos is our second contemporary dance show at the MAC. Join us and see dances inspired by cosmic phenomena: stars, galaxies, comets, planets, nebulas, and more!

Performances: October 24 - 26

Friday & Saturday performances begin at 7:30pm.
Sunday matinees begin at 2:00pm.

Doors open 30 min before the performance begins.

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Application Review Process

The Manhattan Arts Center’s Gallery Committee reviews the submissions sent to MAC, and selects artists for 4 to 6-week shows.

Applications are due Oct. 3, 2025, for consideration for the following calendar year.

The focus of our exhibits is local and regional artists with strong ties to the Manhattan, KS community.

Gallery Policies
Gallery Floor Plan
Gallery Application

Please be sure to read our Gallery Policies and take a look at our Gallery Floor Plan before submitting your application.

Contact the Director of Visual Arts with questions or needs about Manhattan Arts Center Exhibits and Applications to Exhibit.
studiomanager@manhattanarts.org
visualarts@manhattanarts.org
785-537-4420

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Space No. 1 - Mary Margaret SimsExhibit: August 22 - September 19, 2025

MAC Galleries are free and open to the public.Gallery hours: Tues-Fri, Noon-4:30pm (summer)