News & Updates

Celebrating 25 Years of the K-12 Student Art Show This year marks an incredible milestone for the Mineral Area Council on the Arts (MACOA): the 25th anniversary of the K-12 Student Art Show! For a quarter of a century, this beloved event has highlighted the remarkable creativity and artistic achievements...

Learn the Art of Safe Stage Combat with Kevin Bohnenkamp at MACOA Workshop Aspiring actors, theatre enthusiasts, and performers of all levels are invited to participate in an exciting Stage Combat Workshop, hosted by the Mineral Area Council on the Arts (MACOA) at the MAC Fine Arts Theatre. This two-hour workshop, led...

MACOA Announces the Future Artists Fund to Support Local School Arts Programs The Mineral Area Council on the Arts (MACOA) is proud to introduce the Future Artists Fund, a brand-new scholarship initiative designed to support the fine arts in local schools. This fund will provide $1,500 in total awards, with $500 allocated...

Pose and Practice  MACOA and MAC Art Department Present “Pose & Practice” – A Live Figure Drawing Session Calling all artists! The Mineral Area Council on the Arts (MACOA) and the MAC Art Department are teaming up to bring you the first Pose & Practice, an exclusive live figure drawing session. Whether...

The 5th Annual MACOA Creative Writing Contest is Here! Calling all storytellers, poets, and wordsmiths—it’s time to put pen to paper, or in this case, fingers to keys, and bring your creativity to life! Mineral Area Council on the Arts (MACOA) is thrilled to announce the return of our annual Creative Writing Contest,...

2025 Banner Contest Celebrates 11 Years of Creativity Theme: “When I Grow Up!” Mineral Area Council on the Arts (MACOA) is thrilled to announce the 11th Annual Banner Contest, an exciting opportunity for K-12 students from Arcadia Valley, Bismarck, Bonne Terre, Caledonia, Desloge, Farmington, Frankclay, Fredericktown,...

Date: March 8, 2024 Time: 2:00 PM Location: Farmington Centene Center Mineral Area Council on the Arts (MACOA) is thrilled to partner with the City of Farmington to welcome back TheaterWorksUSA with their spectacular production of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! This lively and hilarious adaptation of...

Date: February 8, 2024 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Mineral Area College Fine Arts Theatre Mineral Area Council on the Arts is excited to welcome The Punches Family, a talented bluegrass gospel group hailing from Fredericktown, Missouri, for an evening of music and inspiration on Saturday, February 8th, at 7:00 PM. The Punches...

An Intimate Evening with Brett Pruneau   Mineral Area Council on the Arts Presents: An Intimate Evening with Brett Pruneau Farmington, MO – Mineral Area Council on the Arts (MACOA) is excited to announce a special evening of music with Brett Pruneau, a vocal powerhouse from Bonne Terre, Missouri, in a concert like...

The Most Spectacular TV Theme Song Concert in the History of the Universe! With over 22 years of the Baby Boomer Reunion Concert and 12 years of the History of Country Music under his belt, the creator/director of those musical institutions (and local crackpot), Dr. Kevin White is bringing something different to our...

Calling all fans of the golden oldies! Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, memories, and pure entertainment as Let’s Hang On!, America’s #1 Frankie Valli Tribute Band, takes the stage at the Farmington Centene Center on October 5th, 2024, at 7:00 PM. This high-energy tribute band is dedicated to bringing back...