The Mac celebrates its tenth birthday

By Julie-Ann Spence
Published 29th Apr 2022, 19:00 BST
Ray Hutchinson, Chairman MAC, Roisin McDonough, Arts Council, Anne McReynolds the MAC and Liam Hannaway Chair of the Arts CouncilRay Hutchinson, Chairman MAC, Roisin McDonough, Arts Council, Anne McReynolds the MAC and Liam Hannaway Chair of the Arts Council
Ray Hutchinson, Chairman MAC, Roisin McDonough, Arts Council, Anne McReynolds the MAC and Liam Hannaway Chair of the Arts Council
The MAC is celebrating a decade of bringing art, culture and all kinds of entertainment and debate to Belfast.

The award-winning organisation opened in April 2012 and has become a symbol of a new Belfast with over 2.3 million users and visitors, local and international, coming through the doors of the St Anne’s Square venue and now the MAC wants visitors to share their favourite MAC memory over the last decade. The first ten years of the MAC has seen shows, exhibitions and performances from some of the biggest names in arts and culture, as well as opening the door to new and emerging artists.

Chief Executive Anne McReynolds said that there have been a series of highlights over the last decade. “The MAC’s tenth birthday is a perfect time to reflect and celebrate the incredible things we’ve been able to achieve together with our amazing artistic and community partners. There have been many highlights over the years including bringing the work of globally renowned artists like Andy Warhol, David Hockney and Gilbert & George to Belfast. “We have built very strong local, national and international partnerships with outstandingly talented musicians, theatre and dance companies.

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“The MAC belongs to the people of Northern Ireland and it is gratifying that they have made the venue into a thriving social space, meeting friends and colleagues and enjoying our coffee in a safe, comfortable space.