MAC Community Days
MAC Community Days, generously funded by the National Lottery, focus on bringing accessible film and arts activities to the wider community, including pensioners, those with limited mobility, and individuals with sight loss. These events are a celebration of inclusivity, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage with the arts. By offering a welcoming environment and tailored activities, we aim to bring joy and connection to those who might face challenges in accessing cultural events.MAC FILM Tuesdays at 11am & 1pm
MAC WORKSHOPS 11am-12 midday
Make & Bake
Sessions 11am - Various days during school holidays
Ray Johnson Film Archive
The archive was founded and developed by Ray Johnson MBE and is housed at the Media Archive for Central England (MACE) www.macearchive.org. Alongside thousands of original archive films are many hours of complementary material generated by Ray to inform and enhance the films; interviews, relevant audio/visual materials and complete documentary video productions - several broadcast on television here and abroad.MAC FILM Tuesdays at 11am & 1pm
The Hubb Foundation
Our partnership with The Hubb Foundation is dedicated to making high-quality stage experiences accessible to those on the free school meal programme. By breaking down financial and social barriers, this collaboration ensures that children who might otherwise be unable to participate in the arts can enjoy and benefit from these enriching experiences. We believe in the power of theatre to inspire and empower, and this partnership helps extend that opportunity to all young people.During School Holidays
MAC Workshops
The MAC Half Term Workshops provide an array of performing arts activities during school breaks for children aged 6 and above. These workshops are designed to engage young minds in creative pursuits, from acting and dance to storytelling and improvisation.
Not only do these sessions offer a fun and constructive way to spend the holidays, but they also help in developing social skills, boosting self-confidence, and nurturing a love for the arts at a young age.11:30-1:30pm During School Holidays
Built It Cinema - A Creative Film Adventure
Get ready for a cinema experience with a twist! Before the film begins, every child gets to build their own mini figure to match the movie theme – and take it home as a special keepsake.
It’s a fun, hands-on way to dive into the story, spark creativity, and make movie time extra memorable!
Summer Holidays 2025
Into Film Festival
Supporting our vision of putting film at the heart of children and young people's education, the Into Film Festival is the largest youth-focused film festival in the world.
November 2025
Looking ahead towards 70 years of Mitchell Arts Centre
The Mitchell Arts Centre is celebrating 70 years with GAZE, a year-long programme inspired by Charles Austin Brooke’s vision to “gaze with confidence towards the future.” Honouring seven decades of creativity, community, and culture, the celebrations will reconnect with our founding mission to inspire ambition through the arts. Highlights include immersive audio tours, career talks to spark future dreams, family activities themed around time travel and space, and vibrant micro-festivals that bring energy, colour, and new voices to the Centre. Join us as we celebrate our past and look boldly ahead with hope, creativity, and confidence.
