Middletown Arts Center Seeks Support
in the Face of Unprecedented Loss of Revenue
The Middletown Arts Center (MAC), like so many other venues,
however, that the size of your donation doesn’t matter as much as your participation.
By donating at whatever level you can afford, you will help keep
the magic of the arts alive. Every dollar counts. Brighter days are ahead.
Please show us your support and make a gift today to Back the MAC!”
To make a tax-deductible donation to support the Middletown Arts
Center and its activities, visit MAC.GivingFuel.com/back-the-mac.
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is facing an uncertain future due to the impact of the COVID-19
crisis. In a message to the community, MAC Executive Director
to raise $165,000 to cover their operating costs and continue running
its year-round calendar of programs and events that are so
popular with adults, teens and children from throughout the area.
O’Brien released the following statement:
creation: pianos, orchestras, actors rehearsing their lines, tap shoes,
singing, and the constant laughter and excited conversation of children
and adults as they pass my door on their way to one of our
quiet, and as I sit and write this, I am thinking about and praying
for our patrons, our staff, our arts partners and friends, and our
entire community impacted by this crisis. I am thinking about the
challenges we all face and wonder when and how we will be able to
“I love the Middletown Arts Center. I love the energy that
echoes through our halls, our classrooms, our gallery and our beautiful
theater. I love the laughter and music that vibrates everywhere.
More than a decade of artists, young and old, have contributed to
this space with their own special magic. It’s the magic and the power
of the arts that I am fortunate to witness each and every day. The
Middletown Arts Center is a township-owned building that is oper-
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is ‘Middletown,’ we have become so much more than a local venue,
welcoming exceptional programming and talent from across the
state and beyond, while at the same time we strive to keep our programming
community-based, serving your needs. The Middletown
Arts Center is yours.
“We are going to continue to serve our community, but we
need your help! We are extremely grateful for the support of the
township, which allows us to do this great work. We have moved
to an online platform full of interesting, entertaining and enriching
content that is constantly growing. But we are also facing an unprecedented
loss of revenue due to the current closure and anticipated
continuing restrictions. In order to rebuild our reserves and cover
our operating expenses through 2020, we need to raise $165,000
so we can continue doing the work that has made us one of Monmouth
County’s most beloved arts organizations. Will you make a
gift today to keep that vitality going? Will you ‘Back the MAC?’
“I know you care about our mission to
enhance the quality of life of area
residents by supporting and promoting
the arts. I know you care
about this beautiful, magical,
important venue. I also realize
that you are facing your
own challenges. Please know,
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