MAC at Home

During lockdown, we wanted to find ways to stay connected with our audiences at home. Take a look at our online resources for you to get inventive, start crafting, make music, and keep creating with MAC...

For arts & crafts lovers

Craft in Common: Online Workshops

Join artist Alinah Azadeh in a series of five free workshops and make objects together in solidarity

Start crafting at home

Exhibition Archive

Revisit some of our most popular visual arts exhibitions in our online archive

Browse our exhibition archive

Artist Interviews

Read our interviews with artists, creators and makers

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For children & families

MAC Makes Music

Free music-making activities and resources for children, families and teachers

Make some music

Out of the Deep Blue - DIY Puppets

Make your own puppets from objects around the house with our free family tutorials! Made in partnership with Autin Dance Theatre

Make your own puppets

Art-making Packs

Download our free art-making packs inspired by our past exhibitions - try photography, crafting, drawing and painting!

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For the community

Hidden Voices

Musical activities and free resources for female carers based in Birmingham

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Inclusive Groups & Events

Information about our musical opportunities and groups for children and young people - plus our upcoming online events

Find out more

Workforce Development & Training

Free online resources for music leaders, teachers and support workers to develop skills and understanding of working with children and young people in challenging circumstances

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Browse our latest news

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March update from MAC

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Short film supporting refugee and migrant women wins at BIFF

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Virtual Gallery: IWOW (I Walk On Water)

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MAC awarded lifeline of support from the Weston Culture Fund

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Out of the Deep Blue: Make Your Own Puppet @ Home - Tutorial 5

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Out of the Deep Blue: Make Your Own Puppet @ Home - Tutorial 4