The MAC offers the opportunity for local and touring artists (including visual and performing artists) to develop, teach and present their work to audiences.
The centre includes a performance space, a gallery, and gallery shop, and a programming space.
In 2020 The MAC received Regional Development Victoria funding, seeded by the Surf Coast Shire, to repurpose the old Sports and Rec Centre at 77 Beach Road, Torquay, into an arts centre, a facility desperately needed by our highly creative community.
At The MAC, Performing Arts Management is provided by Torquay Theatre Troupe Inc. and Visual Arts Management is provided by Surf Coast Art Space Inc.’
George’s geological career has taken him to many parts of the globe working with a variety of cultures. Now semi-retired on the Surf Coast, he has used his business experiences to the art space project since 2014. He has experienced restoring community theatres overseas and has provided supporting roles behind the scenes including much broad-brush set painting. He looks forward to spending more time in his home studio with smaller brushes. George is interested in landscapes from many aspects including environmental, artistically and geologically.
Passionate and community focused I am supported with qualifications in Mechanical Engineering (assoc degree) and Accounting(Degree) Having a current position as Treasurer for Anglesea Art House and now as a member of the MAC Board, I look forward to the positive contribution in supporting Arts on the Surfcoast.
Trina Butko originated from Perth, WA, and has recently relocated to Torquay, VIC. For over 10 years, Trina was involved in the development and management of economic, social, and environmental strategies and initiatives from Australian regional towns to international cities. Trina has built arts organisations, assisted in the redevelopment of cities, supported businesses, and developed community and economic projects. Additionally, Trina has managed large-scale festivals and events. Trina has worked as a business consultant for the past 9 years, assisting her clients in the conceptual development and management of their businesses.
Glen Barton brings his experience as a performer, visual artist and musician to the board of the MAC. Glen has also been a long time passionate advocate for the arts on the Surf Coast, and was engaged in the development of an original proposal to Surf Coast Shire in 2014 about the potential for the current space to house a thriving arts hub and a place to encourage community engagement in creative activities.