Help keep the “Art-beat” strong at the MAA
Please support the Marblehead Arts Association
The Marblehead Arts Association, located in historic downtown Marblehead, features six art galleries with programs and events hosted throughout the year. The 18th century King Hooper Mansion is available for rental and offers an elegant setting for weddings, private parties, and meetings.
Here’s to the next 100 years! Your gift will help us get there.
Our Proud Accomplishments
- Presented 24 artist exhibits in the MAA’s six galleries, and year-round exhibit at the Lynch/Van Otterloo YMCA.
- Established a Youth Art Council promoting young artists.
- Awarded three scholarships to outstanding art students.
- Offered diverse programs, including Artist Talks, Studio Art Classes, Jazz Performances and Presentations.
- Re-instated the annual Fund Raising Gala bringing the membership together post Covid.
- Selected to receive several grants from the Mass Cultural Council/ MassDevelopment.
- Welcomed “Paint the Town” Exhibit as part of the Marblehead Festival of Arts.
- Showcased art from the New England Sculptor Association (NESA) offering Artist Talks from NESA members.
Our Future Plans for 2024
- Increase membership and enlarge pool of energetic volunteers.
- Expand our exhibits, programs, and community collaboration.
- Mentor future artists providing a youth art gallery.
- Promote King Hooper Mansion rentals, including our memorable King Hooper Tavern, ballroom and garden.
- Preserve our greatest asset, the King Hooper Mansion, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and an Essex National Heritage Site.
- Develop a strong network of supporters who are interested in deepening their connection to the arts.
- Refocus our organization’s development strategy restoring donor specific events such as our popular exhibit preview.
- Build an accessible first floor bathroom.
Two Ways to Donate
- 100% to our Annual Appeal
- 50% to our Annual Appeal and 50% to the King Hooper Fund
Past Financial Reviews
Gifts to the MAA Annual Appeal account for seven percent of our operating budget and help close the gap between membership fees, art sales, fundraising events and the actual cost of operating the MAA.
Every gift to the MAA is needed and appreciated. Whether you are making a first-time gift or continuing your generosity, your donation helps us continue as a vibrant, welcoming destination, where anyone can come to create, learn, and be inspired.
The MAA is a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the state of Massachusetts. Gifts to the MAA are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. All address and email information is confidential and never shared.