About Us

J.W. Fisher and his wife Dorothy had a vision for our community, and in 1958 that vision became the Fisher Community Center. After many fruitful years as a community icon, our beloved community center was devastated by the derecho of 2020. A new group of visionaries and community leaders committed to carrying on Bill and Dorothy’s legacy. Understanding the importance of this building and the art collection that it houses, our first donors graciously stepped in to get the restoration of the art and renovation of the building underway. Today the Marshalltown Arts & Civic Center and the Fisher Art Collection are once again on display and the Martha-Ellen Tye Playhouse is next to be renovated.

MISSION: The Marshalltown Arts and Civic Center is a hub for activity, arts, collaboration, and education. We serve as a space to showcase, connect, and convene for the enrichment of the entire Marshalltown community.

VISION: By leveraging our unique legacy and incredible assets, we provide opportunities to design experiences around arts and culture, serve our region as a centralized meeting/gathering space for business and industry, and be a thought leader driving forward conversations to improve the quality of life for our community

Marshalltown Arts & Civic Center Hours: Wednesday - Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (closed on major holidays)

Weekends or events by appointment: Please note our public-facing hours for the Fisher Art Museum are above. Group tours and private rental space can be accommodated outside of public-facing hours. Please contact us directly to assist with your request: 641-758-3005 or director@maccia.org.

Admission to the Marshalltown Arts & Civic Center including the Fisher Art Museum is free, although we appreciate donations to help sustain us. Please consider supporting us.