Effective immediately, the galleries of the Box Factory for the Arts will be closed to the public while preparations are underway for the installation of the Michiana Annual Arts Competition (MAAC in the Box). Offices and studios in the building will remain open and classes and workshops will continue as scheduled. The galleries will re-open to the public on May 13 with new summer hours of Wednesdays-Sundays from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. with extended hours until 7 p.m. on Thursdays. The opening reception and awards ceremony for the annual MAAC in the Box exhibits will be from 5:30 – 7 p.m. on May 13.