MACCS was created by a group of visionaries who share a passion for the media arts. Once the mutual passion was established, they combined their talents to organize a school focused on teaching media arts, characterized by ethics and responsibility, to Albuquerque youth.
The MACCS founders are April Adams, Janet Bridgers, Allen Cooper, Zack Freeman, Marvin Gladstone, Patti Gladstone, Colleen Gorman, Steve Ranieri, Mike Trujillo.
| Patti Gladstone, President | Maria Santelli, Vice President |
| Steve Ranieri, Secretary | Colleen Gorman, Treasurer |
| John Dunphy, Building Chair | Stephen A. Eiland |
| Ted Cloak | Malinda Menke |
| Mike Trujillo | Benito Aragon |
| Gina Yaker |
| Glenna Voigt |
| Patrick Kelly |
| Frank Zuniga, Chair of the Advisory Board |
| Hildegard Adams |
| Anthony Conforti |
| Art Silva |