MA/FDAC was started in Dublin NH during 1995 when a small group of artists organized an art tour in tribute to the rich art history of the Monadnock region. Artist from each town surrounding Dublin were invited to participate in this tour that took place during Columbus Day. Since then, the MA/FDAC has gown to several hundred members and has conducted an art tour each Columbus Day weekend which has become the largest open studio tour in New Hampshire.