MERA's Mandate is:

To encourage, develop and organize arts, cultural and recreational activities for people of all ages in order to enhance the well-being, health and connectivity of the community.

We're committed to...

• Facilitating and promoting activities and entertainment programs for adults and children which help bring this rural community together.
• Providing a facility to learn and practice skills such as weaving, pottery, textile arts, visual arts and physical fitness.
• Promoting greater access, awareness and understanding of the arts, crafts, music, and health.

MERA is a not for profit corporation incorporated by Letters Patent in the Province of Ontario and is a registered charity.

• MERA is governed by a board of volunteer directors elected from amongst its members.
• The schoolhouse building and property is owned and maintained as a community centre by the Corporation of the Township of Lanark Highlands and is leased to MERA.