There is a first time for everything! Heidi Earnshaw and Elise Abrams-Ogg are recognized as the co-winners of the 2023 MERA Award of Excellence in Fine Art and Fine Craft. “It is a pleasure to see so many high-quality submissions … Read More
We are delighted to announce the MERA Makers Market and Café is being held on Saturdays this summer from 10 am to 2 pm. Featuring crafts, music, great food, refreshments and special events, it’s a great way to connect to … Read More
Applications are now being accepted for the 2023 MERA AWARD OF EXCELLENCE IN FINE ARTS AND FINE CRAFTS. About the MERA Award MERA (McDonalds Corners/Elphin Recreation & Arts) recognizes that artists are essential to the vitality and well-being of … Read More
The Speakers Series returns with a diverse list of 6 talks with experts in their own fields. Cozy up at home. The Speakers Series will be held over Zoom on Thursday evenings from 7:00 – 8:30 PM. Sign up, and … Read More
This series of 8 lessons with Cathy Blake will take place at MERA every Friday starting January 20, from 10am to 12pm. These classes will take place during the regular Art Circle schedule. There are still a couple of places … Read More
Meet the Artist at MERA: A bit of “Everything and Anything” in Perth Photographic Society’s November Exhibition The largest room at MERA (McDonald’s Corners and Elphin Recreation and Arts) is the original one room school, now named Dean Hall in … Read More
It is that time of year again, when we must ask all of you who value MERA’s place in the community to sign up for your 2023 MERA membership. MERA (McDonald’s Corners/Elphin Recreation & Arts) is largely a self supported … Read More
Music at MERA has stacked the deck and loaded the bases with an impressive lineup of 8 concerts this fall. Our kick off classical concert with Karen Donnelly and Frédéric Lacroix on September 11 was a great start, gorgeous, … Read More
Ed Lawrence headlines the celebration of Trees 4 Life at the MERA Schoolhouse in McDonald’s Corners throughout the month of October. The MERA Arts Circle is proud to announce that Ed Lawrence, the former CBC radio gardening guru, will be … Read More
Join in on the fun this Fall at MERA! This fall, MERA (McDonald’s Corners and Elphin Recreation and Arts) will have the Schoolhouse bustling with all sorts of activities for people of all ages. Join us at 974 Dalhousie … Read More