Easing into the New Normal
As we cautiously ease restrictions, the possibilities are expanding at MERA. Click HERE for the latest news on current and upcoming activities & events.
2021 MERA Award For Excellence
Fred Fowler is the recipient of the 2021 MERA Award for Excellence in the Fine Arts and Fine Crafts, with runners up Catherine Orfald and Cheryl Straby, in recognition of their excellent work. “This was not an easy choice!”, wrote … Read More
MERA Summer Arts Camp 2021
MERA is proud to be offering Arts Camp for this upcoming summer. This of course is contingent on the provincial restrictions for children’s summer camps. That being said, we wanted to move forward hoping that indeed our plans will come … Read More
Masks and Art at MERA in May
Spring is here, and summer is coming, and MERA is optimistically planning another outdoor art show for June 26 . This is a call for entry for local artists and artisans to join the outdoor show. A special event will … Read More
Spring Workshops Planned at MERA
MERA’s Program Committee has been busy during the shutdown keeping an eye on potential workshops & activities that can happen as soon as we get the go ahead. We are very excited to announce the following events! With the uncertainty … Read More
New Spring Speaker Series Starts March 11
Brighten up your early spring on Thursday evenings by listening and watching an exciting series of talks presented by MERA. They will be shown on ZOOM, safely in your home. The talks include art in the community, hiking, writing, and … Read More
Nominations to MERA’s Board of Directors
Call for Nominations to MERA’s Board of Directors Dear members and friends of MERA. The Annual General Meeting is scheduled March 21, 2021 from 2-4 pm and will be held virtually and via telephone using Zoom. More information will be … Read More
Bereavement Connection Circle
Laurie Lynn Clark is offering a 5-week online (Zoom) program to provide opportunities for adults who are bereaved to connect, to share their experiences of loss in a supportive environment and to honour their loved ones. The structured part of … Read More
Winter Speaker Series Starts January 14
Brighten up your winter on Thursday evenings by listening and watching an exciting series of talks presented by MERA. These presentations will be shown on ZOOM, so no danger of Covid or driving on icy roads. The topics include world … Read More
2021 MERA Award of Excellence
Applications are now being accepted for the 2021 MERA Award of Excellence in Fine Arts and Fine Crafts MERA (McDonalds Corners/Elphin Recreation & Arts) recognizes that artists are essential to the vitality and well-being of the communities in which they … Read More