From March 10 to 15 the MERA Art Camp for children ages 5-12 offers a dynamic environment where young artists are encouraged to explore their unique voices through a variety of mediums and techniques. Over the course of the camp, … Read More
THE 2025 MERA AWARD OF EXCELLENCE IN FINE ARTS AND FINE CRAFTS Every two years since 2009, the MERA Schoolhouse puts out a special call to all artists living in this area. This call is to apply for the very … Read More
Meet the Artists at MERA January 26th: Timothy Booth, Barry Russell, Keith Johnson and Gloria Shoebridge MERA welcomes lovers of wood design and craftsmanship to “Wood Creations” a unique exhibit by MERA members. We invite you to the show opening … Read More
Bring us your wounded, your broken or torn, Saturday January 25: 10:00 – noon, and a volunteer will teach you how to repair the damage. Next Me.Repair is Saturday January 25th,10am to 12pm. After the success of our last Repair … Read More
James Keelaghan with David Woodhead- February 16 – Seventh Town – March 23 – Lynn Miles with Keith Glass – April 13 – The Fugitives – May 4 – Paul Marleyn and Frédéric Lacroix – May 25 – James … Read More
January 23rd to March 6th – MERA Winter Speaker Series – 7 Local Artists and Craftspeople The Speaker Series returns with a new list of 7 local artists and craftspeople who excel in their own fields. Enjoy this series of … Read More
Lantern Walk and Twelfth Night Wassail Come for a celebration of the season with a Lantern Walk and Twelfth Night Wassail party. On January 4th, meet at 6:30pm at the Highlands Country Store in McDonalds Corners and join the Lantern … Read More
Take a trip back in time on November 30th, 6:30pm to 8:00pm. MERA is situated in a historic 1860’s schoolhouse. To pay homage to the building’s history, enjoy an evening of scrumptious desserts in a historical setting lit by the … Read More
The Saturday Café at MERA is back baby! Café MERA is open during the colder months on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. MERA welcomes one and all to the MERA Schoolhouse in McDonald’s Corners for conversation, fellowship, and … Read More
The Annual MERA Christmas Fair returns this year! Please join us at the MERA Schoolhouse (974 Dalhousie Concession 9A) in McDonald’s Corners on Saturday November 16th from 9 am to 3 pm. Since 2005, MERA (McDonald’s Corners & Elphin Recreation … Read More