An evocative trip down memory lane and a fresh take on our beloved Canadian landscape. The works of Brent McGillivray and Maureen Bennett MERA’s art gallery in Dean Hall welcomes Brent McGillivray and Maureen Bennett of Times Gone By Studio … 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
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
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
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
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