The Annual MERA Christmas Fair returns this year! Saturday November 8th from 9 am to 3 pm. Since 2005, MERA (McDonald’s Corners & Elphin Recreation & Arts) has hosted our[...]
This multi-artist exhibition by the MERA Art Circle is called MERA Artists. The MERA Art Circle is a welcoming group of people who meet weekly, set out the paints, brushes[...]
Amanda Rheaume has grown to be a chronicler of stories and people whose acts cascade through time and space, from the 18th century Red River Settlement to her own doorstep.[...]
MERA News
2025 Music at MERA Fall Lineup
Mark Ferguson Jazz Quartet – Sunday, September 21 My Own Private Shakespeare – Sunday, October 5 Jeffery Straker – Sunday, October 26 Amanda Rheaume – Sunday, November 9 Vinta...
Thank you, Ontario Arts Council Grant
With gratitude, Music at MERA has received an arts grant from the Ontario Arts Council – Conseil des arts de l’Ontario to support an audience development and diversity initiative....
Pottery Classes this Fall at MERA
MERA’s pottery studio is always keen to welcome new potters. The best way to join us is to enroll in our introduction to pottery class – a 6 week...
Mural of Hope - Celebrating 25 Years
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For Your Support
We thank our amazing volunteers and really appreciate our members’ goodwill, ideas and donations. These keep us going strong. We rely on donations, grants and membership fees to keep our programs and events as accessible as possible. Your continuing generous support is essential to bridge the gap between program income and operating expenses.
Thank you, Ontario Arts Council
With gratitude, Music at MERA has received an arts grant from the Ontario Arts Council – Conseil des arts de l’Ontario to support an audience development and diversity initiative.
Since the early 2010’s, MERA’s music committee has presented concerts at the schoolhouse under it’s Music at MERA Schoolhouse Series (folk/roots/jazz) and the Blue Jeans Classical banners. These concerts have provided entertainment and cultural experiences for local residents in their own community, and professional performance opportunities for both established and up-and-coming musicians from the region and far afield.
Thank you to the OAC and MPP John Jordan for supporting the arts in our community! New this fall: discounted tickets for patrons under 30! 
artsvest Ontario
For selecting us for support, guidance, tools, and sponsorship training through a combination of monthly webinars, peer-to-peer networking, and individualized mentorship sessions delivered by a diverse roster of expert mentors. Artvest Ontario is funded by the Government of Canada and the Ontario Arts Council.
Own or represent a business and would like to donate to MERA? Artvest Ontario will match your donations until November 30, 2025. What a great way to get the biggest bang for your buck!
Canada Community Services Recovery Fund
In 2024, we received a grant from the Canada Community Services Recovery Fund to help us with our technology and communications. With this grant, we have redone our website, contact management and invested in hardware and software to support and streamline our communications. MERA is also thanks the Perth and District Community Foundation for its work in administering this grant. 
Perth and District Community Foundation
MERA is very grateful to the Perth and District Community Foundation for support through their grant program. In 2023, MERA received a generous grant from the foundation
for upgrading the windows and insulation in the Weaving Studio. The Weaving Studio can now be used year-round with the added benefit of reduced heating costs for MERA.
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