saturday soiree, free creative gatherings, guild meetings & more
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MWCA ART GUILD One of the benefits of MWCA membership is inclusion in our Art Guild -- if you're a Member, you're in the Guild! Our Art Guild sponsors various events throughout the year -- art talks, how-to's, the "business of art" talks, field trips, potlucks etc. All free (unless there's an admittance fee for an outing). Guild meeting: Saturday October 7 at 3:00 HOW TO set up a booth for Craft and Christmas Shows with Jennifer Dominy Learn affordable tips from an expert for setting up and merchandising your booth! Please RSVP by emailing Juli! |
Fall Fest: City-wide event
Come delight in the sites, sounds, food and activities at Downtown Monroe's annual Fall Fest presented by Synovus Bank. Children's activities and amazing vendors will fill the streets of Downtown Monroe. Our unique retail stores will be open for the latest fall trends and gifts. Grab a bite at our food court or sit down in one of our delicious restaurants and enjoy a meal. No matter what you chose, it will be a day of fun for the entire family in beautiful downtown Monroe! Children's Costume Contest 1:00 pm. Must Register from 11:00-12:00. Registration is free. Ages 0-4, 5-9, 10-13. Prizes in 1st, 2nd & 3rd place for each age group. Pet Costume Contest 11:00 am. Registration required 10:00-10:45. $5 per entry (proceeds benefit Pound Puppies and Kittens) 1st prize will be awarded in each category, as well as Best In Show and 1st/2nd Runners-up. |
October 14 - FALL FEST, Soiree and PoP uP Shops!
Our Soirees are fun family events - drop in workshop(s) for all ages! No hassle, no pre-registration required. Drop by and see what we have going on! Browse the gallery and shop while you're here and be sure to pick up a current class & event list. Lots of relaxing fun for ALL ages!!!! Many of our artists will have pop up shops outside the center from 10am - 4pm DROP-IN from 11am - 3pm for: Pottery project: Witch's Hat with Rebecca drop in from 11 - 3, $25 per hat - fun for all ages! Also -
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Old Time Open Music Jam
Third Saturday of each month from 1 - 4 pm. You're invited to drop by and listen ... or join in and play! Free and open to the public. Old time open jam --- acoustic instruments only: fiddle, guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, bass. Be ready to join in if you'd like -- old time music only. During pleasant weather, we can jam outdoors in the sculpture garden. |
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Monroe Makers
FROM 1 - 3 - free creative gatherings! Drop-in! Free drop-in "do your own thing" and/or paint angels with Grace - from 1 - 3. All supplies provided. Bring a snack and hang out, fellowship, make new friends while you paint angels for our ART MD kits! Ages 14+ *You are welcome to bring your own projects and supplies, too, if you'd like to do your own thing.* |
save the dates!!!
TWO BIG EVENTS COMING SOON!! Save these dates and look for more info to be posted HERE!!
Mistletoe tickets go on sale in October - watch for updates.
Mistletoe tickets go on sale in October - watch for updates.
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Volunteer Orientation is held at your convenience - Email our Volunteer Coordinator, Lori Volk, to schedule a time for a brief introduction (about 45 minutes) to MWCA and ways you can help. Email Lori for more information! Our volunteer form can also be filled out online. You can find it HERE. Once we receive your form, you will be added out our VOLUNTEER NEWS email list (specifically for volunteers) and Lori will be in touch. Thank you for your interest in helping to support local arts!! |