Classes and Events
Take a class or Join us at upcoming shows, concerts and performances throughout the year!
Enjoy special events, create something new or hone your skills at our year-round adult and children's classes. We offer private lessons, too!
If you're interested in taking a class that isn't on the schedule, email us at info@monartscenter.com and we will try to set it up! If you are interested in teaching a class, please fill out this form, and email us (we don't always monitor form submissions).
We strive to make arts accessible for all - once we reach the minimum of students needed to run a class, we offer scholarships. Email info@monartscenter.com if you are interested in receiving a scholarship.
Get involved!
Want to get connect with the community through the arts? Become a MAC volunteer! We have a range of needs, from attending our front desk (bring a book or project to work on), event assistance, tidying and organizing, and larger projects. We need volunteers on regular schedules and on once-in-a-while basis. If you are interested in learning more and getting involve, shoot us an email (info@monartscenter.com).
Upcoming Events
Morgantown Crankie Festival
Morgantown Crankie Festival
Morgantown Crankie Festival
May 30 and 31, 2026
The Morgantown Crankie Festival is a two-day celebration of storytelling, music, and handmade art, centered on the tradition of crankies which are hand-cranked moving panoramas that bring stories to life through image, song, and spoken word.
This inaugural festival brings together over 20 artists from across West Virginia and beyond for a series of performances. Each performance features a different lineup of short crankie works, pairing visual art with live music, poetry, and storytelling. No two shows are exactly the same.
At its heart, the Morgantown Crankie Festival is about bringing people together, sharing stories, making things by hand, and creating space for connection across art forms and communities.
Performance Schedule
Saturday, May 30 at 7 PM
Sunday, May 31 at 4 PM
Sunday, May 31 at 7 PM
Tickets
Suggested donation: $10-25 (no one turned away for lack of funds), cash or card accepted at the door.
Brown Bag Concert Series
Morgantown Crankie Festival
Morgantown Crankie Festival
Our new Brown Bag Concert Series is a high-quality live performance on the first Wednesday of the month. Bring your lunch, and enjoy this free 45 minute concert.
January 7 - MSO Sax Quartet
January 21 - Bridge Bassoon Duo
February 4 - Annick Odom
February 18 - Sandra Groce on viola and Pegeen Eslami on piano
March 4 - The Graduate Wind Quintet
March 18 - Isaac Viars and Seth Maynard, jazz duo
April 1 - Duncan Lorimer
April 15 - Mary Linscheid
May 6 - Matt Goff (Saxophone) and David Ruckle (pianist)
May 20 - Becks Lipshultz
June 3 - Albert Houde
June 17 - Sterling and Strings
July - TBD
This project is supported with financial assistance from the West Virginia Department of Tourism and the National Endowment for the Arts, with approval of the West Virginia Commission on the Arts.
MAC Literary Nights
Morgantown Crankie Festival
MAC Literary Nights
We are bringing back MAC Literary Nights! On the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. we welcome a guest author to read their works, followed up a literary open mic - bring your essays, poetry, or other writings to share!
January - Jim Williams
February - Joshua S Robinson
March - Renée K. Nicholson
April - Carol Denney
May - No Literary Night this month!
June - Tucker Riggleman
Sabor LatinoH
First Friday for the Arts
MAC Literary Nights
Join us for a fun concert and dance, with music by Sabor LatinoH - a Carribean Latin dance band. During the concert we will have a quick merengue lesson, so you can light up the dance floor to this groovy music.
May 23, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Tickets are $5 for students, $7 for general public in advance and $10 at the door.
First Friday for the Arts
First Friday for the Arts
First Friday for the Arts
Join us on the First Friday of each month for two new gallery openings! Check our social media for addition activities during First Fridays! Stop by to grab a map and info about other participating locations!
Morgantown Swing
First Friday for the Arts
First Friday for the Arts
Come on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. for a guided swing dance party for all levels with Morgantown Swing. No partner needed, no previous experience required.
Entry by donation.
Single Session Workshops
Book illustration, crankies and the imagination
Book illustration, crankies and the imagination
Book illustration, crankies and the imagination
Thursday
May 28
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
A workshop to show how the art of book illustration can help making crankies. During the workshop we will make an illustrated book and see how it can be turned into a mini crankie and scroll. Peter is a book illustrator, writer, crankie maker, folklorist and storyteller who wrote The Moon-eyed People,
Thursday
May 28
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
A workshop to show how the art of book illustration can help making crankies. During the workshop we will make an illustrated book and see how it can be turned into a mini crankie and scroll. Peter is a book illustrator, writer, crankie maker, folklorist and storyteller who wrote The Moon-eyed People, the stories of the Welsh in Appalachia in 2019.
This class is great for all ages.
Instructor: Peter Stevenson
$30/student
Paper Cut Workshop
Book illustration, crankies and the imagination
Book illustration, crankies and the imagination
Saturday
May 30
12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
In this workshop, renowned papercut artist and crankie pioneer Katherine Fahey will speak about the history of paper cutting, provide each student with a template and the materials they need, and guide the group in making one of their own papercut pieces.
Instructor: Katherine Fahey
$35/student
MAC Tots - Paper making
Book illustration, crankies and the imagination
MAC Tots - Paper making
Friday
June 5
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Come make handmade paper and great memories with your little one! It's never too soon to start sparking creativity.
The best part? A fun art project, and you don't have to clean up the mess!
Instructor: Kadijiha Jones
$10/adult+child
FREE Kids Art Class
Book illustration, crankies and the imagination
MAC Tots - Paper making
Saturday
June 13
12:30 m.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a FREE kids art class!
This class is geared towards youth ages 8-11, and will inspire and encourage creativity in drawing and painting.
Instructor: Jessica Pugh
FREE
Please email info@monartscenter.com to register
All-Abilities Dance Class
Merengue Social Dance Class
All-Abilities Dance Class
Friday
June 19
1:30 p.m. - 2p.m.
An adult dance class open to ALL people- with and without disabilities. No experience necessary and ALL are welcome. There are no wrong choices in this class and we place emphasis on exploring the dancers' unique movement possibilities.
Instructor: Megan Colaianni
$20/student (scholarships available!)
Ikebana Workshop
Merengue Social Dance Class
All-Abilities Dance Class
Saturday
June 20
11 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.
In this series of classes, students learn the art and theory of Japanese flower arranging, creating scenes inspired by landscapes.
Instructor: Motoko Hattori
$30/student + one time tool fees
Merengue Social Dance Class
Merengue Social Dance Class
Merengue Social Dance Class
Thursday
June 25
6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Learn some new moves! This is a great chance to learn some social dance moves which you can bring out at the next Latin music concert you attend!
Instructor: Bill Duff
$10/student
Improv Workshop
Merengue Social Dance Class
Merengue Social Dance Class
Friday
June 26
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday
June 27
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
On Friday, we will explore short-form improv improvised games and on Saturday we will jump into long form improv fun. Our classes are designed to be a supportive, judgement-free space where you can laugh, meet new people, and build confidence at your own pace.
Both of these
Friday
June 26
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday
June 27
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
On Friday, we will explore short-form improv improvised games and on Saturday we will jump into long form improv fun. Our classes are designed to be a supportive, judgement-free space where you can laugh, meet new people, and build confidence at your own pace.
Both of these classes are guaranteed to get you out of your comfort zone and into a place of hilarity while ensuring you leave with new friendships and connections!
Instructor: Kunal Mahajan
$25/student per class
$40/student for both classes
Watercolor Workshop
Watercolor Workshop
Watercolor Workshop
Monday
June 29
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Learn to work with watercolor paint. This class is ideal for beginners and intermediate students. Participants will learn a variety of watercolor techniques, and work on a project to practice new skills.
Instructor: Alex Gaujot
$25/student
Multi Session Courses
Paint a Portrait Course
Paint a Portrait Course
Paint a Portrait Course
Mondays
June 8 and 16
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Beginning and intermediate art class for all levels and experiences. Participants will learn acrylics painting techniques. They can bring a photo or use a digital image on their cell phone to paint the portrait of their pet. The instructor will work individually and with the group during this two s
Mondays
June 8 and 16
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Beginning and intermediate art class for all levels and experiences. Participants will learn acrylics painting techniques. They can bring a photo or use a digital image on their cell phone to paint the portrait of their pet. The instructor will work individually and with the group during this two sessions art class.
Instructors: Alexandria Gaujot
$40/student
35mm Photo Course
Paint a Portrait Course
Paint a Portrait Course
Tuesdays & Thursdays
June 9, 11, 16 and 18
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
In this course you'll step back in time, and learn to shoot, develop and enlarge 35mm black and white film.
During the first class participants will shoot a roll of film.
During the second class, participants will develop their roll of film (students may bring additional
Tuesdays & Thursdays
June 9, 11, 16 and 18
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
In this course you'll step back in time, and learn to shoot, develop and enlarge 35mm black and white film.
During the first class participants will shoot a roll of film.
During the second class, participants will develop their roll of film (students may bring additional already exposed rolls to develop multiple rolls at once).
During the third and fourth classes, students will enlarge their negatives into black and white prints.
Tuition includes an additional session (without instruction) in the darkroom.
Instructor: Dan Friend
$260/student
We require a minimum of 2 students to run this course.
Lino Cut Course
Paint a Portrait Course
Lino Cut Course
Thursdays
June 11, 18 and 25
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Learn to carve linoleum and print in this three week course, with a floral and neuvo patterns.
We will start with designing a print and transferring it to the lino block, then move on to carving and printing.
To finish this course we will make a community artwork using all the students' blocks,
Thursdays
June 11, 18 and 25
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Learn to carve linoleum and print in this three week course, with a floral and neuvo patterns.
We will start with designing a print and transferring it to the lino block, then move on to carving and printing.
To finish this course we will make a community artwork using all the students' blocks, in addition to individual prints.
All supplies are included!
Instructor: Evan Clough
$130/student
We require a minimum of 3 students to run this course.
Refund policy and Waiver
Wondering happens if a class gets canceled, or your schedule changes?
Monongalia Arts Center
107 High Street, P.O. Box 239, Morgantown, West Virginia 26507, United States
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