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 - TBD
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 - TBD
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
Improv Workshop
Merengue Social Dance Class
Merengue Social Dance Class
Saturday
May 15
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
May 16
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
Saturday
May 15
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
May 16
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
Merengue Social Dance Class
Merengue Social Dance Class
Merengue Social Dance Class
Friday
April 10
7 p.m. - 8:15 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
MAC Tots - Paper making
Merengue Social Dance Class
MAC Tots - Paper making
Saturday
April 18
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.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
Merengue Social Dance Class
MAC Tots - Paper making
POSTPONED
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 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
Paper Making Workshop
Botanical Lino Cut Workshop
Botanical Lino Cut Workshop
Tuesday
April 28
7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Learn to make paper, and all of the incredibly creative ways you can customize your sheets! Blend different colors, add textures, and much more!
This class is great for all ages.
Instructor: Kadijiha Jones
$10/student
Botanical Lino Cut Workshop
Botanical Lino Cut Workshop
Botanical Lino Cut Workshop
Saturday
April 25
12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Students will turn a favorite photo into a hand-carved linoleum printing block, and then learn to ink and print their artworks.
Instructor: Evan Clough
$60/student
Creative Copycat Club
Botanical Lino Cut Workshop
Visible Mending Workshop
Saturdays
Feb 21, Mar 28, May 2
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Creative Copycat Club: In this monthly art class series, students will experiment with various creative techniques and art styles by imitating notable artists from the past. Open to ages 5 and up.
Feb: Kandinsky & Synesthesia: Seeing Sounds, Hearing Colors
March: Louise Nevelson Sculpt
Saturdays
Feb 21, Mar 28, May 2
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Creative Copycat Club: In this monthly art class series, students will experiment with various creative techniques and art styles by imitating notable artists from the past. Open to ages 5 and up.
Feb: Kandinsky & Synesthesia: Seeing Sounds, Hearing Colors
March: Louise Nevelson Sculptures: Found Object Dreamscapes
April: Walter Wick's I Spy: Photographic Riddles
Instructor: Kendra Mattot
$15/student
Visible Mending Workshop
Botanical Lino Cut Workshop
Visible Mending Workshop
Thursday
April 29
6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Learn to turn a hole in a garment into a work of art, and recapitalize an item of clothing.
Instructor: Becks Lipshultz
$30/student
Multi Session Courses
Floral Still-Life Acrylic Course
Floral Still-Life Acrylic Course
Floral Still-Life Acrylic Course
Mondays
April 27 and May 4
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
Mondays
April 27 and May 4
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
Darkroom Print Making
Floral Still-Life Acrylic Course
Floral Still-Life Acrylic Course
Tuesdays
March 24 and 31
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Wanting to learn some retro photography skills? Take our black and white darkroom crash course!
The first component of this course is film development. This is a one-hour class.
The second component of this course is print development.
Take film, prints or both! Includes time in our darkroom ou
Tuesdays
March 24 and 31
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Wanting to learn some retro photography skills? Take our black and white darkroom crash course!
The first component of this course is film development. This is a one-hour class.
The second component of this course is print development.
Take film, prints or both! Includes time in our darkroom outside of class.
Instructor: Dan Friend
$130/student
We require a minimum of 2 students to run this course.
MAC FOLK Program
Floral Still-Life Acrylic Course
MAC FOLK Program
Wednesdays
January 28 - April 15
4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
(We are postponing one week due to weather, and will run the program one additional week into April)
Join us for the MAC FOLK (Fostering Old-time Learning for Kids) program this spring! This is an 12 week session for youth grades 4-12. Students may bring their fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin
Wednesdays
January 28 - April 15
4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
(We are postponing one week due to weather, and will run the program one additional week into April)
Join us for the MAC FOLK (Fostering Old-time Learning for Kids) program this spring! This is an 12 week session for youth grades 4-12. Students may bring their fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, bass or dulcimer - or borrow one of our instruments to learn on for the semester!
Each 1.5 hour class will start out with technique/sectionals, then students will break into groups by skill level to make mini-string bands. Instruction will be supplemented by cultural sessions such as square dance lessons and guest artists. All experience levels are welcome!
Instructors: Jacob Lambert, Jeanne Sutton
$200/student
Flute Choir
Floral Still-Life Acrylic Course
MAC FOLK Program
Select Wednesdays
February 11 - June 3
6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
The Community Flute Choir class is designed to bring flute players across Morgantown together to make music and learn in a collaborative setting. Open to flutists of all ages and playing levels – with at least two (2) years of playing experience– this weekly ensemble aims to n
Select Wednesdays
February 11 - June 3
6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
The Community Flute Choir class is designed to bring flute players across Morgantown together to make music and learn in a collaborative setting. Open to flutists of all ages and playing levels – with at least two (2) years of playing experience– this weekly ensemble aims to nurture your love for the flute and explore creative ways to connect with the instrument.
Instructors: Eftihia Arkoudis
$150/student
We require a minimum of 4 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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