Help sustain our programming - by attending our party!
MAC Bootleggers Ball, a lively evening on August 23 in our historic building will feature the Swingside Jazz Band, swing dancing, hands-on arts activities, outdoor garden party (weather permitting), games, silent auction, raffles, a selfie station, bites, and cash bars with wine, prohibition era cocktails, and beer. We can neither confirm now deny whether there will be a speakeasy in the basement of our building.
All proceeds support MAC programming and operations!
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!
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) or come to one of our upcoming volunteer recruitment events:
Thursday, May 15 at 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 31 at 11 a.m.
Upcoming Events
MAC Literary Nights
First Friday for the Arts
First Friday for the Arts
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!
April - James Cole
May - Lori D'Angelo
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!
Brown Bag Concert Series
First Friday for the Arts
Brown Bag Concert Series
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.
Morgantown Swing
Red Eye Comedy Fest
Brown Bag Concert Series
We are so excited to welcome back the Morgantown Swing dancers! Come on Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m. for a lesson and dance session! Tickets available at the door.
Revive Yoga
Red Eye Comedy Fest
Red Eye Comedy Fest
Unplug from the week and tap into your inner strength with a power yoga series led by Rebecca Riley. Give yourself time to recharge and be amazed at how good your weekend feels.
Come as you are. No priory yoga experience necessary.
$15 at the door - cash or card.
Red Eye Comedy Fest
Red Eye Comedy Fest
Red Eye Comedy Fest
Red Eye Comedy Fest presents Brittany Carney
Join us for a night of laughter with the talented Brittany Carney! Get ready for some hilarious stand-up comedy that will have you in stitches. This event is in person, so grab your friends and head on over to the venue for a night you won't forget. Brittany is known for her wit and charm, so be prepared for a night of non-stop laughter. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to see one of the rising stars in the comedy world!
Weekly and Monthly Classes
Acrylics
Meet the Masters Mondays
Monthly Watercolor
Mondays
First Monday of the month
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Join us for a weekly acrylic class (last Monday of each month we will switch to watercolor). Each week, you'll improve your skills, have fun creating art and dive into a different project. Supplies are provided.
Instructor: Alex Gaujot
We require a minimum of 4 students for each class.
$25/student
Monthly Watercolor
Meet the Masters Mondays
Monthly Watercolor
Mondays
Last Monday of the month
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Join us for a month watercolor class, on the last Monday of each month (moved to the first Monday of September). Each class, you'll improve your skills, have fun creating art and dive into a different project. Supplies are provided.
Instructor: Alex Gaujot
We require a minimum of 4 students for each class.
$25/student
Meet the Masters Mondays
Meet the Masters Mondays
Meet the Masters Mondays
Monday
April 14
4:30-5:30 p.m.
This is a monthly class on the classics! Each lesson will explore a new artist, their style and subject matter. From portraits, still-lifes, landscapes and abstracts, students will experience creating like the famous artists from history. Together we will explore a variety of materials and techniques as we d
Monday
April 14
4:30-5:30 p.m.
This is a monthly class on the classics! Each lesson will explore a new artist, their style and subject matter. From portraits, still-lifes, landscapes and abstracts, students will experience creating like the famous artists from history. Together we will explore a variety of materials and techniques as we dive into the right world of art history.
Best for ages 6-11.
Instructor: Amanda Garvin
We require a minimum of 5 students for this class.
$12/student
Spring Watercolor
Meet the Masters Mondays
Meet the Masters Mondays
Tuesdays
April 14, 21, 28
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Young artist will grow their drawing and painting skills in these classes through new botanical themed projects each week.
This class is best for ages 8-14
Instructor: James Pfaff
We require a minimum of 6 students for this class.
$15/class
Workshops
Charcoal Drawing
Relief Carving Workshop - Botanical Prints
Relief Carving Workshop - Botanical Prints
Mondays
May 12 & 19
5:30 p.m.
Learn to draw and shade with charcoal on paper. Students will each start with a pre-drawn pencil sketch of a figure, so they can focus on learning the medium.
Instructor: Alexandria Gaujot
We require a minimum of 4 students for this class.
$40/student
Relief Carving Workshop - Botanical Prints
Relief Carving Workshop - Botanical Prints
Relief Carving Workshop - Botanical Prints
Saturday
March 24
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
This workshop will focus on carving small linoleum squares and making 5-inch botanical prints to celebrate spring! Bring a botanical design that inspires you or find a print to trace in the new MAC Art Library. We will explore ways to take your image or tracing and make it transferable to a print medium. W
Saturday
March 24
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
This workshop will focus on carving small linoleum squares and making 5-inch botanical prints to celebrate spring! Bring a botanical design that inspires you or find a print to trace in the new MAC Art Library. We will explore ways to take your image or tracing and make it transferable to a print medium. We will also explore simple methods to make multi color prints by hand.
Best for ages 12 and up.
Instructor: Evan Clough
We require a minimum of 5 students for this class.
$40/student
Ikebana
Relief Carving Workshop - Botanical Prints
Paper Making Workshop
Saturday
May 17
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Learn the art of Japanese flower arranging and create a beautiful landscape inspired design in this class.
$30/student (plus one-time tool fee)
Paper Making Workshop
All Abilities Dance Class
Paper Making Workshop
Thursday
May 29
12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Take an afternoon art break, and come make some paper! Sneak away on your lunch break, bring your little kiddos, or homeschoolers of any age and try your hand at this fun and creative process.
All ages!!
Instructor: Kadijiha Jones
FREE! Please email info@monartscenter.com to register
All Abilities Dance Class
All Abilities Dance Class
All Abilities Dance Class
POSTPONED
An adult dance class open to ALL people— with and without disabilities. No experience necessary and ALL are welcome.
Best for ages 18 and up.
Instructor: Megan Colaianni
$10-$20/student
Courses
Studio Acrylics
Stories of a Life-Time
Studio Acrylics
Mondays
March 17 & 24
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
During the two one-hour lessons period, students will create a portrait on canvas. Our instructor will assist students during the studio sessions. Students will work on one still life from start to completion during the course.
Instructor: Alex Gaujot
We require a minimum of 4 students to run this class.
$40/student
Flute Choir
Stories of a Life-Time
Studio Acrylics
March 12 - April 30
Wednesdays 6:45 - 8 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 lov
March 12 - April 30
Wednesdays 6:45 - 8 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.
Instructor:
Dr. Eftihia Arkoudis
$155/student
We require a minimum of 4 students to run this course.
Oil Painting
Stories of a Life-Time
Stories of a Life-Time
April 8-29
Tuesdays 6 - 8 p.m.
This class is a space to encourage confidence with oil painting. It will teach students how to use this medium and practice new skills. Alongside learning it will allow for experimenting and play. Students will combine oil painting practices with a focus on spontaneity, expression, and color.
Instructor:
El
April 8-29
Tuesdays 6 - 8 p.m.
This class is a space to encourage confidence with oil painting. It will teach students how to use this medium and practice new skills. Alongside learning it will allow for experimenting and play. Students will combine oil painting practices with a focus on spontaneity, expression, and color.
Instructor:
Elizabeth Hannah
$140/student
We require a minimum of 4 students to run this course.
Stories of a Life-Time
Stories of a Life-Time
Stories of a Life-Time
Thursdays
for 8 weeks, starting
February 27
2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Discover the art of creative writing by immersing yourself in the rich musical heritage of West Virginia. In this engaging class for older adults, we’ll use music as a gateway to storytelling, drawing inspiration from the region’s wide-ranging sounds—from the haunting strains o
Thursdays
for 8 weeks, starting
February 27
2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Discover the art of creative writing by immersing yourself in the rich musical heritage of West Virginia. In this engaging class for older adults, we’ll use music as a gateway to storytelling, drawing inspiration from the region’s wide-ranging sounds—from the haunting strains of Appalachian ballads and the driving rhythms of bluegrass to the raw energy of punk rock and the anthems of classic rock.
Stories collected will be included in a final interactive installation celebration.
Instructor: Jennie Smith and Stewart Williams
$40/student (sliding scale available)
JAM at the MAC!
Faces of History: Art Portraits with a Twist
Faces of History: Art Portraits with a Twist
January 22 - May 28
Wednesdays 4:30 - 6:30
We are partnering with Arthurdale Heritage Inc and JAM Inc to offer an Appalachian music program for youth grades 4-8. We are offering group lessons in banjo, guitar, and fiddle, plus an enrichment portion with guest musicians and other artists.
Instructors:
Fiddle: Jeannie Sutton
January 22 - May 28
Wednesdays 4:30 - 6:30
We are partnering with Arthurdale Heritage Inc and JAM Inc to offer an Appalachian music program for youth grades 4-8. We are offering group lessons in banjo, guitar, and fiddle, plus an enrichment portion with guest musicians and other artists.
Instructors:
Fiddle: Jeannie Sutton
Guitar: Paul Young
3-finger Banjo: Tom D’Avello
$270/semester (sliding scale available)
Faces of History: Art Portraits with a Twist
Faces of History: Art Portraits with a Twist
Faces of History: Art Portraits with a Twist
POSTPONED!
New date coming soon.
Students will delve into the faces of art. Each project will introduce master artists such as Picasso and Matisse using their work as a starting place for creating various types of portraits. We will draw, collage, paint and sculpt our way through history.
This class is best for ages 7-11
Instructor: Shalya Marsh
$90/student
Bookbinding: The Coptic Stitch
Faces of History: Art Portraits with a Twist
Bookbinding: The Coptic Stitch
POSTPONED!
New date coming soon.
In this course students will make a multiple signature hardcover book from start to finish. You will learn how to make cloth covers, fold pages, sew the book, and connect them together to make a beautiful binding. In addition to coming away with a finished book made by hand, students will also be introd
POSTPONED!
New date coming soon.
In this course students will make a multiple signature hardcover book from start to finish. You will learn how to make cloth covers, fold pages, sew the book, and connect them together to make a beautiful binding. In addition to coming away with a finished book made by hand, students will also be introduced to the tools and terms of bookbinding. This class introduces students to the Coptic stitch, one of the earliest structures in book binding.
This class is best for adults.
Instructor: Shalya Marsh
$95/student
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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