Aug
10
1:00 PM13:00
Oct
12
1:00 PM13:00
Asian Travels: works by Ron Howard
A solo exhibition of the works of Ron Howard, longtime MRAC member and former president of the Board of Directors. Ron’s photographs document his travels through Asia.
Nov
9
1:00 PM13:00
Ekphrastic Show Opening
Ekphrasis is a literary device that describes a visual work of art, either real or imagined. It involves a vivid, often dramatic, verbal description, and can be used in poetry or other literary forms. The term comes from the Greek "ek phrasis," meaning "out" and "speak," respectively.
Join us for this unique collaboration between the artist and writer members of the Manayunk-Roxborough Art Center.
Refreshments provided.
Dec
14
1:00 PM13:00
David R. Hunt Memorial Members' Show
This annual event asks our members to bring out their best work. Details TBA.
Jul
19
3:00 PM15:00
"Grease in the Grass" - Music and Art Fest
An arts and music festival for everyone! Live music, vendors, make & take workshops, a raffle and more. Come out and support local artists at MRAC!
Doors open at 3, music begins at 4.
Jul
13
1:00 PM13:00
Members and Friends Show
Join us for a very special exhibit dedicated to the connections formed by members at MRAC. Friends of members will be invited to exhibit their work in our gallery on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Refreshments provided.
Jun
1
3:00 PM15:00
Schuylkill Valley Journal Launch Event
Join us for art, refreshments, and poetry as MRAC partners with the Schuylkill Valley Journal to launch the latest volume of this acclaimed literary journal.
Free to the public.
Jun
1
12:00 PM12:00
The Art of Susan G. Wilson - Exhibit
Join us as we celebrate the contemporary collage of Susan G. Wilson, MRAC artist member, and featured artist of the Schuylkill Valley Journal.
Susan’s works are vibrant, layered, and a reflection of her connection with landscape and design.
May
16
6:00 PM18:00
Come as You Are Yoga Class
Come as you are for some yoga and camaraderie. Free to members - non-members $10 at the door.
Refreshments to follow.
May
15
10:00 AM10:00
Portrait Exhibition
A showing of work produced by the portrait painters of MRAC. 1 - 4, refreshments provided.
May
12
7:00 PM19:00
Members' Meeting
brainstorm, voice ideas & concerns, learn what’s happening , participate !!
May
4
1:00 PM13:00
May
1
5:00 PM17:00
Last Day to Deliver work for May 4th Members' Show
Please deliver your work no later than 6 p.m. Include two labels stating title, medium, and price of the piece.
May
1
6:00 AM06:00
The evolving gallery: please drop off work by 6pm, Thursday- May 1.
Have something you’d like to see in the gallery setting? Member work drop off by 6pm. Ready for hanging or setting, please. Include two info tags with title, artist name, media, price. Fresh eyes while setting up are most welcome.
Apr
14
7:00 PM19:00
Members' Meeting
brainstorm, voice ideas & concerns, learn what’s happening , participate !!
Apr
13
1:00 PM13:00
Book Arts Exhibition
Following a planning and proposing meeting on Jan 18— this is the MRAC Members Book Arts Exhibition !!!
Stop in Sunday, April 13, or please contact us to make a viewing appointment.
Apr
10
6:00 AM06:00
have work at center for "Book Arts" show
please include two labels with work title, artist name, media, & price
Apr
6
1:00 PM13:00
Mar
20
4:08 PM16:08
Equinox Activities (!!!)
Food, conversation, sharing of expression,
Science, Math, Dance, Poetry, Artism
We will examine the concept of power, as we are moved to do so. Please bring visual art, abstract concept, or other expression related to the idea of power.
Power equals Current times Volts
Mary Parker Follett: Power Over vs Power With
The Sun produces approximately 3.8 x 10^26 watts of power, meaning it releases this amount of energy every second; this is often referred to as the Sun's luminosity.
Mar
18
6:00 PM18:00
On Book Arts
Sean O’Neill plans to work on projects for our book arts show at the art center Friday evening the 14th, and again Tuesday evening the 18th.
Did someone say 32.5”x41” sheet folded into 16 page booklet??
Mar
15
12:30 PM12:30
Voices From Our Community: Women's Poetry
Women from our community sharing their writing.
please send us 1 to 3 examples of ‘poetry size objects’ as soon as you can
we will curate this work as it arrives and reply to you
secretary@mrartcenter.org
We would like to showcase submitted poetry and follow this with an open mic session and conversation.
On behalf of Alma Sojourner Wynne and all writers in our community.
Mar
14
6:00 PM18:00
On Book Arts
Sean O’Neill plans to work on projects for our book arts show at the art center Friday evening the 14th, and again Tuesday evening the 18th.
Did someone say 32.5”x41” sheet folded into 16 page booklet??
Mar
10
7:00 PM19:00
Members' Meeting
brainstorm, voice ideas & concerns, learn what’s happening , participate !!
Mar
9
1:00 PM13:00
Mar
3
to Mar 6
The evolving gallery: please drop off work by 6pm, Thursday.
Have something you’d like to see in the gallery setting? Member work drop off by 6pm. Ready for hanging or setting, please. Include two info tags with title, artist name, media, price. Fresh eyes while setting up are most welcome.
Feb
10
7:00 PM19:00
Members' Meeting
brainstorm, voice ideas & concerns, learn what’s happening , participate !!
Feb
9
1:00 PM13:00
Keli O'Dell Solo Show Opening
Member work shown and discussed, while having chats and snacks. It might be cold out but there will be hot tea and things inside the Art Center.
Feb
3
to Feb 6
The evolving gallery: please drop off work by 6pm, Thursday.
Have something you’d like to see in the gallery setting? Member work drop off by 6pm. Ready for hanging or setting, please. Include two info tags with title, artist name, media, price. Fresh eyes while setting up are most welcome.
Jan
18
1:30 PM13:30
On Book Arts
what is book arts, what are book arts, what would we want to bring into a show regarding book arts
materials, processes, objects, stewardship, vessels of communications, 2D, 3D
We are preparing for a Book Arts exhibition opening 2nd Sunday of April.
Jan
13
7:00 PM19:00
Members' Meeting
brainstorm, voice ideas & concerns, learn what’s happening , participate !!
Jan
12
12:00 PM12:00
Schuylkill Valley Journal Issue Launch with Featured Artist Dan Crowley
Launch of current issue of the Schuylkill Valley Journal. Noon to 3:00pm.
The Featured Artist is Dan Crowley.
Gathering continues until 4:00 or so.
Jan
6
to Jan 9
The evolving gallery: Installation of work by Dan Crowley.
This month we have featured artist Dan Crowley’s work on the walls. Work will be hung Thursday.
Dec
21
4:11 PM16:11
Dec
14
12:30 PM12:30
Winter Ornament Workshop
Learn to paint your own winter landscapes and turn them into ornaments!
We will be mixing our fine art with fun craft to make a beautiful array of ornaments. All levels welcome, materials provided.
This is a family friendly event, but minors will need to be accompanied by an adult.
