"Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time." - Thomas Merton
MAA is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization to promote the appreciation and practice of fine arts in our community. We have members who create art in a variety of styles and media, including watercolor, oil and acrylic painting, drawing, collaging, mixed media, photography, stained and blown glass, printmaking, pottery/clay, wood turning, and sculpture. Our gallery in the Mountaineer Mall in Morgantown, West Virginia showcases our members' artworks and also serves as a modern classroom for art education.
The mission of the Morgantown Art Association is "to bring together all those individuals interested in the creative arts".
The mission of the Morgantown Art Association is "to bring together all those individuals interested in the creative arts".
MUCH OF OUR ART IS FOR SALE
If you're interested in browsing or purchasing, come to our Gallery in the Mountaineer Mall or find our work at the Morgantown Airport.
(CREDIT CARDS ... ARE NOW ACCEPTED IN OUR GALLERY SALES)
Here are some samples OF OUR WORK...
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
Membership in the MAA provides many benefits:
Membership in the MAA provides many benefits:
- The opportunity to enroll in art classes and workshops. Some educational activities are members-only, and some have reduced fees and priority enrollment for members.
- The opportunity to participate in art shows and exhibits.
- The opportunity to sell the art that you display in the Gallery, on the MAA website, or at any other exhibit location under MAA’s auspices.
- The opportunity to be MAA’s Featured Artist of the Month. (See page 13.)
- The opportunity to socialize and network with like-minded artists and educators at events such as MAA’s monthly interest group, Kappa Tau. (See page 8.)
- The opportunity to serve the MAA and the local community through volunteering.
- A place to share your passion for art. Members are always welcome to use the Gallery for art purposes.
- Encouragement, acknowledgment, and publicity for your artistic endeavors.
- The Association’s email newsletter, MAA Splash.
- The option to publicize your individual art website or art show via MAA Splash or a link on the MAA website.
- A directory of MAA members.
- Voting privileges thereby giving you a voice in the Association’s governance.