ABOUT MAA
MEMBERSHIP in the Morgantown Art Association is open to all artists, art lovers, and supporters of art in our area. The only membership requirement is to be above high school age. The dues for one calendar year of membership are $35; alternatively, for a one-time payment of $350, you can purchase a lifetime membership. New members who join the MAA after October 1st, are awarded membership privileges for the remainder of the current year as well as the following calendar year.Membership in the MAA has many benefits. Member are welcome to participate in our monthly art exhibits, Kappa Tau meetings, and art classes. We are always excited to welcome new members.
HOW TO JOIN MAA:
1. Complete ALL of the interactive "New Member Application" below and submit.
2. Pay your annual dues by either:
- Using PayPal by clicking on the button below.
- Mailing your check for dues payable to "MAA" to:
Membership CHAIR, MORGANTOWN Art Assn. 5000 Greenbag Road Morgantown, WV 26501
- Or come to The Gallery in person during business hours to fill out a form and pay dues.
Membership Dues: - Annual $35 - Life Member $350
HOW TO JOIN MAA:
1. Complete ALL of the interactive "New Member Application" below and submit.
2. Pay your annual dues by either:
- Using PayPal by clicking on the button below.
- Mailing your check for dues payable to "MAA" to:
Membership CHAIR, MORGANTOWN Art Assn. 5000 Greenbag Road Morgantown, WV 26501
- Or come to The Gallery in person during business hours to fill out a form and pay dues.
Membership Dues: - Annual $35 - Life Member $350
IF YOU USE OUR PAYPAL BUTTON TO PAY FOR YOUR DUES, IT WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED, IF YOU WOULD CHOOSE TO HELP US OUT BY CHOOSING THE OPTION TO PAY THE ADDITIONAL $1.25. THIS GOES TO PAYPAL AND PAYS FOR THE TRANSACTION FEE CHARGE. THANKS IN ADVANCE.
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GALLERY HOURS
TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS - 11:00 - 3:00
(Our Gallery is closed anytime Monongalia Cty schools are closed as a result of inclement weather.)
TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS - 11:00 - 3:00
(Our Gallery is closed anytime Monongalia Cty schools are closed as a result of inclement weather.)
Contact Us:
By Phone at 304-291-5900 during Gallery business hours
By email at maagallery@yahoo.com
By email at maagallery@yahoo.com
History of the MAA:
The Morgantown Art Association (MAA) began as an outgrowth of Art Classes for Seniors offered by Superintendent of Art in Monongalia County, Wilbur Bauer. He arranged for these evening classes to be held in one of the public schools weekly. When this program was no longer funded, Mr. Bauer suggested that these enthusiastic students organize, find a location to continue these art classes and employ their own instructors. This was done in 1958 and local businesses and churches began to display art work produced by the newly formed Morgantown Art Association.
Mrs. H.G. Wheat was elected the first association president. With the knowledge gained from having served in the field of education at the state level in West Virginia, Mrs. Wheat acted as an advisor to the association for many years. Early after its formation, the Art Association began presenting its annual (cash award winning) “Exhibit 60” which featured work from artists living within a sixty-mile radius of Morgantown. This exhibit had entries from West Virginia’s north central area and Uniontown, Pa. These entries averaged between 75 to 135 pieces of work.
It was constantly an effort to fund the Association’s various activities. Consequently, much time and effort was put into art sales, auctions, instructional classes, and fund-raising activities.
The Association was housed for ten years in the Garlow Building on High Street. From here it moved to a house located on Kirk Street and later the M.A.A. became an “in house member” of the newly established Morgantown Art Center, located in the former main Morgantown Post Office.
The Association’s desire was always to have its own gallery where members, non-professional artists, could display their work and hold classes and meetings. This was realized in 2004 when these needs were met with their move to its current location (The Gallery) in the Mountaineer Mall.
The M.A.A. holds a membership of 135 to 174 members. We have contributed to our community in various ways including:
· In our well-equipped Gallery classroom, we offer weekly classes, numerous day-long workshops, and three to four annual workshops taught by outstanding nationally acclaimed artists. This instruction is for the enrichment and growth of our members, and others interested in further art instruction. The Morgantown Art Association has a continual and ever-changing display of artwork available for viewing and for purchase by the public on the walls of our Gallery.
· In the past, we presented an Outstanding High School Art Student Award in three of the county’s high schools. We also produced a 10’ by 30’ mural displayed in the Mountaineer Mall depicting historical and well-known sites in Monongalia County.
For over half a century, the Morgantown Art Association has given creative individuals a place to share their love of art as well as their artwork. With the support and participation of its members, the Morgantown Art Association will continue to thrive for years to come.
Mrs. H.G. Wheat was elected the first association president. With the knowledge gained from having served in the field of education at the state level in West Virginia, Mrs. Wheat acted as an advisor to the association for many years. Early after its formation, the Art Association began presenting its annual (cash award winning) “Exhibit 60” which featured work from artists living within a sixty-mile radius of Morgantown. This exhibit had entries from West Virginia’s north central area and Uniontown, Pa. These entries averaged between 75 to 135 pieces of work.
It was constantly an effort to fund the Association’s various activities. Consequently, much time and effort was put into art sales, auctions, instructional classes, and fund-raising activities.
The Association was housed for ten years in the Garlow Building on High Street. From here it moved to a house located on Kirk Street and later the M.A.A. became an “in house member” of the newly established Morgantown Art Center, located in the former main Morgantown Post Office.
The Association’s desire was always to have its own gallery where members, non-professional artists, could display their work and hold classes and meetings. This was realized in 2004 when these needs were met with their move to its current location (The Gallery) in the Mountaineer Mall.
The M.A.A. holds a membership of 135 to 174 members. We have contributed to our community in various ways including:
· In our well-equipped Gallery classroom, we offer weekly classes, numerous day-long workshops, and three to four annual workshops taught by outstanding nationally acclaimed artists. This instruction is for the enrichment and growth of our members, and others interested in further art instruction. The Morgantown Art Association has a continual and ever-changing display of artwork available for viewing and for purchase by the public on the walls of our Gallery.
· In the past, we presented an Outstanding High School Art Student Award in three of the county’s high schools. We also produced a 10’ by 30’ mural displayed in the Mountaineer Mall depicting historical and well-known sites in Monongalia County.
For over half a century, the Morgantown Art Association has given creative individuals a place to share their love of art as well as their artwork. With the support and participation of its members, the Morgantown Art Association will continue to thrive for years to come.
Mission:
The mission of the Morgantown Art Association is "to bring together all those individuals interested in the creative arts".
Workshop registration and cancellation policy:
PERSONS ENROLLING IN WORKSHOPS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A $100.00 DEPOSIT PAYABLE TO MAA AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION, WHICH INCLUDES A $25 NON-REFUNDABLE FEE. THIS DEPOSIT IS APPLIED TOWARD TUITION AND ENSURES SEATING ONCE FULL PAYMENT IS MADE. FULL PAYMENT FOR THE WORKSHOP MUST BE PROVIDED ON OR BEFORE THE PUBLISHED CUT-OFF DATE FOR REGISTRATION (ONE MONTH PRIOR TO THE WORKSHOP). THE CUT-OFF DATE WILL APPEAR ON ALL MAA WORKSHOP PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS INCLUDING THE WORKSHOP FLIER, MAA WEBSITE, FACEBOOK, ADVERTISEMENTS, POSTERS, ETC. NO REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED AFTER THE PUBLISHED CUT-OFF DATE EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF CANCELLATION OF THE WORKSHOP BY THE INSTRUCTOR AND/OR THE MAA. THIS INCLUDED REFUND OF THE DEPOSIT AND OR THE ENTIRE WORKSHOP FEE IF PAID.
THIS POLICY DOES NOT APPLY TO CLASSES AND/OR SMALL WORKSHOPS WHERE REGISTRATION FEES AND CANCELLATION POLICIES ARE MORE FLEXIBLE.
IF THE WORKSHOP REGISTRATION IS FULL, PEOPLE MAY BE ADDED TO THE WAIT LIST PROVIDED THEY PAY A $100 DEPOSIT. THIS DEPOSIT WILL BE REFUNDED IN FULL IF THEY ARE NOT ADMITTED TO THE WORKSHOP.
ALL PAYMENTS FOR THE WORKSHOPS MUST BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO THE CHAIR OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE, BYRON WITT VIA POSTAL SERVICE MAIL. PAYMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AT THE GALLERY OR BY ANYONE ELSE.
HIS ADDRESS WILL BE INCLUDED IN ALL WORKSHOP PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS.
THE WORKSHOP POLICY WILL BE POSTED AT THE GALLERY AND ON THE MAA WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK PAGE.
THE WORKSHOP FLIER WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT:
REGISTRATION FOR THIS WORKSHOP MUST INCLUDE A $100 PAYMENT WHICH INCLUDED A $25 NON-REFUNDABLE FEE.
CHECKS ARE TO BE SENT DIRECTLY TO:
BYRON WITT, CHAIRPERSON, MAA EDUCATION COMMITTEE
26 HUNTER ZANE ROAD
FAIRMONT, WV 26554
THE BALANCE OF THE FEE MUST BE PAID BY THE STATED CUT-OFF DATE OR YOU MAY LOSE YOUR ENTIRE DEPOSIT AND YOUR SEAT IN THE WORKSHOP.
Gallery Location:
The Gallery is located in the Mountaineer Mall at 5000 Greenbag Road, Morgantown, WV 26501
Organization:
The Morgantown Art Association is a 501 (c) (3) Non-Profit Organization.