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Our history of service in the arts goes back more than 60 years—But we keep innovating to meet the needs of the Monrovia

community and region. Our all-volunteer group provides opportunities for artists, student artists, kids and families and local merchants to create, exhibit and support the arts.

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Nick Sitchon Named October Artist of the Month

New MAFA artist member Nick Sitchon displays his astrolandscape photography work entitled "21,000,000 Years Ago." Nick is a member of the Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers group and was voted Artist of the Month at MAFA's Astrolandscape Photography workshop on October 25. Our instructor was MAFA artist member Ben Inouye (left), an engineer at NASA/JPL by profession and a photographer of the night sky in his free time.

KGEM Report on Art in the Park 2023

An Aerial View of Art in the Park 2023

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This well-attended, juried show featured displays by more than 50 of the most accomplished fine artists (adults and students) and renowned chalk artists in the region. Artists presented paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry, digital arts, pottery and chalk art representing the area's wide-ranging cultural diversity. The event also featured live music, food trucks, and children's activities.

MAFA Wins Foundation Award for Support of Arts at Clifton Middle School

Clockwise from upper left: 1. Clifton Principal Scott Moses, MAFA President Christine Geltz, Reed Foundation Executive Director Vicki Connely, Clifton Arts Volunteer Coordinators Lisa Reyes (2022-23) and Julie Bank (2021-22). 2. The award placque. 3. Christine Geltz and Vicki Connely flank the sponsor tribute banner of the Clifton Art Fence. 4. The long view of the Clifton Art Fence along the east perimeter of the Clifton campus.

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MAFA Community Gallery shows

Contact Eric Watkins for information about displaying and selling art at these locations:

Artist Alley Community Gallery at the Monrovia Community Center, 119 W. Palm Ave, Monrovia
Grey & Cash Coffee, 425 S. Myrtle Ave, Monrovia
Monrovia Historical Museum, 742 E. Lemon Ave, Monrovia
D'Vine Mediterranean Express, 144 W. Foothill Blvd. (Vons Shopping Center), Monrovia

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Monthly Member Workshops

Artist skills and marketing workshops on each month via Zoom.

Professional development opportunities for art students from local high schools and universities.

Visit our workshops page for past guests and topics!

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WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS & TEENS

Kids art workshops at Foothill Unity Center’s back to school and holiday distribution events.

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