mercedcountyarts

The Arts Council's mission is to nurture and inspire the arts and artists in Merced County by creating a place of artistic discovery, community and dialogue.

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Now at the MAC!

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'Between 2 Worlds; The Lao Experience' at the Merced Multicultural Arts Center is about refugees escaping communism during the Vietnam War. https://t.co/uPnhrzePGf

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The @MercedCityHall is seeking proposals from local artists for the Utility Box Beautification Project. The project consists of painting eight (8) utility boxes in Downtown Merced. The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on March 8, 2021. Link: https://t.co/Rg1jxav7LS

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Like most of us, Amanda Gorman has been cooped up in her West #LosAngeles apartment because of the pandemic.

Unlike most of us, she got some very exciting news recently: she’d been handpicked to read a poem at President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.

https://t.co/4cUDQvhpSk

[mercedcountyarts @artsmerced]

Happy New Year's Eve from all of us at the MAC! In 2021 we look forward to welcoming you back to the MAC & continuing to enjoy new exhibitions, in-person classes & workshops & LIVE in-person events with you. Wishing you a happy, safe & inspiring #NewYear! #goodbye2020 #hello2021

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To ensure the MAC and the Merced County Arts Council survive the pandemic, a generous anonymous donor has offered to match all donations up to $10,000 by Dec 31.

Click the link to our donation page at https://t.co/1kUMpUy6qZ to make a tax-deductible donation. Thank you!

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Whether by curbside, safely indoors, or online, make sure to support local businesses this #smallbusinesssaturday!
#smallbusiness #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocal #supportlocalbusiness #merced

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We're grateful for YOU! In a year like no other, we are especially thankful for you this season. Your enduring support means that one day we will safely be able to gather at the MAC again. Your vital support helps keep our work going & growing. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

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Free Kids Art Activities! As part of this year's Dia de los Muertos celebration, we will hold three virtual art classes! Classes can be viewed on Facebook or YouTube. Each kit has all the material you will need for ALL 3 projects! For more info, email [email protected].

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Join us, in partnership w/@berkeleyrep, in a new radio production of Sinclair Lewis’ IT CAN’T HAPPEN HERE starring #DavidStrathairn . This satirical play follows the ascent of a demagogue who becomes president of the US. Listen Oct 13 – Nov 8. #vote https://t.co/kEmKL4t5Lt

[Merced Shakespeare @MercedShax]

Ricardo II Episode TWO
Friday, September 11, at 7:30 pm!!
Proximamente: Webisodio 2 de Ricardo II
Viernes 7:30 pm

Watch past and present episodes on our YouTube channel!
For more info, visit: https://t.co/FUb44aQx10

[mercedcountyarts @artsmerced]

James Baldwin (1924–1987) was an essayist, playwright, novelist and voice of the American civil rights movement known for works including 'Notes of a Native Son,' 'The Fire Next Time' and 'Go Tell It on the Mountain.' #jamesbaldwin

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Today ARTREE artist and b-boy Leon Carswell teaches a fantastic breakdance class.Join us for the free video premiere at 10:30am on the Merced Multicultural Arts Center YouTube channel. Learn how to express yourself through breakdance!
https://t.co/Mrrl0pOckj

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Join us for our Virtual Kids' Day and learn what a Tapa Cloth is and how to make one! Watch on Facebook and YouTube.

https://t.co/UhhpaaKPsv

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Today's OurStory: Celebrating Diversity - Like Me, written by Quinn Woodard and read by Marie Pickney, with a special message from the author! Premiering at 10:30 this morning on Facebook and YouTube and Instagram.
https://t.co/SNqkMWZtp8

[mercedcountyarts @artsmerced]

Next up on OurStory, young writer Odyssey M. Mercado will read her book "The Three Little Mermaids and the Big Bad Shark," with an introduction by her mom, Ileisha Sanders!

Coming this Friday!

A collaboration with @mercedcountyarts & @2ndtimebooksmerced

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“How can you be an artist and not reflect the times?” - Nina Simone. The 2015 biographical documentary film, What Happened, Miss Simone? is a must-see! Now showing on Netflix. #ninasimone #artist #activist

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To all the dad's out there, Happy Father's Day!

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New video! OURstory: Celebrating Diversity
Local artist-musician Cheryl Lockett reads “Abiyoyo” by Pete Seeger. https://t.co/tPPpLoQDDG

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The MAC in collaboration with Second Time Around Used Books! On this episode, our first guest artist--musician, and teacher, the very talented Cheryl Lockett reads "Abiyoyo" by Pete Seeger. Our new series "OURstory: Celebrating Diversity" begins tomorrow!

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We stand in solidarity with our friends who strive for racial justice. We are here. We are listening. We are learning. We stand with you. We love you.

For resources to fight racism and where to donate, please visit: https://t.co/r2cSB3oX0X

Black Lives Matter