Manayunk-Roxborough Art Center

Manayunk-Roxborough Art Center Manayunk-Roxborough Art Center is located at 419 Green Lane (rear) In short, we are artists bringing people together.

Our mission is to develop, for both members and the general public of all ages, an appreciation of, and skill in, producing fine arts, literary expression, and related creative and cultural endeavors. We are committed to fostering and making accessible the visual, spoken and performance arts to both local and the greater Philadelphia community. MRAC’s goal is to serve as a meeting place for the ar

ts and to connect artists, writers and those with similar interests with each other in the community. Support for MRAC provided in part by the Philadelphia Cultural Fund.

Join us on September 27 at 1:00 PM for a poetry reading, presenting poets Hayden Saunier, Keith Kopka, Ronald W. Howard,...
09/06/2026

Join us on September 27 at 1:00 PM for a poetry reading, presenting poets Hayden Saunier, Keith Kopka, Ronald W. Howard, and Ann Ferrari.

There will be light refreshments and open mic!

Suggested donation is $5.

Join us at MRAC on Sunday, September 13 from 1:00-4:00 pm for the opening reception of our Members Show, “Food Seen. ”Fo...
09/02/2026

Join us at MRAC on Sunday, September 13 from 1:00-4:00 pm for the opening reception of our Members Show, “Food Seen. ”

Food is never just fuel. It is a mirror of culture, a language of memory, and a map of human connection. This exhibition explores how daily sustenance shapes our identities, bridges communities, and acts as a canvas for social commentary.

“Good food is a celebration of life.” - Sophia Loren

There will be light refreshments, and the event is free and open to the public.

A portion of all sales will benefit MRAC.

The Art Center was filled with artists, friends, and visitors last weekend for the opening of this month’s show, “Collab...
08/14/2026

The Art Center was filled with artists, friends, and visitors last weekend for the opening of this month’s show, “Collaborative Arts” featuring works done by members in collaboration with each other and other artists.

Missed the opening? You can still see the show my making an appointment (DM us!) or by attending events in the gallery this month:

Fiber Arts Night - Aug. 19
Collage Club - Aug. 27

Thanks to all the participating artists and our hard-working exhibitions team!

Check out what’s going on this month at the Art Center!Sunday 8/9 1:00-4:00 PM - Collaborative Arts Show OpeningThursday...
08/04/2026

Check out what’s going on this month at the Art Center!

Sunday 8/9 1:00-4:00 PM - Collaborative Arts Show Opening
Thursday, 8/13 6:30-8:30 PM - Collage Club
Wednesday, 8/19 7:00-9:00 PM - Fiber Arts Night
Thursday, 8/27 6:30-8:30 PM - Collage Club

Head to our website www.mrartcenter.org for more information on these events!

Join us at MRAC on Sunday, August 9 from 1:00-4:00 pm for the opening reception of our August Members Show, “Collaborati...
08/02/2026

Join us at MRAC on Sunday, August 9 from 1:00-4:00 pm for the opening reception of our August Members Show, “Collaborative Arts” featuring artworks made together MRAC artists and others. Whether it is through the sharing of ideas or physical making, what can be created when people come together?

There will be light refreshments, and the event is free and open to the public.

A portion of all sales will benefit MRAC.

Join us at MRAC on Sunday, August 9 from 1:00-4:00 pm for the opening reception of our August Members Show, “Collaborati...
08/02/2026

Join us at MRAC on Sunday, August 9 from 1:00-4:00 pm for the opening reception of our August Members Show, “Collaborative Arts” featuring artworks made together MRAC artists and others. Whether it is through the sharing of ideas or physical making, what can be created when people come together?

There will be light refreshments, and the event is free and open to the public.

A portion of all sales will benefit MRAC.

Join us at MRAC on Sunday, July 12 from 1:00-4:00 pm for the opening reception of our July Members Show, “Philly 250,” a...
07/09/2026

Join us at MRAC on Sunday, July 12 from 1:00-4:00 pm for the opening reception of our July Members Show, “Philly 250,” a collection of works reflection on the history of the United States on its 250th Anniversary.

There will be light refreshments, and the event is free and open to the public. Come see what our members have been up to!

A portion of all sales will benefit MRAC.

Join us on Saturday, June 11 at 7:00 for Group Motion Workshop at MRAC!The Group Motion Workshop is Philadelphia’s longe...
07/08/2026

Join us on Saturday, June 11 at 7:00 for Group Motion Workshop at MRAC!

The Group Motion Workshop is Philadelphia’s longest running participatory dance activity - continuously since 1971!

This workshop is non-instructional in nature, and will consist of minimally-spoken guided movement structures with live improvised music throughout. People of all ages and abilities are welcome to participate!

Friday July 10th at 7pm
on Zoom
Led by Brigitta Herrmann
with live improvised music by Woz and friends
Link: https://temple.zoom.us/j/96933712789
Meeting ID: 969 3371 2789

Saturday July 11th, 7 PM
Manayunk Roxborough Art Center
419 Green Lane, Rear
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(look for the tall paint brushes sculpture on the sidewalk, then walk down the brick driveway to the art center)
Led by Suzanne Wright and Lauren Pokras
Live improvised music by Robert Rudnitsky

Friday July 17th, 8 PM
Community Education Center
3500 Lancaster Ave.
Philadelphia,PA 19104
Led by Megan King and Suzanne Wright
with live improvised music by Mark Seidman and friends

Saturday, July 25th at 11:30am
Summit Presbyterian Church
6757 Greene Street
Philadelphia, PA 19119
Enter on Westview Avenue
Door Code: 39598
Led by Brigitta Herrmann and Suzanne Wright
with live improvised music by Mark Seidman, Woz and friends

All workshops: $25 ($20 students/seniors)

Class cards available for discount

Join us in July at the Art Center for these exciting events!Thursday, 7/9 6:30-8:30 PM - Collage ClubSaturday, 7/11 7:00...
07/02/2026

Join us in July at the Art Center for these exciting events!

Thursday, 7/9 6:30-8:30 PM - Collage Club
Saturday, 7/11 7:00-9:00 PM - Group Motion Workshop
Sunday, 7/12 1:00-4:00 PM - Philly 250 Show
Wednesday, 7/15 7:00-9:00 PM - Fiber Arts Night
Tuesday, 7/21 6:30-7:30 PM - Paper Airplane & Flying Toys Class Begins
Thursday, 7/23 6:30-8:30 PM - Collage Club

Head to our website www.mrartcenter.org for more information on these events!

Join us in July at the Art Center for these exciting events!Thursday, 7/2 6:30-8:30 PM - Collage ClubSaturday, 7/11 7:00...
07/02/2026

Join us in July at the Art Center for these exciting events!

Thursday, 7/2 6:30-8:30 PM - Collage Club
Saturday, 7/11 7:00-9:00 PM - Group Motion Workshop
Sunday, 7/12 1:00-4:00 PM - Philly 250 Show
Wednesday, 7/15 7:00-9:00 PM - Fiber Arts Night
Thursday, 7/16 6:30-8:30 PM - Collage Club
Tuesday, 7/21 6:30-7:30 PM - Paper Airplane & Flying Toys Class Begins

Head to our website www.mrartcenter.org for more information on these events!

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419 Green Lane
Philadelphia, PA
19128

Telephone

+12154823363

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