AboutHistory & Mission MAFA History: Our group came into existence in the 1950’s when Ms. Mildred Lapson, a longtime Monrovian and renowned artist, produced art exhibits and guest art lectures in the 1950's and organized the first Monrovia art festival in 1964. Her vision was to enrich our lives by bringing fine arts to the community. This led to an effort by other community leaders including Harvey Brubaker and Katherine and Ed Ainsworth resulting in the incorporation of the Monrovia Arts Festival Association in 1965. This vision has continued through the efforts of many since that humble beginning. In 2012 the name of the organization was changed to Monrovia Association of Fine Arts to better brand the organization as a fine arts group Today’s MAFA is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization whose key goals are to promote local artists and provide mentoring that encourages our young people to experience art. MAFA has had a renaissance in the last 10 years as more artists have come to the area, which has become an artist location. Membership is open to artists and non-artists alike. We need non-artists with organizational skills to help us continue our growth. Accomplishments
MAFA 2020 Activities Report Monrovia Association of Fine Arts (MAFA) Racial Equity and Inclusiveness Statement.MAFA supports Monrovia to be a community where people of all backgrounds and identities can share and amplify their stories, art, cultures, and experiences. . MAFA supports the community by providing adults and children with resources, workshops, events, and other opportunities in support of its belief that everyone enjoys and is inspired by art--either as an artist or by appreciation of the arts--and that art makes the community strong...Monrovia Strong. MAFA recognizes that this work depends on everyone feeling welcome and empowered to contribute. It recognizes that by actively reaching out, the organization can find the strength that comes from being as diverse and inclusive as possible. To further foster racial equity and inclusion, MAFA will continue to:
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Our MissionEnhance the lives of those within our community through interaction with the arts. Increase the opportunities of our children through art education. |