Our Mission
Music Education & Performing Artists Association provides access to to music education and the arts by removing barriers and identifying resources needed for inclusion, exploration, and success!
Our Roots
The Music Education & Performing Artists Association (MEPAA) is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. MEPAA provides access to music education and the arts by removing barriers and identifying resources needed for inclusion, exploration, and success. MEPAA provides performance opportunities prioritizing women and youth artists and creates positive, welcoming environments for developing and established artists to work together as a supportive arts community.
MEPAA was officially formed in 2015, an outgrowth of a number of grass-roots arts programs. The GRRRLZ ROCK Music & Arts Festival began in 2006, and since then MEPAA has grown into offering several year-round programs. Creating a home for all our programming under one roof, the MEPAA Music & Arts Center is our biggest growth moment since we became a non-profit in 2015. The MEPAA community celebrated at our first Open House on May 7, 2022 (watch the local TV news coverage)! We are so honored to receive all the support that made securing this building possible.
While we maintain a heavy focus on fostering opportunities for women and youth in music, MEPAA works to create a cooperative environment in which all artists of any age and gender can thrive. We value cooperation, mentorship, and community as a fundamental part of the creative process.
The Music Education & Performing Artists Association (MEPAA) is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. MEPAA provides access to music education and the arts by removing barriers and identifying resources needed for inclusion, exploration, and success. MEPAA provides performance opportunities prioritizing women and youth artists and creates positive, welcoming environments for developing and established artists to work together as a supportive arts community.
MEPAA was officially formed in 2015, an outgrowth of a number of grass-roots arts programs. The GRRRLZ ROCK Music & Arts Festival began in 2006, and since then MEPAA has grown into offering several year-round programs. Creating a home for all our programming under one roof, the MEPAA Music & Arts Center is our biggest growth moment since we became a non-profit in 2015. The MEPAA community celebrated at our first Open House on May 7, 2022 (watch the local TV news coverage)! We are so honored to receive all the support that made securing this building possible.
While we maintain a heavy focus on fostering opportunities for women and youth in music, MEPAA works to create a cooperative environment in which all artists of any age and gender can thrive. We value cooperation, mentorship, and community as a fundamental part of the creative process.
Our Programs
Individual Lessons
These drop-in workshops provide youth and families with a wide range of instruments in a safe creative space while experienced teachers guide them through learning songs they love.
MuseArt is an interactive visual arts and musically inspired creative space to use your imagination and make art of your choice while being inspired by music and supportive artists and all the basic art supplies provided.
Private Parties
MEPAA can now host Rock Star Birthday Parties, MuseArt & Karaoke Parties, or other special events at the MAC! Email us to work out the details and get on the calendar!
Individual Lessons
- Drums, Guitar, Bass, Piano, Other Instruments
These drop-in workshops provide youth and families with a wide range of instruments in a safe creative space while experienced teachers guide them through learning songs they love.
- Totz Rock (ages 3-5)
- After School Jam-Middle School (middle school ages)
- After School Jam-High School (high school ages)
- Summer Rock Camps (ages 8-14) and Summer Rock Jams (15-18)
- Rock Orchestra - On-location 60-90 minute workshops that we bring to community centers, schools, and other organizations seeking to enrich their music and arts education programming.
- GRRRLZ Rock Music & Arts Festival - Month long celebration every November highlighting the contribution and growth of women in the arts. Hosted online in 2021, check for 2022 schedule here.
- Booking and Events Management - We connect local artists to venues, community events, booking and music resources and support for artists and venues.
MuseArt is an interactive visual arts and musically inspired creative space to use your imagination and make art of your choice while being inspired by music and supportive artists and all the basic art supplies provided.
Private Parties
MEPAA can now host Rock Star Birthday Parties, MuseArt & Karaoke Parties, or other special events at the MAC! Email us to work out the details and get on the calendar!
Our Non-Discrimination Policy
MEPAA does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment at our events and activities, and ask our volunteers to make the same commitment through their actions, language, and conduct when volunteering with the organization.
