MECCA: Materials Exchange Center for the Community Arts

08/26/2026

🐍✨ Imagine Lab Family Crafternoon is back at MECCA!

Drop in this Saturday, August 29 from 12–3 PM and create your own magical snake using paper tubes, construction paper, googly eyes, and more! All ages are welcome and materials are provided.

🎨 FREE to participate
💛 $5 suggested donation
📍 MECCA — 555 High St., Eugene

And while you’re here, check out our Back-to-School Swap happening 11-5 at MECCA!

Come imagine, create, swap, and spend an afternoon making something magical with us. 🌈

08/25/2026

We are doing some exciting renovations to our Studio area at MECCA…. Stay tuned!

08/21/2026

Join us at MECCA tomorrow for a unique opportunity to meet a local maker. Marilyn Kent (AKA Eris Tully) will be working on her art in our studio from noon to 5 pm. Come by see her in action creating her unique art pieces!

08/18/2026

Join Mallory Mauthe, a certified End -of -Life Doula, to memorialize your pet using the medium of resin. You can bring mementos from your pet's life to incorporate into your custom art piece that will honor your fur friend in a way that is both personal and meaningful.

08/17/2026

08/13/2026

Introducing our Memorialize your Pet with Resin Art Workshop- Featuring Mallory Mauthe
Come join us for a fun and heartfelt workshop where you can create a beautiful resin keepsake to memorialize and cherish your furry friend forever. Mallory Mauthe, a certified end-of-life doula, will guide you step-by-step to turn memories into stunning resin artwork. Whether you're a beginner or a pro with resin, this is a perfect way to celebrate your pet in a unique and creative way!
Participants are encouraged to bring in: Photos, cremains, hair/fur, dog/cat tags/charms, precious stones, dried flowers, etc.

To sign up:
https://www.materials-exchange.org/makemecca/

08/05/2026

We have an absolutely amazing show happening this Friday at MECCA for FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK! We have challenged the local artist community to reimagine a huge donation of broken guitars - and WOW did they show up!

Come see these incredible pieces for yourself this Friday, 5:30pm-7:30pm, at our opening reception for GUITART: MECCA’s Broken Guitar Art Challenge! See you there 💓

07/31/2026

Imagine lighthouses made from recycled bottles, plastic containers, paper, and all kinds of creative materials! 🌊

Join us next week, Saturday, August 8, for Imagine Lab Family Crafternoon at MECCA! Drop in anytime between 12–3 PM and create your own one-of-a-kind lighthouse using reclaimed materials.

This fun, hands-on activity is open to all ages, and we'll have all the supplies you need, just bring your imagination!

📅 Saturday, August 8
🕛 12–3 PM (Drop in anytime)
📍 MECCA | 555 High St., Eugene

Free to attend • $5 suggested donation

We can't wait to create with you! 💙