The Public Art Program
MECCA's Public Art Program allows youth and adults to work together in a variety of settings. The Public Art Program includes the following:

The Emerging Artist Program
Emerging artists produce artwork often mentored by local professional artists. Emerging artists build their portfolios, receive stipends for their art, and work toward becoming professionals. Recent projects include:
- Where the Wild Things Are, a mural by Derek Harvick, in Eugene, OR (see enclosed article).
- Artist Watch, a public painting demonstration and art show involving three emerging artists at a local pub.
- The first annual MECCA Studio Sale with work by Emerging Artists across Lane County

The Arte Grande Program
Youth and adults cooperatively design and build public art. Lead artists in the program serve as facilitators and offer technical assistance. Recent projects include:
- For the People, Of the People, By the People, a mosaic sculpture in the Whiteaker Neighborhood of Eugene (see enclosed article).

Educational Art Parties
For schools, birthday parties, or fun gatherings, your group can have an art party! A MECCA artist will come to you with materials, supplies and examples of projects. Projects often involve the use of scrap materials salvaged from local businesses. To request an art party or have a brochure sent to you, email us.

The Community-Building Art Program
MECCA hosts a series of workshops at a community site, to a specific neighborhood or group. Materials, tools and examples are included. Recent projects include:
- A summer workshop series at Camp Wilani in Veneta, Oregon
- Art Workshops at Jefferson Middle School in Eugene, Oregon
- Workshops at low-income housing developments in Eugene and Springfield, in cooperation with the University of Oregon Community Outreach Partnership Center.
- The Whiteaker Community Art Night Series in the Whiteaker Neighborhood of Eugene.

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