Mon Valley Academy for the Arts

The Mon Valley Academy for the Arts (MVAA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization dedicated to fostering creativity, preserving the region’s rich musical heritage, and providing high-quality, affordable arts programming for all ages. Our offerings include private and group instruction on most musical instruments, art education, live performances, art exhibits, and multiple free community concert series, including the EQT/MVAA Summer Concert Series and the Power of Music Summer Concert Series.

MVAA is home to several performance ensembles, including the Twin Coaches Junior Stage Band (grades 7–12), the Regimental Fife and Drum Unit, the Sam Bill Legacy Band, MVAA Legends Drum & Bugle Corps, and the Take 5 Brass quintet. We also coordinate the Empower a Rising Star (EARS) scholarship program and a forthcoming podcast and concert series celebrating Mon Valley music legends.

Our mission is to provide arts and cultural programs that inform, entertain, and inspire, while engaging our community and the broader region in lifelong learning and cultural enrichment. Operated by an all-volunteer board of directors, each member contributes their unique talents and expertise to ensure MVAA continues to grow, thrive, and make the arts accessible to everyone.

Our most significant need is securing funding to help maintain and renovate our educational facility.

As an organization committed to fostering creativity and artistic development, it is crucial that our learning environment is conducive to inspiring our students. However, like many institutions, we face the challenge of maintaining and improving our facility to meet the evolving needs of our programs.

With adequate funding, we can address necessary repairs, update technology and equipment, enhance safety measures, and create a welcoming learning space for our students. Renovations will enable us to provide a comfortable and inspiring atmosphere where individuals can immerse themselves in the artistic process.

Your support in this regard would profoundly impact our ability to continue delivering exceptional arts education and enriching experiences for our community. We appreciate your assistance in helping us maintain and renovate our educational facility, ensuring a vibrant and engaging environment for generations to come.