Q&A with new MICA Executive Director Paul Shoemaker
The Mercer Island Center for the Arts has been in the works since 2013. It began as the Mercer Island Performing Arts Center (MIPAC), envisioned as a year-round venue for theatre, […]
Read moreMICA takes next step toward lease approval
The Mercer Island Center for the Arts continues to make progress toward building an arts center on Mercer Island. On January 18th, MICA completed and submitted the “Responses to Citizens’ Questions […]
Read moreBuilding MICA together brick-by-brick; A Lego collaboration
Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA) launches summer program in collaboration with Renowned Lego Artist Alice Finch and MIHS Eagle Scout candidate Connor Hill With the understanding that a community […]
Read moreMercer Island Center for the Arts clears 'Parks Petition' hurdle
The Mercer Island Center for the Arts continues to surmount the challenges in its path – and the ‘Parks Petition’ was certainly a significant hurdle. Despite a passionate campaign that […]
Read moreHigh passions for parks & arts – and here's where I stand
Over the weekend, The Seattle Times published the article, “Fight on the Eastside over 1 acre of parkland,” about the Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA) proposed location in […]
Read moreMICA updates preliminary building design to preserve wetlands
The Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA) recently released an updated building design. The revised design is the outcome from a year-long study of the proposed MICA site, resulting in an […]
Read moreMICA Lease to be reviewed by City Council
At Monday’s City Council meeting, the council will review a proposed lease between the Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA) and the City of Mercer Island. The review suggests […]
Read moreMICA names Sharon Perez as its new Capital Campaign Director
Islander Sharon Perez just landed a leading role in the unfolding drama of the future center for the arts on Mercer Island. A seasoned development professional and passionate community advocate, Perez […]
Read moreTalk of the Town: MICA & Mercerdale Park
On the evening of Monday, August 3rd, Youth Theatre Northwest students Yasmeen Gaber and Madeline Dalton delivered an outstanding performance of Wicked’s duet, “For Good.” Their stage, the floor of […]
Read moreMICA announces Brown Bag Concert Series in partnership with Pianos in the Park
Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA) is pleased to announce the inaugural series of Brown Bag Concerts beginning Wednesday, July 22, at noon on the Mercerdale Park Plaza. “Mercer […]
Read moreMICA Public Meeting Recap
Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA) was pleased to host over 200 people at a meeting on June 23rd to present this exciting project to the public. Thank you […]
Read moreAn Invitation from the Mercer Island Center for the Arts
Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA) is pleased to announce that it will be holding its first widely advertised public meeting about the project on Tuesday, June 23rd, from […]
Read moreA Stunning Vision for the Mercer Island Center for the Arts
The Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA) has chosen designers for the new performing arts center, and their vision is stunning. MICA and the design team – Framework Cultural Placemaking […]
Read moreMICA shares architectural models for future performing arts center
The Board of Directors for the Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA) has recently released architectural models for its forthcoming performing arts center. The center, anticipated to open in […]
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