May 2022
Earth Day in May!
Have you done anything for Earth Day yet?
Here's your chance: SAVE YOUR BLACK PLASTIC items and be part of our community art activism project with LexZero Waste.
Swing by the front lawn @ MCA and toss in your black plastic - plant pots, take-out containers and more. These are NOT recyclable, and we are working to help create awareness as part of Earth Day in May, May 14.
Dance Band & Art Workshop
Friday, May 20 @ 6pm
Lexington's Fairy Homes & Garden Tour, May 28/29 kicks off with a rockin' good dance band and lots of activities to get started making your own fairy house. We will have little doors and toadstools to paint, artist Judith Cooper demonstrating the art of stick twining, Ashley Rooney talking about her book, Fairy Homes & Gardens, and more! All ages Register online to stay notified in case of rain
SUMMER IS ALMOST HERE!
Adult & Teen Ceramics
Spend some time in the ceramics studio making something special this summer.
Summer Camp

Sign up for one or more weeks of summer fun and creative exploration. Nine weeks to choose from!
CIT Summer Program

The Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program serves to bridge 13 and 14 year olds moving from campers to counselors. CIT’s will gain valuable experience and training in leadership, communication, team building, and career skill development - as well as do some fun art!
ART HAPPENINGS THIS MONTH
All Ages - Haiku Art & Words Workshop

Sunday, May 22, 2pm

Join MCA with artist Laurie Bogdan and poet Jessie Brown to try on something totally new! Sponsored by the Lexington Council for the Arts
Puppet Show

Tuesday May 10, 7 pm
 Watch The Plastic Bag Store, a magical film using puppets and humor to tackle plastic pollution.
Free screening at Arlington's Regent Theater or live-stream at home. More information and tickets online.
Materials Fusion Class

Saturday, May 21, 10am to 4pm

Bead Design International brings us an introduction to using Shrink Plastic altering shape through the use of Julie Haymaker’s fabulous silicon molds, adding an array of media, and discussing the expansive world of this most usable sculptural material.
After a morning of ‘Shrinking’ participants will be constructing a pendant/ornament using felt, sequins and seed beads - discussing rhythm, space, and variety in materials.
ArtWalk Painted Posts

This year's posts are on display at the Visitors' Center all month. Take a stroll over to appreciate the details.

More information online
MCA Goes Purple!

Keep your eyes peeled, as this month volunteers will be creating a beautiful purple flower bed at the front driveway as part of the Lexington Goes Purple event to raise awareness and funds for the Alzheimer's Association. Look for the LOVE letters to also come back, but painted purple and placed on the lawn of Youville Place.
Profiles in Excellence

Our MCA series continues with an interview with Gail Fanning Grove, a teacher here at the Lexington School of Ballet. Read it online here for your daily inspiration.
Lexington Open Studios is back!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 11, 2022
More details next month
Last year donations helped to bring about scholarships for students in need, more public art projects as well as community programming, and helped us to sustain our current level of staffing.. Thank you! There is never a bad time to support the arts.
pARTners 2022
Thank you to our community partners in helping us to bring art to life!