September 2023 Fall Classes • Events • In the Gallery

We have had a wonderful summer, and are excited to have students back in the building to build their skills ... or just make time to be creative and expressive. As you read this we are cleaning classrooms and making plans for an autumn full of possibilities. Take a peek below, and make plans to join us. Artwork by MCA ceramics students & summer campers

Arts Ed

Fall Art Classes The Print Studio is finally open for business! Join us for a teen or adult class - no experience necessary, and fabulous results guaranteed! Register online 

Adult & youth classes begin Sept. 18 • Ceramics • Painting & Drawing • Youth Theater • Printmaking • Paper Crafts Read about classes, teachers, and registration: www.MunroeCenter.org/classes

Lex School of Ballet Try out a FREE Trial Jazz Class! This is an excellent chance to try this fun dance style with Deidre Willliams. Classes will be at a general level.  Tuesday, September 5, 2023 5-6pm- for ages 8-12 6-7pm- for ages 13+ Fall Registration is open for the Lexington School of Ballet. Classes begin September 6! Register at www.lexnigtonschoolofballet.com

Dance Inn Classes start Wednesday September 6! Register at www.thedanceinn.com

In the Gallery

In the Presence of Trees II Throughout time, trees have provided powerful themes for artists. Through painting, photography, sculpture, literature and performance, artists’ connections to trees transform us through their creative interpretations. Mark your calendar to join us for a gallery reception and performance by the Dance Inn's Legacy Dance Company on Saturday, October 14th

Community Art

Grandparents Day Saturday, Sept. 9 Join artist Alice DelDonno as she guides us through how to create a folded art book. This is a free, all-ages event for grandparents & grandchildren. Make a keepsake together! Register Here, space is limited:

ArtWalk 2023 Call for Artists Artwork is now being accepted for the 8th annual ArtWalk, displaying artwork in Lexington Center. Register Here ArtWalk tour, outdoor paint night, and band October 13. Event details online - paint night by registration only.

Do you have a young artist at home? Holiday markets are a great way to share your passion with others (and continue to fund your craft!). We are encouraging all art entrepreneurs 18 and younger to plan ahead to display their wares @ MCA for our 1st Youth Art Holiday Market on Saturday, Dec. 9. Register online

New Faces

We are delighted to welcome 3 new faces to the MCA family - you will find Kelly Suber & Lauren Winick in the Lexington Music School office & Laurie Dell'Olio as MCA's Business Manager.

Class tuitions support our arts education classes, but we rely on the generosity of our community to help catalyze new innovative programming, and initiatives such as our accessibility work. Use the button here to give your financial support, or contact the office to learn more about what we do and how valuable your time could be!

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pARTners 2022 - 2023 Many thanks to the organizations that partner with us to bring art to life!

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