May 2024 There is no getting board when you are creative!

Thank you to Bill Turville, MCA tenant artist John Doyle, all our partners at LexZeroWaste and countless volunteers for making this year's parade float! This "wish-cycling" sculpture has wings made from 500 (non-recyclable) chips bags and now lives on our front lawn.

A special shout-out to one of our newest tenant artists, Amantha Tsaros, for sparking discussion on Process & Purpose at last week's artist social (more photos on social media)

Arts Education

Dance Inn Summer dance weeks are posted online now, with more to be listed in the next few weeks. The Fall schedule will open up at the end of May.

Lex School of Ballet Annual Spring Performance May 10 at 6:30pm May 11 at 1pm Performances are open to the public and tickets are available at the door for $25. Performances will be at the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library in Lexington.   Registration Open Registrations are currently being taken for the Summer Term. Fall/Winter Term 2024-2025 is currently available for continuing Lexington School of Ballet students + will be open for the public on May 15, 2024.  Please call 781-861-9349 to schedule an audition or for more information.

Summer Art Classes & Newsletter Keep a look-out for registration opening up for summer art classes in mid-May!

If you would like to get notices when classes go online, please sign up for our Classes & Workshops Newsletter which goes out quarterly. (Current or recent students are already signed up)

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Summer Camp There are still a few more spots available in this summer's camp weeks. We are delighted to be celebrating 30 years of camp and serving generations of families! More details online

Community Art & Inspiration

In the Gallery Lex Open Studios Artists Get a sneak peak at the work of artists who will be part of this year's event. Gallery is open during regular business hours. More information online

Lexington Open Studios Saturday, May 18 Sunday, May 19 Visit the studios of local artists to see where the magic happens, and what they are currently working on. Additional exhibits will be on display at community spaces. MAP available online or in this month's Lexington Times.

A new spring sculpture! While we wait for the pollinator garden to fill out, a new mobile is decorating the space. "Stabiles" are fun to build and easy to do - grab some pipe cleaners or wire and some paper, and do a little online research on mobiles, or "stabiles art" #GetInspired

LexSeeHer A new work of public art will commemorate Lexington women's historic contributions! Take part in the celebrations Wed. May 15 @ 10:30 a.m. and/or Sat. May 18 @ 2:00 p.m.  Visit the LexSeeHer website for additional details and the full "First Visit" schedule.

Happy Mother's Day! Here is an early reminder to find a special mother in your circle who could do with a little something special. A variety of coupons can be found online to download, print, and give!

Get involved

MCA Events Committee If you are someone who likes being part of community events, we have a community of friends for you! Special thanks to newest board member, Susan Knauer, for helping us to turn the #Lex250 countdown calendar! Email us to learn more about MCA's Events Committee & upcoming projects - we are looking for people to help plan, or to help pull things togeter on the day. Student COMMUNITY SERVICE opportunities available too - sign up here. Next up: Greeter for Open Studios May 18 & 19

If you like to sew, we could use your help! Our beloved flags (see image below) are faded and torn! The task at hand is a straightforward one of getting material and sewing a slot for the flagpole. Email us if you can help!

Like to garden? When the weeds overpower the art, we know we need help! This is a perfect opportunity for anyone who finds themselves hanging around the center, and who loves to dig and make things beautiful. Email us if you can help!

Calls for Artists

Writers & Painters CALL FOR ARTISTS Immigration Stories “移民故事” 欢迎你的投稿 This event, set in motion by CAAL, highlights the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion by providing a platform to share powerful narratives of courage, resilience, and the pursuit of the American dream. DEADLINE: May 10th Read more here

Mural Artists CALL FOR ARTISTS The Lexington Community Center is looking for artists to design and paint two murals on the lower level that celebrate our town's diversity. DEADLINE: June 1st More information here

ArtWalk 2024 CALL FOR ARTISTS Get ready for the 10th annual ArtWalk! Submissions for the Lexington Center Fall Artwalk are open now through the summer. Artists are invited to submit one application for up to 3 pieces of art. Artwork of all sizes and mediums (painting, drawings, photographs, sculptures) will be considered. In light of Artwalk's 10th anniversary and the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington, we encourage pieces that highlight life in our community.

We have an ambitious year ahead of us with COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING & BUILDING STEWARDSHIP. Every dollar helps to ensure that our home for community arts thrives in 2024! Donate Here

Thank you to our community partners for helping us to bring art to life!

Email us to find out how you can partner with us to sponsor an event, or sponsor a student

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