Marking the New Year + Classes • Events

Our halls are filled with people who have a passion for creating and learning in the arts, and who find joy in being around likeminded and inspiring individuals.

Our goal is to continue to prioritize this milieu for all ages and abilities, and to continue our work to build an inclusive home for the arts, and for the well-being that it engenders.

This year we will continue with design and construction work to provide a more physically accessible building, and work to fill our space with more inspiring classes + intergenerational arts events each season.

In 2024, we will also be working to grow our leadership to better reflect the diverse voices in our community. It takes a rich breadth of cultures, artistry, and professions to create a solid base for community arts programming.

If you would like to join our merry band to build an inclusive and vibrant (and fun, quite frankly) community arts center, I look forward to sitting down and talking more with you about how your skills and interests can be part of our 2024 plans.

MCA's mission is all about people: to inspire, engage, and nurture students, artists, audiences, and our community in their creative explorations. We are excited about living our mission in 2024, and in serving you as the best community arts center possible.

From the NYT article "10 Ways to Support Your Mental Health in 2024" we are calling out #7. Participate in the arts

Join us as the winter semester begins this Monday, Jan. 8th

• Ceramics

Rebecca@munroecenter.org

Holly@munroecenter.org

February vacation is back to its pre-pandemic, art sampling schedule with students traveling between ceramics, painting/drawing, and makerspace activities each day.

There is also a weeklong ceramics class for teens at 4:30.

Summer camp registration opens Monday, January 8 - dates and themes are listed on the website.

For high school volunteer opportunities, email info@munroecenter.org

Join artist Stephanie Stigliano as she guides participants in a printmaking activity using our new American Tool French Press. No experience required. For ages 16+

Register online - spaces are limited

The "library" is up and filled with little art pieces. You can find it located outside the front of the building near the driveway - bring some art, or take some art!

2024 is the Year of the Dragon - an emblem of strength, vitality, wealth, and auspiciousness in Chinese culture. Tickets for Lexington's celebrations can be found on the CAAL website.

In April 2025, Lexington will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington. As part of the 250th celebration, the Lex250 Commission and the Town of Lexington are commissioning a permanent commemorative artwork to serve as a monument to reflect on the anniversary.

Learn more about the project here

We have an ambitious year ahead of us with COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING & BUILDING STEWARDSHIP.

Email us to find out how you can sponsor an event

Coming up: Artist Talks & February Valentine making workshop