November 2023
Classes • Workshops • Holiday Events
It is hard for all of us to wrap our heads around IT WAS JUST SUMMER! But here we are on the cusp of winter, with wonderful events, classes and workshops on the horizon, and celebrating the arrival of two very special artists to our MCA family.

Cozy up and read all about it below, and be sure to mark your calendar to join us for the 1st ever Youth Art Holiday Market happening Sat. Dec. 9


Artwork by Stephanie Stigliano - Blue Jay and Magnolia, Collage, 8.5" x 10.5"
Arts Ed & Holiday Shows
Printmaking Workshop

We are thrilled to welcome printmakers and newbies alike into our new printmaking studio for a one-day workshop with Stephanie Stigliano.

Ages 18+

Bountiful Harvest Monotype Workshop
Saturday, Nov. 18
10am - 2:30 (w lunch break)

Read more and register here
Winter Class & Camp Registration

Winter art and theater class listings go online November 11. Registration opens December 4.

Summer camp will have dates and themes also listed this month, with registration opening in early January.
The Nutcracker

LSB presents The Nutcracker
December 1 & 2
Scottish Rite Museum & Library

To learn more, visit the website or call 781-861-9349. 
Annual Holiday Show

The Dance Inn presents their Annual Holiday Show
December 1 & 2
Regent Theater in Arlington.

To learn more, email or call:
781-863-5360, office@thedanceinn.com
MCA Gallery & Artists
In the Gallery

November 4 - December 30

MCA welcomes Emily Passman to finish out the calendar year with us. Emily's works bring an exhibition of observational acrylic and oil paintings. Journey from New England to California, seeing the world through this expressive, "fresh" point of view.

Reception Nov 17, 5-8pm
All are welcome
Around Town!

Barbara Lucas (MCA studio 224) has a Lexington trifecta this month with work displayed in the new Galaray House coffee bar & gallery on Mass. Ave. in Lexington Center, in the "Home" exhibition at LexArt, as well as CVS windows as part of ArtWalk in Lexington Center. Beyond Lexington she has 3 of her paintings in a new exhibition at Noa Gallery in Groton.
Welcome to our new Artists!
We are delighted to welcome Amantha Tsaros (studio 325) & Suanne Peterson (studio 210) to our MCA family of artists who have their studios in the building.

Amantha is a Lexington resident with paintings that are a reaction to the current culture of extreme bullying and persistent vitriol. She aims to trample darkness with love, joy, and optimism. Each painting is a celebration, a mixture of colors and shapes that express happiness or resilience. 

Suanne is an art educator in the Lincoln-Sudbury school system. She has been bringing her daughter to the ballet school at MCA for 13 years! Her current focus is Cyanotypes and looks forward to bringing both an adult and a youth cyanotype workshop to our community arts line-up (watch this space).
Community Events
Youth Art Holiday Market

We have over 20 young artists registered with art and crafts that include ceramics, origami, felted ornaments, tote bags, polymer bracelets and much more!

Mark your calendars to join us between 1:00 - 4:00 to celebrate these young art entrepreneurs.

#shoplocal
9th Annual ArtWalk

57 artists are in 22 shop windows downtown now through Thanksgiving!

If you missed the guided tour, you can find an interactive map online, as well as a sneak peak at the art!

Be sure to see our 3D art in the window of Galaray House. This was created by MCA teacher, Laurel Smith & MCA ED, Cristina Burwell to raise funds for our art tuition assistance program.
Volunteer Opportunities
Let your leadership shine!

The MCA Board of Directors is actively seeking leaders and friends of the arts to join our amazing organization and have a voice in its future direction.

Email us to set up a time to meet and learn more!
What is the Sesquicentennial?

Find out what MCA is planning for public art initiatives for the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington, and how you can get involved.

Email us for more information
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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