July 2025

We have a fun summer evening planned for the whole family, featuring lemonade, lemonade rosé, limoncello ice, and snacks.

We are delighted to be welcoming back Bob Neiske & Billy Novick for some cool jazz, plus an up-close preview of the upcoming construction project, an art auction, and more!

Registration requested, but not required, to help organizers plan refreshments.

Summer Classes & Camp

Check off one incredibly hot week of amazingly fun and talented campers to kick off the summer! Some spaces remain in our weekly themed summer camp sessions, go online to learn more!

There’s still time to register for SUMMER CLASSES! Summer is the perfect time to take a creative break and explore drawing, painting, ceramics, and more! Spaces are still available for adults (16+) in Figure Drawing & Botanical Watercolor Painting.

Especially for TEENS! Register now for an evening ceramics class in August and check out a new songwriting session, offered in two week blocks beginning in mid July.

Sign up now for Aging Artfully, our next free monthly printmaking workshop for people 60 years and older.

Wed., August 13

10am-12:30pm

Week-long dance experiences are available for preschool & elementary age children. 

Get details at www.thedanceinn.com/kids

In the Gallery

“To Survive in These Shores,” photography by Jess Dugan, on view now through August. This show features a complex look at representations of older transgender people.

The MCA gallery is just up the stairs on the main floor hallway, and is open during regular business hours or by appointment. Stay tuned for more on a community reception later this summer!

In the Community

July's MCA Community Snapshot features Bob Adams - at the heart of MCA leadership and our construction project. An architect and former board chair, Bob reflects on MCA's growth and excitement about the future.

Read Bob's story here

Community Murals

You will find one mural behind the depot along the bikeway, and another in East Lexington around the corner from Walden Framer. These are being spearheaded by Lexington's Economic Development Office.

Read more about this initiative online

SHOP & SUPPORT the Arts: We’ve been selected as a non-profit partner in Star Market’s GIVE BACK reusable bag program for the month of July.

The MCA will receive $1 for each $3 Give Back Where It Counts reusable bag sold this month at the Star Market on Lexington St, Waltham. 

Construction Update

Yesterday we met our new construction team from Castagna Construction. This week we couldn't be more excited to imagine that building-wide air conditioning we are going to have next year!

Stop by the construction info. table at the Lemonade Social to learn more.

Updates about the whole project will continue to be posted our website, social media, and in these monthly newsletters.

Save the Dates

Fall visual art classes registration opens in mid-July. Mark your calendars to check the website to register for the classes you want most!

The 5th annual Lemonade Social returns on Friday, Aug. 1! Join us on the MCA front lawn for live music, art auction, festive drinks, and a celebration of our new construction project. Register now!

Add your talents to the 2nd annual Bikeway Block Party on Sunday, Sept. 14.

Join the fun - sign up to help plan, or be part of the day!

Read more about it at bikewayblockparty.org

We’re thrilled to be a host site again for Lexington’s Porchfest on September 27. More details coming soon & at lexingtonporchfest.org.

Wonder what we've been doing this year? All our newsletters are archived on our website

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 2025!

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