Mark your calendars and join MPA on Thursday, May 7, 2026 for MPA's signature spring fête, Spring Benefit. MPA relies on the funds raised at Spring Benefit to further its mission to exhibit, educate, and inspire our community through contemporary visual arts. Martha Simons and Shannon Burwell will co-chair this year's event.

Registration for 2026 MPA Summer Art Camps Opens Monday, February 2. MPA's weekly themed camps are a great way to discover and explore a different art medium and make new friends. Offerings include MPA Art Camps (ages 6-13) and our CIT program, for students age 14-18. Sessions run June 22-August 7, 2026. Spots fill quickly—sign up early
to secure your spot!

Spring is right around the corner--and so is the start of MPA's Spring Art Class lineup. Offerings include some of our long-time favorites, as well as exciting new debut options. We also have several exciting workshop offerings.

MPA invites you to join us April 30 - June 13, 2026 for our Spring Solo exhibitions, featuring work by Zsudayka Nzinga and Darlene R. Taylor (Emerson Gallery) and Sabine Carlson (Atrium Gallery). An Opening Exhibition Reception will be held Saturday, May 2 at 2pm. The Spring Solo Exhibitions are sponsored by the O'Shaughnessy Hurst Memorial Foundation.