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Please note: The McLean Community Center (including MPA) will be closed on Saturday, May 20, due to the McLean Day festivities taking place at Lewinsville Park.

Thank You for Supporting Spring Benefit!

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Thursday, May 18 at the beautiful Wildersmoor House for McLean Project for the Arts' 2023 Spring Benefit.

It was a joy to be together in this stunning home. We were thrilled to share Emilie Brzezinski's extraordinary sculptures exhibited for the evening. Special thanks to our Spring Benefit Co-Chairs Marsha Muawwad and Natalie von Seelen.

Spring Benefit Information

Call for Submissions

McLean Project for the Arts currently seeks submissions for the 17th Annual MPAartfest, a one-day juried fine art and craft show and sale featuring the work of more than 40 local and regional visual artists. This year’s festival will take place on Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm in McLean Central Park. Artists retain 100 percent of in-park sales.

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MPA Summer Art Camps

Mark your calendars--registration opens Monday, February 6 for MPA's 2023 Summer Art Camps. Offerings include MPA Art Camps (ages 6-13) and Abrakadoodle Camps (ages 3-6), as well as our CIT program. Sessions run June 26-August 11, with both half- and full-day options available. Sign up early to secure your spot!

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MPA Spring Solo Exhibitions

Please join MPA April 13 - June 10 for our Spring Solo Exhibitions. Featured works include Industry Standards: Works by Chris Combs; Concerns: Sculpture by George Lorio; and With My Face Against the Future: Paintings by Josh Whipkey.

Exhibition Information

Spring Art Class Registration

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 have several exciting workshop offerings and are excited to welcome back our Open Studio. MPA will be holding spring classes both online and in-studio. Visit our website for a complete list of class offerings.

This is MPA

In our changing world, MPA exhibits, educates, and inspires. Hear from our leaders and community members about what makes MPA so special.

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Remembering Emilie Benes Brzezinski

MPA will accept the mantle to establish the next chapter of sculptor and longtime McLean resident Emilie Benes Brzezinski’s spectacular body of work.

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The Atrium Gallery is available for viewing during MCC operating hours. The Emerson Gallery is open for visitors Mon.-Sat. from 10am-4pm. MPA’s administrative offices are open Mon.-Fri. from 10am-4pm.

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