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Mark your calendars: #GivingTuesday is November 30. An annual global day of giving and unity, #GivingTuesday unleashes the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. When you support MPA with a #GivingTuesday donation, you make individual and community transformation through the visual arts possible.

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Coming Soon

Join MPA Dec. 2, 2021 as we open our two newest exhibitions. "Give and Take: Building Form" (Emerson Gallery) will feature abstract wood sculpture by Emilie Benes Brzezinski, Rachel Rotenberg, Foon Sham, and Norma Schwartz. The Atrium Gallery will feature "Intersectional Painting: Works by Sheila Crider." Exhibitions underwritten by Pamela and David Danner.

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Register Now for Winter Art Classes

Come in from the cold and join MPA for an exciting lineup of Winter/Spring art classes for all ages and abilities. MPA's lineup includes some of our long-time favorites, as well as exciting new options. Classes will take place online and in our DuVal Studio.

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Call for Exhibition Proposals

MPA currently seeks solo exhibition proposals for our Spring 2022 exhibitions. Contemporary living artists working in the Mid-Atlantic region are invited to submit exhibition or project proposals for display in MPA's Emerson and Atrium Galleries. Submission deadline: January 17, 2022.

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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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Brzezinski Gift

MPA announces gift of artist Emilie Benes Brzezinski’s work. MPA will accept the mantle to establish the next chapter of her spectacular body of work. The gift was announced at MPA’s ArtSprings! Virtual Benefit in April.

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Winter Exhibitions

Join MPA this winter for Give and Take: Building Form, featuring work by Emilie Benes Brzezinski, Rachel Rotenberg, Foon Sham and Norma Schwartz (Emerson Gallery) and Intersectional Painting: Works by Sheila Crider (Atrium Gallery).

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Visit Our Galleries

Beginning Dec. 2, The Atrium Gallery Exhibition will be available for viewing during MCC operating hours. The Emerson Gallery exhibit will be open for visitors Tues.-Fri. from 1-4pm and Sat. from 10am–3pm. MPA’s galleries will be closed Friday, Dec 3 and Saturday, Dec 4 due to the MCC Holiday Art & Crafts Festival.

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