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!

Come in from the cold and join MPA for a winter art class! Start your New Year off right by registering for a favorite class, or trying your hand at one of our new offerings, such as “Change-It-or-Save-It Studio” with M. Jane Johnson. Visit our website for class details!

March is Youth Art Month!
Join MPA for our Youth Art Shows featuring work by FCPS McLean and Langley Pyramid students from elementary through high school.

The McLean Pyramid show runs March 5-15, 2026, and the Langley Pyramid show runs March 19-April 6, 2026.
Please join us as we celebrate these talented young artists!