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Please note: Due to a special event, MPA’s McLean Community Center office and Emerson gallery will close at 12 noon, Thursday, May 7. The Berlage Arts & Education Center galleries and Café Monet will be open regular hours of operation.

Now Open: Café Monet!

MPA is thrilled to announce that Café Monet--located inside MPA's *new* Berlage Center for Arts & Education--is now open and accepting reservations. Join us for lunch (M-F 11:30am-4pm), happy hour (M-F, 3-6pm), dinner (M-Th., 4-9pm; Fri. 4-10pm; Sat. 3-10pm; and Sun. 3-9pm). Reservations available via OpenTable.

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Now Open!

Visit us at our new MPA Berlage Arts & Education Center now through June 7, 2026 to experience "Yasmine C. Iskander: Life Through the Power of Color." We will hold an Opening Exhibition Reception on Thursday, May 14 from 7-9pm.

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Spring Solos Tea & Talk

Join MPA staff on Wednesday, May 13 at 11am for a Spring Solos Tea & Talk. Enjoy a cup of tea and discuss our Spring Solo exhibitions with MPA Artistic Director Nancy Sausser and MPA staff. Our Spring Solos feature work by Zsudayka Nzinga and Darlene R. Taylor (Emerson Gallery) and Sabine Carlson (Atrium Gallery).

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MPA Summer Art Camps

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!

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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 also have several exciting workshop offerings.

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MPA ArtReach

MPA’s ArtReach program focuses on differently abled community members, including FCPS school students, community partners, adults, and seniors. ArtReach participants make great artistic strides each week!

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MPA Berlage Arts & Education Center

Thanks to Angela Woolsey from FFXNow for her in-depth article on the upcoming opening of our MPA Berlage Arts & Education Center. Click on the button below to read more.

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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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