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Please Note: McLean Project for the Arts will be closed this Saturday, October 4. Art classes will meet as scheduled.

Coming Soon!

Mark your calendars! MPA will open its next Atrium Gallery exhibition, "Bernard (Bernie) Boston Retrospective: A Photojournalist, Social Justice Advocate, and Family Man", on Thursday, November 6, 2025, with an Opening Exhibition Reception from 4-6pm. The exhibit is a collaboration between MPA and the Friends of Historic Pleasant Grove Church.

Exhibition Information

East City Art Review

Thank you to Claudia Rousseau for her thoughtful East City Arts review of our Women Artists of the DMV exhibition.

The last day to view the exhibition is this Saturday, Nov. 1. Don’t miss it!!

Read the East City Art Review!

Fall Workshop Offerings

This fall, MPA is excited to announce an extensive fall workshop lineup. Offerings include new workshops, such as Beginning Video Editing and Painted Leather Bag Workshop, as well as returning favorites such as Ronni Jolles' always-popular Creating Artwork with Layered Paper series.

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Art in the HEART of McLean

MPA is excited to be expanding in the HEART of McLean. Find out more about our new MPA Berlage Arts & Education Center and how you can join us.

Read the Press Release & Learn More

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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Fall Workshops

Join MPA this fall for one of our many fall workshops, including NEW offerings such as Beginning Video Editing and Color Theory Deep Dive.

Workshop Offerings

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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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