MPAartfest 2021

The 15th Annual MPAartfest

Sunday, October 3rd, 10am-4pm

Mark your calendars! MPAartfest 2021 returns for its 15th year to McLean Central Park on Sunday, October 3, 2021 from 10am – 4pm.

During MPAartfest, McLean Central Park is transformed into a lively landscape of mini art galleries showcasing and offering for sale the work of juried artists from throughout the mid-Atlantic region. This FREE event features contemporary art, live music throughout the day from some of the DC-area’s best musical talents, a Children’s Art Walk, food vendors, and much more.

MPA is an independent non-profit 501(C)3 organization. Funds raised at MPAartfest via sponsorships and individual donations support MPA exhibitions and programs throughout the year.

MPAartfest 2021 is made possible with the help of the McLean Community Center, and through partnerships with our community and corporate sponsors, Fairfax County Park Authority and The Mather.

Please note:  The health and safety of our community, artists, and staff is our highest priority as we plan for the return to McLean Central Park for our 15th annual MPAartfest. We are working with state and local authorities, as well as following CDC guidelines, to ensure that we are in compliance with official policies as we develop COVID-19 protocols and procedures. We will be updating this information regularly to reflect the latest information and guidelines.

Can’t wait until October? Relive all of the best moments of Virtual MPAartfest 2020 online! Visit MPA’s YouTube Channel to experience all of the Meet the Artist Talks, as well as our Art+Music Moonlight Concert Series.

2021 MPAartfest Featured Artists

• John T. Allen
• Jill Banks
• Michele Banks
• Chery Ann Bearss
• Saya Behnam
• John Black
• Maria-Victoria Checa
• Lisa Cimino
• Shelia Crider
• Jacqui Crocetta
• Joseph Craig English
• Lucinda Esh
• Laurie Fields
• Ute Gill
• Courtney Gillen
• Justine “JT” Godown
• Judy Goskey
• Patricia Goslee
• Amie Hoeber
• Yasmine Iskander
• Carolee Jakes
• M. Jane Johnson
• Katie Keister
• Giselle Kolb
• Susan La Mont
• Joyce Lee
• Susan Livingston
• Jeffrey Lodge
• Darvill Nash
• Mike McConnell
• Jennifer Moffitt
• Begoña Morton
• Not-Wolf-Productions
• Carol Samour
• Claudia Samper
• Norma Schwartz
• Bikki Stricker
• David Sturtevant
• Dorian Traynham
• Julie Wallace

Adah Rose Gallery
Broadway Gallery
Threads of Blessing

Musical Performances

In recent years–under the enthusiastic leadership of MPAartfest Music Curator Ken Avis–music has become an integral and much-loved part of MPAartfest. The 15th Annual MPAartfest will continue this tradition with performances throughout the day by some of the DC-area’s most celebrated musicians.

This year’s expanded musical program features an international roster of critically acclaimed artists, including Nataly Merezhuk’s Hot Band, The Harry Bells, Sheyda Do’a Band, and more.

Support MPAartfest

MPAartfest continues to be a beloved community event because of our generous supporters. We are thrilled to be celebrating our 15th Anniversary MPAartfest and invite you to join us by sponsoring this special milestone event.

Your sponsorship of MPAartfest makes it possible for MPA to continue providing quality programs for our community including critically-recognized contemporary art exhibitions, over 150 classes each year in our art studio, as well as MPA’s award-winning ArtReach program that reaches more than 3,000 students, seniors, and special needs residents. Learn more about MPA’s mission and programs.

Soirée | A Celebration in Support of MPAartfest