![]() SELECT CALENDAR TO ENLARGE COMING UP in 2012! McLean Project for the Arts, founded in 1962, has been offering exhibitions of fine contemporary art, highly regarded art classes and art education outreach programs to the McLean area for 50 years. Festivities are planned throughout 2012 as MPA looks toward the future.Celebrate MPA@50 with these exciting events: MPA@50 Pop Up! MPA will officially launch the celebration of its 50th year with a "Pop-Up" party at an off-site location in downtown McLean. FEB 24 -- details to come! MPA@50 Special Exhibition (April-June, 2012) An extraordinary exhibition will be curated by past MPA exhibition directors will highlight the history of MPA through its artists. Spring Benefit: MPA@50 and Beyond Set to take place at historic Salona on Thursday, May 10, 2012, the ever-popular annual MPA Spring Benefit will be the centerpiece of MPA's 50th celebration. MPA Painting in the Park: Art-lovers of all ages are invited to participate in an outdoor art activity with cupcakes to celebrate 50 years of "connecting art and community" with MPA's renowned art classes, workshops and art education. (April-May, 2012) The 6th annual MPAartfest In October, 2012 MPAartfest will celebrate MPA@50 as art-lovers flock to McLean Central Park to see the work of 40+ local and regional juried artists. With live music, a children's art walk, arts activities for all ages, local food and more, MPAartfest is a unique event that truly connects art and community. For more details about MPA@50, sign up for MPA's email list at info@mpaart.org Click here to see photos from MPA events CLICK FOR THE LATEST EBLASTS MPA: for Artists and Art Lovers MPA POPS UP! Save the Date! What's On: Exhibition Opening 2012 MPA: Art Classes for Adults MPA: Art Classes for Kids and Teens MPA: So Much Good News to Share! MPA: We Couldn't Do It Without You MPA: Oh, To Be Young! (6/15/11) Dear MPA: Letters from our ArtReach Students (3/7/11) MPA ArtReach Program for Schools |
![]() JAN 5: Just added! Artist Talk by Roberto Bocci and Closing Reception for all three exhibitions Thursday, JAN 5, 7 - 9 pm Free and Open to the Public Roberto Bocci: Streams, Consciousness and Spaces In Between EMERSON GALLERY
Opening Reception and Gallery Talk Constructions: New Work by Eric Garner
Marking and Mapping: Finding Time, Space and Place by MPA@50 Instructors' Exhibit
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![]() JAN 19 through MAR 4 Opening Reception and Gallery Talk Constructions: New Work by Eric Garner MPA@50 Instructors' Exhibit
Join MPA for a docent-led tour of
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![]() Through MAR 4 Opening Reception and Gallery Talk Thursday, JAN 19, 7 - 9 pm Free and Open to the Public Constructions: New Work by Eric Garner Marking and Mapping: Finding Time, Space and Place by MPA@50 Instructors' Exhibit
Jay Barrows, curator of the private art collection of Sidney and Frances Lewis in Richmond, VA, will speak on the important changes that have taken place in the realm of marketing artwork to buyers and collectors. Thursday, March 1, 7- 9 pm Free and open to all, but particularly of interest to artists and collectors. Middle and High School |
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