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McLean Project for the Arts MPAat50


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COMING UP in 2012!

MPA turns 50!

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
(1/31/12)

MPA POPS UP! Save the Date!
(1/26/12)

What's On: Exhibition Opening 2012
(1/16/12)

MPA: Art Classes for Adults
(1/10/12)

MPA: Art Classes for Kids and Teens
(1/10/12)

MPA: So Much Good News to Share!
(10/27/11)

MPA: What's On for Fall 2011

MPA: We Couldn't Do It Without You
(8/3/11)

MPA: Oh, To Be Young! (6/15/11)

Dear MPA: Letters from our ArtReach Students (3/7/11)

MPA ArtReach Program for Schools
(1/12/2011)

Roberto Bocci at MPA
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


Imaginary Botanicals by Elizabeth Whiteley
ATRIUM GALLERY


McLean Art Society Juried Exhibition
RAMP GALLERY

Eric Garner
Opening JAN 19

Opening Reception and Gallery Talk
Thursday, JAN 19, 7 - 9 pm
Free and Open to the Public

Constructions: New Work by Eric Garner
EMERSON GALLERY

Renee Sandell

Marking and Mapping: Finding Time, Space and Place by
Renee Sandell

ATRIUM GALLERY

MPA@50 Instructors' Exhibit
RAMP GALLERY

 

Eric Garner

JAN 19 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
EMERSON GALLERY

Renee Sandell Marking and Mapping: Finding Time, Space and Place by
Renee Sandell

ATRIUM GALLERY

MPA@50 Instructors' Exhibit
RAMP GALLERY

Family Art Workshop instructor, Sharon FishelFEB 11
Family Art Workshop
Cool Constructions
10 - 11:30 am
$10 per family
For Ages 4-8 and their parents

Using both two- and three-dimensional space, we will construct colorful geometric sculptures from found objects, geometric patterns and paint. Materials include wood, paint, cardboard and recycled plastic bottles and any other materials you choose to bring to recycle. We will be inspired by the multi-dimensional sculptures of Eric Garner in the gallery.
Instructor: Sharon Fishel
Click here for more info and to register

MPA tour to the Phillips Collection
FEB 16
Day Trip to
The Phillips Collection

Join MPA for a docent-led tour of
Snapshot: Painters and Photography,
Bonnard to Vuillard

Click here for info and registration

MPA turns 50!FEB 24
MPA Pop-Up Party!

The first of many events celebrating our 50th!

MPA will pop-up somewhere in McLean with a great new local band, Dead Cat Bounce, a fun art project, and of course, appetizers and refreshments. Prepare to dance!

Friday, FEB 24 7:30 to ???!
21 ond over

Stay tuned for more details -- and the location!



Eric Garner
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
EMERSON GALLERY

Marking and Mapping: Finding Time, Space and Place by
Renee Sandell

ATRIUM GALLERY

MPA@50 Instructors' Exhibit
RAMP GALLERY

Jay Barrow, Curator of the Sidney and Francis Lewis Collection
MAR 1
Art Marketing and Art Collecting in the 21st Century

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
Emerson Gallery

Free and open to all, but particularly of interest to artists and collectors.

Youth Art Show
MAR 7 - APR 8
Youth Art Show

Elementary Schools:
MAR 7 - 18
Reception: Sunday, MAR 11 3- 5 PM

Middle and High School
March 22 - April 8
Reception MAR, 5:30 - 7:30