October 2023
Weekend Events • Volunteering • ArtDog
The excitement of a new fiscal year, and classes beginning again fills the hallways and studios. So very much is happening in & around the building, that this newsletter is just bursting with information!

Take a moment to glance through it all (and get your calendar out)

Artwork by Ricardo Maldonado displayed this month in ArtWalk
Arts Ed
Evening Watercolor

There is still room in the adult watercolor class on Mondays from 6 - 8pm.

Register online

Read more about the teacher, Lea Baecksteiner, on Teacher Bios page

Lex School of Ballet

Registrations are still being accepted for Lexington School of Ballet’s Fall term!
To learn more, visit the website or call 781-861-9349. 

🎄Save the Date! LSB presents The Nutcracker December 1 & 2 at the Scottish Rite Museum & Library. 
Last call for singers!

The Lexington Children’s Chorus is seeking singers in grades 3-6 to audition for the upcoming season! We have been invited to share the stage with the Lexington Symphony for their popular Holiday Pops concerts in December! Auditions will take place by appointment. Please visit the website for more information on how to audition. Enrollment is open until early October. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!  
MCA Artists & Local Shows
IN THE PRESENCE OF TREES II
If you love trees and/or art, join us this month for a reception in the MCA gallery with a special interpretive dance performance by our own Dance Inn's Legacy Dance Company on 
Saturday, October 14th - 2:00 - 4:00

www.MunroeCenter.org/in-the-gallery

Barbara Lucas (MCA studio 224) has work displayed in the new Galaray House gallery. The coffee bar opens today with 20% off your espresso bar purchase + weekend events too! Galaray House can be found on Mass. Ave. in Lexington Center.

Adrienne Sloane (MCA studio 212) has work on display at the stunning Gallery Twist in their new show "Pairings". Gallery Twist can be found on Mass. Ave. between the Battle Green & Worthen St. at select times, or by special appointment.
Artist Studios for Rent
Beginning November 1st we will have 2 studios for rent (197sf + 493sf).
Artist applications online here, with a deadline of October 10 @ 5pm.
We will miss Jeanine & Youngsheen, and look forward to seeing them back in the building for artist meet-ups this winter!
Community Events
Porchfest!

This Saturday afternoon you can stroll through a number of neighborhoods in Lexington and enjoy some free music + fellowship with fellow amblers.

Find the map of all the artists, times, and locations online here. And find your way to the Ellen Stone Building at 5pm to round out the day.

Brought to you by the hardworking folks at Lexington's Council for the Arts.
ArtWalk Festivities

57 artists in 22 shop windows downtown, beginning this Tuesday!

Make plans to kick off the celebrations with an ArtWalk tour, outdoor paint night, and band Friday, October 13.


Event details online - paint night by registration only.
Pumpkin Fest!

Saturday, October 14
12 - 8pm

Wine & beer garden
Lawn games
Pumpkin painting & carving
Face painting
Balloon twisting
Live music
Aerialist Performances
Sugar skull painting
Do you have a young artist at home?

Holiday markets are a great way to share your passion with others (and continue to fund your craft!).

We are encouraging all art entrepreneurs 18 and younger to plan ahead to display their wares @ MCA for our 1st Youth Art Holiday Market on Saturday, Dec. 9.

Register online
Volunteer Opportunities
Let your leadership shine!

The MCA Board of Directors is actively seeking leaders and friends of the arts to join our amazing organization and have a voice in its future direction.

Email us to set up a time to meet and learn more!
What is the Sesquicentennial?

Find out what MCA is planning for public art initiatives for the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington, and how you can get involved.

Email us for more information
Just Fun . . .
Waiting for a sibling to finish their class?
Here early for a class?
Have an explore around the building and grounds - Count the number of pumpkins that have sprouted by front sign, take a walk in the labyrinth, or sit down outside the office at our community coloring book. There is also a library at the end of the hallway on the middle floor, a gallery show, + a give-and-take free library on the ground floor.
@ArtDogMunroe

Meet our newest social media influencer with frequent posts to give some paws-itive vibes to your week be it on Instagram or Facebook.

Follow him for more fun!
Building Update

What is happening with the elevator project you ask? Working with budget templates isn't sexy, but it's where we are.

Class tuitions support our arts education classes, but we rely on the generosity of our community to help catalyze new innovative programming, and initiatives such as our accessibility work.

Use the button here to give your financial support, or contact the office to learn more about what we do and how valuable your time could be!
pARTners 2022 - 2023
Many thanks to the organizations that partner with us to bring art to life!