McLean Project for the Arts

About Me

The mission of McLean Project for the Arts is to exhibit the work of emerging and established artists from the mid-Atlantic region; to promote public awareness and understanding of the concepts of contemporary art; and to offer instruction and education in the visual arts. *MPA is a non-profit visual arts center founded in 1962 to exhibit the work of emerging and established regional artists. *In addition to its program of high quality, professionally-curated art exhibitions, MPA presents special traveling exhibitions from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. *MPA/Corcoran, an educational partnership, offers art classes for children and adults taught by instructors from the Corcoran College of Art + Design. MPA also presents the Art Reach program for area schools, gallery talks, and day trips to area museums and galleries. *COME VISIT US @ 1234 INGLESIDE AVENUE, MCLEAN, VA 22101* call us @ 703.790.1953* WWW.MPAART.ORG

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My Blog

Jo Smail, Pat Goslee, and Sangbok Lee Sept 11 - October 25, 2008

ome see our three new exhibitions, featuring the works of Jo Smail in the Emerson Gallery, Pat Goslee in the Atrium Gallery, and Sangbok Lee in the Ramp Gallery. The shows open on September 11 with a ...
Posted by on Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:43:00 GMT

40 Artists to Participate in the 2008 MPAartfest!

The McLean Project for the Arts is proud to announce the lineup of visual artists for their upcoming 2008 MPAartfest event! 1. Chris Monette Appleton painting/collage2. Ann Barbieri abstract pain...
Posted by on Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Once Again, Again: Rhythm and Repetition exhibition

Come see our new exhibition, entitled Once Again, Again: Rhythm and Repetition in the Emerson and Atrium Galleries. The show opens on June 19 with a reception and gallery talk from 7 to 9 pm, and will...
Posted by on Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:53:00 GMT

Great Reviews in the Washington Post and in the DCist for the MPA

Michael O'Sullivan wrote a wonderful review in today's Weekend section of The Washington Post. On page 5, under "Should You Go?" MPA's current exhibit gets the green GO light. Go to page 45 for the fa...
Posted by on Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:18:00 GMT

2008 MPA artfest CALL FOR ENTRIES is out!

The McLean Project for the Arts is proud to announce that the 2008 MPA arfest CALL FOR ENTRIES is out! The artists that participated in last year's MPA artfest were a wonderfully talented group&...
Posted by on Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:32:00 GMT

AudioTours are now available to enhance your visit to McLean Project for the Arts

If you'd like to learn more about the art on exhibit in the Emerson Gallery, MPA now offers short audio tours narrated by our exhibition director, Nancy Sausser. MPA received a grant from the Arts Co...
Posted by on Wed, 02 Jan 2008 10:16:00 GMT

New sculpture and painting exhibitions @ MPA Nov 29, 2007 - Jan 12, 2008

November 29, 2007 January 12, 2008 Reception and Juror's Talk: Thursday, November 29 , 7 9 PM Please look at the photo album from the Reception and Juror's Talk for: Transform, Transport, Transpo...
Posted by on Fri, 07 Dec 2007 22:07:00 GMT