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McLean Project for the Arts is a critically acclaimed non-profit contemporary art center in the heart of McLean, VA http://t.co/Y1A4I0QQc6

 McLean, Virginia
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Of her paintings, artist Ayesha Kamal says, “Light changes them. Distance changes them. The viewer's own stillness changes them.” Experience the stunning exhibition 'Beyond Words: The Sacred Art of Ayesha Kamal' - on view through Dec. 6. #IslamicArt #Calligraphy
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Thank you, #ArtsFairfax! We are grateful for your continued support and investment in our work. It helps us continue providing meaningful arts experiences, exhibitions, and educational and outreach programs for our community. Learn more at MPAart.org

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McLean Project for the Arts (MPA) is a leading contemporary visual arts 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located at in McLean, VA. Our mission is to exhibit the work of emerging and established...

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#MemberSpotlight: @MP4A is one of fifteen arts organizations in the Dranesville District among 65 groups receiving a combined $601,900 in the fiscal year 2027 Operating Support Grants from ArtsFairfax. Read more at Patch. patch.com/virginia/mclean/dr…

15 McLean And Herndon-Area Arts Groups Win ArtsFairfax Grants

Fifteen Dranesville District arts groups are among 65 recipients sharing $601,900 in FY27 operating grants from ArtsFairfax.

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McLean Community Center@mcleanvacenterAug 13
REMINDER: Donate through this weekend at MCC for the Summer Food Drive with SHARE of McLean. Before you shop, be sure to check SHARE of McLeans Most Needed Items List (tinyurl.com/y5pzh7jp) to see what's needed most. Thank you for helping make a difference this summer!
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An educator in Washington, D.C., is using her work and art to celebrate and empower her students.to.pbs.org/45smkti

Teacher empowers her students to see themselves as art

An artist and educator in Washington, D.C., is using her work to celebrate her students while confronting the lasting effects of redlining. Blu Murphy is helping young people see themselves and their...

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Workers at the Guggenheim in New York vote to authorise a strike - The Art Newspaper - International art news and events theartnewspaper.com/2026/06/…

Workers at the Guggenheim in New York vote to authorise a strike

The vote comes as museum administrators and members of UAW Local 2110 seek to reach a new collective bargaining agreement that addresses healthcare costs and inflation

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Nice idea to entice arts lovers to meet others when they’re seeing a show by themselves. #supportthearts npr.org/2026/03/04/nx-s1-572…
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Such a fun idea! Minnesota Artist’s ‘Mini Art Vending Machine’ Has Sold Nearly 3,000 Pieces of One-Dollar Art goodnewsnetwork.org/minnesot…

Minnesota Artist's 'Mini Art Vending Machine' Has Sold Nearly 3,000 Pieces of One-Dollar Art

Head inside Inkwell Booksellers at 426 E. Hennepin in Minneapolis, put 4 quarters in and turn the wheel

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Artists & Mothers Announces 2026 Recipients of Childcare Grants artnews.com/art-news/news/ar…
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Pace Gallery has dropped 50 artists from its roster of 135 and eliminated 50 of its 250 staff, the NYT reports. "The current gallery model isn't only broken, it's unfixable," CEO Marc Glimcher said, adding that Pace will refocus on roughly 80 artists. artforum.com/news/pace-makes…

Citing “Unfixable” Gallery Model, Pace Makes Deep Cuts to Artist Roster, Staff

Pace Gallery has dropped 50 artists from its roster of 130 and cut 50 of its 250 staff, citing its current large-scale model as "unfixable.”

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We were honored to attend @mp4a's ribbon cutting for the new Berlage Arts and Education Center. Congrats on this amazing achievement! 🎨 #todayatfpa #communityarts #fairfaxarts #communitymedia
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Happy May 4th from QB 🌌🌟
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#MemberSpotlight: @MP4A will be hosting its Spring Benefit on Thursday, May 7, in McLean to raise funds supporting its mission to educate and inspire the community through contemporary visual art exhibitions and arts education programs. Learn more at mpaart.org.

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McLean Project for the Arts (MPA) is a leading contemporary visual arts 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located at in McLean, VA. Our mission is to exhibit the work of emerging and established...

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Exciting to see this local news coverage of our upcoming opening! New arts center with all-day cafe takes shape in downtown McLean | FFXnow ffxnow.com/2026/04/13/new-ar…

New arts center with all-day cafe takes shape in downtown McLean | FFXnow

Previous Image 1/7 Next Image Construction is progressing at a promising clip on the McLean Project for the Arts' (MPA) new Berlage Arts & Education Center. The walls were still bare and some...

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McLean Project for the Arts Seeks Part-Time Ceramic Studio Manager - East City Art Join us! eastcityart.com/calls-for-en…

McLean Project for the Arts Seeks Part-Time Ceramic Studio Manager - East City Art

Ceramics wheel, MPA McLean Project for the Arts (MPA) seeks a part-time Ceramics Studio Manager (15–20 hours per week) to support and help shape MPA Clay, a...

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Server CAFE MONET, McLean, VA $250 training bonus, $250 after 60 days at Cafe Monet | Harri Jobs Join us as we open the new Berlage Center for Arts & Education in downtown McLean! #FairfaxCountyJobs harri.com/Cafe-Monett-BCQdns…

Server CAFE MONET, McLean, VA at Cafe Monet | Harri Jobs

Dear prospective team member, KNEAD is expanding, and we are looking for talented servers to join our team for both existing restaurants and upcoming ...

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McLean Project for the Arts Seeks Part-Time Ceramic Studio Manager eastcityart.com/calls-for-en…
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Wendy Red Star is a multimedia artist whose work celebrates Native identity and reminds us why art matters in how we’re remembered. to.pbs.org/4bLEMkH

A Brief But Spectacular take on channeling identity through art

Wendy Red Star is a multimedia artist who grew up on the Crow Indian Reservation in Montana. Her work spans photography, sculpture, fiber arts and performance to celebrate Native identity and remind...

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Nat'l Endow f/t Arts@NEAartsApr 1
🚨 DEADLINE EXTENDED 🚨 K-8 students now have until MONDAY, APRIL 6 to submit to the Bookmark Design Challenge: Celebrating America's 250th! Spread the word and get your bookmark submitted before the new deadline: arts.gov/bookmarks ⏰
BookMark Design Challenge: Celebrating America's 250th. K-8 Students! Submit your design! arts.gov/Bookmarks. Deadline Extended!: Monday, April 6, 2026 5 pm Eastern Time

ALT BookMark Design Challenge: Celebrating America's 250th. K-8 Students! Submit your design! arts.gov/Bookmarks. Deadline Extended!: Monday, April 6, 2026 5 pm Eastern Time

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Spring has sprung at MPA! 💐 Your March newsletter has Spring Benefit sponsorship information, spring art class details, information on our upcoming Spring Solo Exhibitions, and more! mpaart.org/wp-content/upload…
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Their Ancestor Was an Enslaved Potter. They Are Battling to Recover His Legacy. nytimes.com/2026/03/25/arts/… via @NYTimes

Their Ancestor Was an Enslaved Potter. They Are Battling to Recover His Legacy. (Gift Article)

The descendants of David Drake learned who he was 10 years ago. They see his jars as his artistic and spiritual inheritance — and their own.

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