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MMOA presents…. Art of the Car

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We spend so much of our lives in our cars—and for many of us, they become more than just transportation. They carry our memories, our personalities, and sometimes even our […]

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THE CREATIVE PULSE Vol.2 / 2025

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Volume 2 of THE CREATIVE PULSE, our MAC newsletter is now available, click read more to see What’s happening at the Monson Arts Council.

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WORKSHOP 13 CALL FOR ARTISTS

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Workshop 13 call for artists for their Annual NorthEast Fine Arts Exhibition. $1000.00 prize for best in show. August 23 – September 7th. Deadline for entry July 15th. For more […]

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Vermeer

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On one level, Jan Vermeer fits comfortably in the classification as a “little Dutch” master.  He works in the new “speculative” tradition of building up a specialty; he works small […]

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Join us at Summerfest!

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Join us at the House of Art for a MAC Summerfest celebration. Browse the Monson Museum of Art exhibition and decorate MAC the Dragon on a free tote bag available […]

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Old Post Road Orchestra Concert 2025

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FREE CONCERTS!! Please share!! The Monson Arts Council is excited to once again partner with the Old Post Road Orchestra for another incredible concert this year!! This will be a […]

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The Little Dutch Masters

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My next “favorite artist” is actually a collection of artists, a phenomenon known as the “Little Dutch Masters”.  The self-portrait with lute is one example: Jan Steen.  These were artists […]

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Velasquez

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With Velasquez we are dealing with the third of the great triumvirate of Baroque masters, along with Rembrandt and Rubens.  Velazquez has also been called the greatest painter of all […]

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New Volunteer Opportunity

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To all who may be interested,   The Monson Arts Council Community Players are looking for volunteers to join a Holiday Production Selection Subcommittee.  Members would be expected to work with […]

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MAC Newsletter Vol.1 / 2025

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The Creative Pulse Spotlight On Every issue of The Creative Pulse will shine a spotlight on a specific individual, group or event that we believe enriches our community. We encourage […]

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