Menino Arts Center

Menino Arts Center The Menino Arts Center, Home of the Hyde Park Art Association. Serving the Hyde Park neighborhood of

The Menino Arts Center serves the neighborhood of Hyde Park, greater Boston and its suburban counterparts. With over 4,000 square feet of space, the MAC is home to a large classroom, seven affordable artist work studios, three galleries, a library and resource center, an auditorium and our organization’s home offices.

"Distress" © Lisa Murphy & "Illusion" © Thea Iberall - 1 of 61 Image/Word pairings in our "Images Then Words" exhibition...
01/17/2025

"Distress" © Lisa Murphy & "Illusion" © Thea Iberall - 1 of 61 Image/Word pairings in our "Images Then Words" exhibition on display through February 14. Join us for an Artists Reception on Saturday, January 25, 330 - 5 pm. Scan the QR code to hear Thea read her poem.

The exhibition is presented both physically at the MAC and virtually in a 3D gallery at https://www.hpaa-mac.org/exhibits/. Gallery hours are Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 10 am - 4 pm. Please come visit!

"Autumn" © Mary Hogan and "My First Self-Portrait" © María Luisa Arroyo Cruzado - 1 of 61 Image/Word pairings in our "Im...
01/17/2025

"Autumn" © Mary Hogan and "My First Self-Portrait" © María Luisa Arroyo Cruzado - 1 of 61 Image/Word pairings in our "Images Then Words" exhibition on display through February 14. Join us for an Artists Reception on Saturday, January 25, 330 - 5 pm. Scan the QR code to hear Maria read her poem.

The exhibition is presented both physically at the MAC and virtually in a 3D gallery at https://www.hpaa-mac.org/exhibits/. Gallery hours are Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 10 am - 4 pm. Please come visit!

01/17/2025

A wonderful poetry reading yesterday by Nidia Hernandez at nearby Blake Estates as part of the MAC's Mobile Arts Program! Thanks to Nidia Hernández for visiting with local seniors and to our poetry coordinator Linda Carney-Goodrich for organizing the reading and for taking the photo.

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"Time Piece" & "Piercing Sound" © Marjorie Kaye and "Space Time" © Sasja Lucas - 1 of 61 Image/Word pairings in our "Ima...
01/17/2025

"Time Piece" & "Piercing Sound" © Marjorie Kaye and "Space Time" © Sasja Lucas - 1 of 61 Image/Word pairings in our "Images Then Words" exhibition on display through February 14. Join us for an Artists Reception on Saturday, January 25, 330 - 5 pm. Scan the QR code to hear Sasja read her poem.

The exhibition is presented both physically at the MAC and virtually in a 3D gallery at https://www.hpaa-mac.org/exhibits/. Gallery hours are Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 10 am - 4 pm. Please come visit!

"Living Statue Barcelona" © Tom Hill and "Flash of Gold" © Marjorie Kaye - 1 of 61 Image/Word pairings in our "Images Th...
01/17/2025

"Living Statue Barcelona" © Tom Hill and "Flash of Gold" © Marjorie Kaye - 1 of 61 Image/Word pairings in our "Images Then Words" exhibition on display through February 14. Join us for an Artists Reception on Saturday, January 25, 330 - 5 pm.

The exhibition is presented both physically at the MAC and virtually in a 3D gallery at https://www.hpaa-mac.org/exhibits/. Gallery hours are Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 10 am - 4 pm. Please come visit!

"Gateway" © Joan Kent & "Seven Seas" © Jennifer Markell - 1 of 61 Image/Word pairings in our "Images Then Words" exhibit...
01/16/2025

"Gateway" © Joan Kent & "Seven Seas" © Jennifer Markell - 1 of 61 Image/Word pairings in our "Images Then Words" exhibition on display through February 14. Join us for an Artists Reception on Saturday, January 25, 330 - 5 pm.

The exhibition is presented both physically at the MAC and virtually in a 3D gallery at https://www.hpaa-mac.org/exhibits/. Gallery hours are Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 10 am - 4 pm. Please come visit!

"Highway 2" © Rosemarie Michmerhuizen & "The Navigator" © Linda Carney-Goodrich - 1 of 61 Image/Word pairings in our "Im...
01/15/2025

"Highway 2" © Rosemarie Michmerhuizen & "The Navigator" © Linda Carney-Goodrich - 1 of 61 Image/Word pairings in our "Images Then Words" exhibition on display through February 14. Join us for an Artists Reception on Saturday, January 25, 330 - 5 pm. Scan the QR code to hear Linda read her poem.

The exhibition is presented both physically at the MAC and virtually in a 3D gallery at https://www.hpaa-mac.org/exhibits/. Gallery hours are Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 10 am - 4 pm. Please come visit!

"Whale 2" © Mary Harman & "Tahlequah" © Adrien Ramirez - 1 of 61 Image/Word pairings in our "Images Then Words" exhibiti...
01/15/2025

"Whale 2" © Mary Harman & "Tahlequah" © Adrien Ramirez - 1 of 61 Image/Word pairings in our "Images Then Words" exhibition on display through February 14. Join us for an Artists Reception on Saturday, January 25, 330 - 5 pm.

The exhibition is presented both physically at the MAC and virtually in a 3D gallery at https://www.hpaa-mac.org/exhibits/. Gallery hours are Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 10 am - 4 pm. Please come visit!

"Reach for the Sky" © David Dauer and "Tulips Drift" © Holly Guran - 1 of 61 Image/Word pairings in our "Images Then Wor...
01/14/2025

"Reach for the Sky" © David Dauer and "Tulips Drift" © Holly Guran - 1 of 61 Image/Word pairings in our "Images Then Words" exhibition on display through February 14. Join us for an Artists Reception on Saturday, January 25, 330 - 5 pm. Scan the QR code to hear Holly read her poem.

The exhibition is presented both physically at the MAC and virtually in a 3D gallery at https://www.hpaa-mac.org/exhibits/. Gallery hours are Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 10 am - 4 pm. Please come visit!

"Locust Tree Seedpods" © Phil McAlary & "Wake" © J.W. Swagerty - 1 of 61 Image/Word pairings in our "Images Then Words" ...
01/13/2025

"Locust Tree Seedpods" © Phil McAlary & "Wake" © J.W. Swagerty - 1 of 61 Image/Word pairings in our "Images Then Words" exhibition on display through February 14. Join us for an Artists Reception on Saturday, January 25, 330 - 5 pm.

The exhibition is presented both physically at the MAC and virtually in a 3D gallery at https://www.hpaa-mac.org/exhibits/. Gallery hours are Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 10 am - 4 pm. Please come visit!

"Weaving Unraveling" © Erica Nazzaro & "The Committee" © Thea Iberall - 1 of 61 Image/Word pairings in our "Images Then ...
01/12/2025

"Weaving Unraveling" © Erica Nazzaro & "The Committee" © Thea Iberall - 1 of 61 Image/Word pairings in our "Images Then Words" exhibition on display through February 14. Join us for an Artists Reception on Saturday, January 25, 330 - 5 pm.

The exhibition is presented both physically at the MAC and virtually in a 3D gallery at https://www.hpaa-mac.org/exhibits/. Gallery hours are Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 10 am - 4 pm. Please come visit!

"Becoming/Unbecoming" © Ginny Zanger & "Invisible Disability" © Cassandre Charles - 1 of 61 Image/Word pairings in our "...
01/12/2025

"Becoming/Unbecoming" © Ginny Zanger & "Invisible Disability" © Cassandre Charles - 1 of 61 Image/Word pairings in our "Images Then Words" exhibition on display through February 14. Join us for an Artists Reception on Saturday, January 25, 330 - 5 pm.

The exhibition is presented both physically at the MAC and virtually in a 3D gallery at https://www.hpaa-mac.org/exhibits/. Gallery hours are Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 10 am - 4 pm. Please come visit!

"Smoky Mountain Church" © Matt Harman and "Forgiven" © Myles Friedman - 1 of 61 Image/Word pairings in our "Images Then ...
01/11/2025

"Smoky Mountain Church" © Matt Harman and "Forgiven" © Myles Friedman - 1 of 61 Image/Word pairings in our "Images Then Words" exhibition on display through February 14. Join us for an Artists Reception on Saturday, January 25, 330 - 5 pm. Scan the QR code on the poem to hear the author's reading of the work.

The exhibition is presented both physically at the MAC and virtually in a 3D gallery at https://www.hpaa-mac.org/exhibits/.
Gallery hours are Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 10 am - 4 pm. Please come visit!

Another great poetry reading in the books this past Thursday, featuring Miriam O'Neal, DeMisty Bellinger, and Timothy Ga...
01/11/2025

Another great poetry reading in the books this past Thursday, featuring Miriam O'Neal, DeMisty Bellinger, and Timothy Gager, it was wonderful to see the books flying off the table!

Next up are Amy M. Alvarez, Mckendy Fils-Aimé, and Sara Letourneau on Thursday, February 13, 7 - 9 pm. More info at https://www.hpaa-mac.org/poetry-readings/.

Last call for our Basic Watercolor Workshop with Larry Johnson tomorrow, Saturday, January 11, 2025, 10 am - 12 pm. Regi...
01/10/2025

Last call for our Basic Watercolor Workshop with Larry Johnson tomorrow, Saturday, January 11, 2025, 10 am - 12 pm. Register at https://www.hpaa-mac.org/classes/registration/.

By accurately rendering the color and textures of still life objects and nature scenes you will be able to understand and explore the possibilities of watercolor painting in a friendly supportive atmosphere. All levels welcome. Materials provided or bring your own.

Art @ Larry Johnson.

"2124" © Al Wallstrom & "burst" © Joe Webster - 1 of 61 Image/Word pairings in our newest exhibition "Images Then Words"...
01/10/2025

"2124" © Al Wallstrom & "burst" © Joe Webster - 1 of 61 Image/Word pairings in our newest exhibition "Images Then Words", which just opened last night. The exhibition is presented both physically at the MAC and virtually in a 3D gallery at https://www.hpaa-mac.org/exhibits/.

Gallery hours start today, Friday, January 10, 11 am - 4 pm. Please come visit!

Scan the QR code on the poem to hear the author's reading.

"First Cutting of Hay" © Laura Tetrault Gatzos & "... Green Ideas Sleep Furiously" © Mary Buchinger - 1 of 61 Image/Word...
01/10/2025

"First Cutting of Hay" © Laura Tetrault Gatzos & "... Green Ideas Sleep Furiously" © Mary Buchinger - 1 of 61 Image/Word pairings in our newest exhibition "Images Then Words", which opens tonight, Thursday, January 9, for our 2nd Thursday Poetry reading at the MAC. The exhibition is presented both physically at the MAC and virtually in a 3D gallery at https://www.hpaa-mac.org/exhibits/.

Gallery hours start tomorrow, Friday, January 10, 11 am - 4 pm. Please come visit!

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Founded in 1988, the Menino Arts Center serves the neighborhood of Hyde Park, greater Boston and its suburban counterparts. With over 4,000 square feet of space, the MAC is home to a large classroom, seven affordable artist work studios, three galleries, a library and resource center, an auditorium and our organization’s home offices.