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The Future Is Now graphic in a horizontal format that will appear on the archive page for the exhibit.

2025 The Future Is Now – Student Juried Art Exhibit, May 8-June 25

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The Future Is Now 2025 STUDENT JURIED ART EXHIBITIONMay 8-June 25 Student Artists Reception: Sunday June 8, 11am-1pm The Morini Gallery at the Mass Arts Center is excited to present its second exclusive Juried Student Art Exhibition, “The Future is Now,” showcasing the incredible artwork of Mansfield and Norton High School students. This exhibition provided a unique opportunity for young local artists to submit their work for possible juried selection by the Curators of the Morini Gallery, allowing their art to be displayed for the general public, including theater and concert-goers at MAC. The Student Artists Reception was held on More info…

Charitable Planned Giving Gifts of Assets and Bequests

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Charitable Planned Giving Gifts of Assets and Bequests Gifts of Financial Assets at Any Time There are several ways to contribute to the continued success and growth of the Mass Arts Center. Gifts of mutual funds, stocks, bonds, IRAs, cash, or other financial assets are impactful ways to support our mission of bringing the arts to life in our community.   Examples include:   Stocks & Mutual Funds Gifts of appreciated securities, such as mutual funds or stocks, directly to a nonprofit organization may help you avoid capital gains tax and net investment tax.   IRA   If you are 70 ½ or older, More info…

AUDITION NOTICE: Legally Blonde Jr.: The Musical

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AUDITION NOTICE: Legally Blonde Jr.: The Musical The Mass Arts Center proudly announces auditions for Legally Blonde Jr. Directed & Choreographed by: Dori Bryan-PloyerMusic Directed by: Esther ZabinskiStage Managed by: Maggie Ault WHERE: The Mass Arts Center888 South Main StreetMansfield MA 02048 WHEN: Sat Jan. 18: 2:00-5:00 Preliminary AuditionsSun Jan 19: 5:00-8:00 Callbacks (5:00-6:00 Dance Audition: Dress for Movement.)6:00-8:00 (Readings and song selections from the show.) WHO: Seeking singers/dancers/actors ages 10-18. HOW: By appointment. Contact Production Stage Manager, Maggie Ault at legally-blonde-jr@massartscenter.org to book your audition time. WHAT: Please prepare 32-64 bars of a contemporary musical theatre song, in the More info…

A photo of the cast of Beautiful watching kids in the Mas Arts Academy Jr. Performance Team warm up. Photo by Dori Bryan-Ployer

2024 Beautiful Serendipity

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Beautiful Serendipity On Saturday afternoon, Oct. 5th a snafu in scheduling turned into a delightful joining of two generations of artists. So, it was … …while our Academy students were in class in the studio, the cast of Beautiful was in the dressing room getting ready for an added matinee performance necessitated by a sold-out run. The previously unscheduled performance conflicted with our afternoon class, but arrangements had been made to ensure that the class would be released prior to the start of the Beautiful performance. All was well; however, the dismissal time did not allow for the cast’s performance More info…