Dear Mosesian Arts friends,

As many of us prepare to gather with family and friends and give thanks for the blessings and joys in our lives, I invite you to support Mosesian Arts as we work to rebuild the arts in our community.

Last November, when our arts center reopened after the pandemic closure and lobby renovation, we knew that rebuilding our programming wouldn’t be easy. Not only were pandemic concerns still high (and rising through early 2022) but the absence of New Rep Theatre left a gap on our stages and in our budget. Continuing construction on our campus has even challenged us to fight the perception from some that the arts center is still closed!

Behind the scenes, the Mosesian Arts staff regrew with new employees joining those who had sustained us through the prior year and a half. New and returning teaching artists, production staff, and artistic partners joined too. On our stages, in our galleries, and in our classrooms, we programmed a growing offering of performances, exhibitions, and arts education for youth and adults with diverse interests.

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Rebuilding programming has required bringing our budget back toward pre-pandemic levels, while striving to attract new audiences, visitors, and students. Government relief grants provided for some lost income, but relief grants aren’t sustainable. Going forward, we’ll rely much more again on those of you in our community for financial stability.

Like last year, donors may choose to support our general fund or capital campaign. General donations go where they’re most needed – with the largest part of each gift supporting programs such as Watertown Children’s Theatre, visual arts education, exhibitions, and performances. Capital campaign donations will support the final $100,000 to be raised for our reimagined entrance and lobby, and they’ll begin a fund to maintain our facility for the future.

However you choose to give, your support is crucial this year. If you appreciate the work we’ve done to build up the arts in this community, please join us in supporting our positive and inclusive arts organization where lives – young and old, of all backgrounds, interests, and abilities – change for the better.

I wish you and yours a safe and happy holiday. While our staff is enjoying some time away, we're also preparing for a December packed with a variety of events for the whole family, and we hope to see you soon!

P.S. Registration for the Winter 2023 Session of classes in performing and visual arts for youth and adults has begun! Browse the class catalog by clicking here! We've also recently posted a new Call for Art in partnership with Newton Art Association.

For all of the latest events, schedules, and tickets, visit us online at MosesianArts.org! With so much to see, learn and experience at Mosesian Arts, we hope to see you soon!