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The Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts

The Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts
321 Arsenal Street
617-923-0100

About

Located in just six miles from Downtown Boston, The Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts (formerly the Arsenal Center for the Arts) is a vibrant multi-disciplinary community arts venue located in Watertown, Massachusetts. This 30,000 sq. ft. former US Army arsenal is home to the 380-seat Main Stage Theater, a 100-seat Black Box theater, Exhibition Galleries, 2 Rehearsal Halls, Education Classrooms, and Resident Artist Studios. Offerings include visual and performing arts productions, classes, and workshops for all ages, literary/art discussions, and world-class theatrical and musical performances. The Center is home to the award-winning Watertown Children’s Theatre as well as New Repertory Theatre, Professional Theatre Company in residence.

The Mosesian Center for the Arts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

Our mission at The Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts is to open doors to excite and inspire diverse audiences and artists to create, appreciate, participate and grow through the arts.


Upcoming Events at The Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts

Exhibition - Vision and Process: Art Inspired by Science

Wednesday, Nov 27, 2024 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm
Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts
Watertown, MA
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Exhibition - Vision and Process: Art Inspired by Science

Friday, Nov 29, 2024 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm
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Watertown, MA
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Silk Painting Workshop - Paint Winter Fairy Tale

Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 from 11:00am to 2:00pm
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Watertown, MA
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Exhibition - Vision and Process: Art Inspired by Science

Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm
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Watertown, MA
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Exhibition - Vision and Process: Art Inspired by Science

Thursday, Dec 5, 2024 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm
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Watertown, MA
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Exhibition - Vision and Process: Art Inspired by Science

Friday, Dec 6, 2024 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm
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Watertown, MA
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Lantern Making Workshop with Dawn Scaltreto

Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024 from 10:30am to 12:30pm
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Watertown, MA
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Exhibition - Vision and Process: Art Inspired by Science

Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm
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Watertown, MA
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Exhibition - Vision and Process: Art Inspired by Science

Thursday, Dec 12, 2024 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm
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Watertown, MA
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Exhibition - Vision and Process: Art Inspired by Science

Friday, Dec 13, 2024 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm
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Watertown, MA
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Exhibition - Vision and Process: Art Inspired by Science

Wednesday, Dec 18, 2024 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm
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Watertown, MA
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Art of Jazz - SheGrooves

Wednesday, Dec 18, 2024 at 7:30pm
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Watertown, MA
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Exhibition - Vision and Process: Art Inspired by Science

Thursday, Dec 19, 2024 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm
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Watertown, MA
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Exhibition - Vision and Process: Art Inspired by Science

Friday, Dec 20, 2024 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm
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Watertown, MA
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Exhibition - Vision and Process: Art Inspired by Science

Thursday, Dec 26, 2024 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm
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Watertown, MA
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Recent News

Mosesian Center For The Arts News - August 5, 2024

Renew Today A special welcome to our newest members of the Mosesian Center for the Arts and MANY THANKS to all of our members! Your support helps us make a direct impact by enriching our community through the arts and we appreciate each and…

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Mosesian Center for the Arts Update: July 25, 2024

Membership Renew Today A big thank you to you all, and a special welcome to our newest members of the Mosesian Center for the Arts. Your support helps us make a direct impact by enriching our community through the arts and we appreciate each…

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Mosesian Center for the Arts News - July 10, 2024

A very big thank you to you all, and a special welcome to our newest members of the Mosesian Center for the Arts. Your ongoing support helps us continue to enrich our community through the arts and we appreciate each and every member who has joined…

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Summer Stages and Studios Begins on July 8 and Continues Through August!

Still looking for something for the kids or teens to do this summer? Our Summer Stages & Studios programs begin in just one week with new sessions starting throughout July and August. Don't have a young artist or actor but want to support…

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Exhibition - Entwined: Visual and Textual Narratives at Mosesian Center for the Arts

The Mosesian Center for the Arts is excited to present an exhibition that finds inspiration in literature, the written word, folk tales, and stories of all kinds from fairy tales to narratives that are autobiographical or speak of the human…

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Don't Miss MCA's Annual Benefit and Mosesian Awards: Our Stories on May 21, 2024

Our Stories: 2024 Annual Benefit and Mosesian Awards Join us for Our Stories, a celebration of Mosesian Arts as a regional destination for the performing and visual arts. Honorees of the evening’s Mosesian Awards include critically…

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Mosesian Center For The Arts News - April 8, 2024

This April is our busiest month since we reopened in November 2021! We have a huge variety of performances and events to share over the coming weeks, but this week is especially filled with laughs! Come see, learn, and experience it all at Mosesian…

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Watertown Children's Theatre News: Come See Honk Jr. This Weekend!

Don't Miss Honk Jr. THIS WEEKEND! Based on Hans Christian Andersen's beloved fable of The Ugly Duckling, Honk! Jr. is a heartwarming celebration of being different that is sure to delight audiences of all ages with its sparkling wit, unique…

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The Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts - March 2024

Honk, jam, move, and groove this month at Mosesian Arts! We have theater, improv, music, dance, puppets, a feminist art exhibition and performances for Women’s History Month, and so much more! Come see, learn, and experience it all at Mosesian…

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We're Hopeful for 2024

Annual Appeal 2023 What a year it's been! With only a few days left in December, we thank all of you who have generously supported the Mosesian Center for the Arts in these past twelve months through your attendance, participation, contributions,…

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The Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts News - November 8, 2023

Did you know that Mosesian Arts offers a variety of affordable educational programs for children, teens, and adults? Our programs serve beginner as well as advanced students in visual and performing arts. From drawing and painting, to printmaking…

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Mosesian Center For The Arts News – October 2, 2023

Welcome to a month packed with variety, excitement, laughs, frights, suspense, inspiration, and so much more! From theater and dance, to music and comedy, to lessons and conversations, come see learn and experience it all at Mosesian Arts! …

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Mosesian Center For The Arts News - September 18, 2023

Two productions with rave reviews, two photography exhibitions, Boston's hottest retro couple go to the movies, new classes for all ages in visual and performing arts, and an annual members event to kick off the whole season! All this is on the…

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Mosesian Center for the Arts News - August 2, 2023

Registration has opened for fall classes for youth and adults in visual and performing arts! Also in visual arts, a call for art for a fall exhibition is open, and onsite studio space is available for weekly use by local artists. More fall…

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Mosesian Center for the Arts News - July 19, 2023

July and August at Mosesian Arts are typically the months when we're focused on Summer Stages & Studios for young artists and actors (as well as planning for the fall and next season). But this summer, we’re also highlighting the work of…

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Mosesian Center for the Arts News - June 16, 2023

A big Hollywood musical, a Tony Award winning drama, Black Circus Stories, a dance class like no other, a party and performance on the Branch Line patio, and more will wrap up this Pride Month at Mosesian Arts! Come see, learn, and experience it…

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Mosesian Center for the Arts Weekly News - May 17, 2023

One Week Until MOVING FORWARD! There's only one week until our Annual Benefit & Mosesian Awards take the stage — and the lobbies, and the galleries — on Wednesday, May 24! We'll be sharing more details in emails and social media…

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Next at Mosesian Arts: Godspell, Earfull, 'Moving Forward' and More!

A Broadway classic by Stephen Schwartz, a new episode of The Briar & Rusty Show, our annual fundraising celebration, and more are happening this month at Mosesian Arts! Tickets are on sale for a favorite series on the Branch Line patio, a…

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Mosesian Center for the Arts News - April 24, 2023

This is a week packed with events at Mosesian Arts! Join us for a panel discussion about life science, a gallery talk about printmaking and social engagement, a free play reading, a staged radio play based on a sci-fi classic, and "a smart…

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Mosesian Center for the Arts News - April 14, 2023

We're "moving forward" at Mosesian Arts, with new and classic works on our stages, spring programming in our galleries and classrooms, and an annual fundraising event! Come see, learn, and experience it all at Mosesian Arts! ANNUAL BENEFIT &…

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Last Chance to Register for Spring Youth Classes and April Vacation!

REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN! JOIN US FOR YOUTH CLASSES STARTING 4/11 & APRIL VACATION 4/18-21 Gr. K-2 Animal Homes & Habitats - Wednesdays 4:00-5:15 PM Comics & Cartooning - Thursdays 4:00-5:15 PM Gr. 3-5 STEAM (science, technology,…

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Mosesian Center for the Arts News - April 4, 2023

At Mosesian Arts, education is one of the centerpieces of our programming! Read about some highlights in our spring classes, and then scroll down to see what’s currently on our stages and in our galleries! Come see, learn, and experience it…

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This weekend at Mosesian Arts: operatic film, TRANScendent comedy, and more!

A weekend of opera, film, comedy, and the opening of two art exhibitions is ahead of us at Mosesian Arts! Join us for a show on Friday or Saturday (or both!) or a visit to our galleries! Come see, learn, and experience it all at Mosesian Arts! …

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The Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts : So much this Spring at Mosesian Arts!

A spring season diverse in performances, exhibitions, and arts education is set to begin at Mosesian Arts! This weekend, Disney’s Descendants takes the stage in already nearly sold out performances! Read on for more offerings on our stages, in…

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This Week at Mosesian Arts – Groundbreaking Storytelling, Spring Registration, and Calls for Art

With spring (we hope!) just around the corner, a new month of performances, exhibitions, and arts education programming begins at Mosesian Arts. From theater, music, and comedy to new exhibitions and arts education, from returning favorites to new…

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This Week at Mosesian Arts – Love Is in the Air!

Celebrate love at Mosesian Arts! In events over the next two weeks, come immerse yourself in creativity, culture, and entertainment. Get tickets now and enjoy the perfect date night with a loved one, fun with friends, or a getaway just for yourself!…

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This Winter at Mosesian Arts – Love, Romance, and Break Ups!

Warm up to a winter season of performances, exhibitions, and arts education at Mosesian Arts. From theater, music, and comedy to new exhibitions and arts education, from returning favorites to new partnerships, there’s plenty of…

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Mosesian Center for the Arts - A Hopeful Beginning for 2023!

A Hopeful Beginning for 2023! What a year it’s been! With only a few days left in December, we thank those of you who have generously supported the Mosesian Center for the Arts in these past twelve months through your attendance,…

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Mosesian Center for the Arts: Year-end at Mosesian Arts – Jazz, Classes, and Holiday Wishes!

Happy holidays! In these last weeks of the year, over a dozen religious, spiritual, secular, and cultural holidays and observances are celebrated — many of them focused on increasing light in this darkest period of the year. However you…

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