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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 - Feminist Art: Contemporary Perspectives

Saturday, Apr 27, 2024 from 1:00pm to 8:00pm
Mosesian Center for the Arts
Watertown, MA
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SETU Presents Hush, Hush

Saturday, Apr 27, 2024 at 2:00pm
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Watertown, MA
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SETU Presents Hush, Hush

Saturday, Apr 27, 2024 at 5:00pm
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Watertown, MA
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Performance - Women Behind the Curtain

Saturday, Apr 27, 2024 at 7:30pm
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Watertown, MA
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Performance - Haunted Tales

Saturday, Apr 27, 2024 at 9:00pm
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Watertown, MA
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Performance - Women Behind the Curtain

Sunday, Apr 28, 2024 at 1:30pm
Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts
Watertown, MA
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SETU Presents Hush, Hush

Sunday, Apr 28, 2024 at 2:00pm
Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts
Watertown, MA
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SETU Presents Hush, Hush

Sunday, Apr 28, 2024 at 5:00pm
Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts
Watertown, MA
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Exhibition - Feminist Art: Contemporary Perspectives

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 from 1:00pm to 8:00pm
Mosesian Center for the Arts
Watertown, MA
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Exhibition - Feminist Art: Contemporary Perspectives

Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 1:00pm to 8:00pm
Mosesian Center for the Arts
Watertown, MA
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Exhibition - Feminist Art: Contemporary Perspectives

Friday, May 3, 2024 from 1:00pm to 8:00pm
Mosesian Center for the Arts
Watertown, MA
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Performance - Mary Poppins

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 2:00pm
Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts
Watertown, MA
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Performance - Sweeney Todd: School Edition

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 7:00pm
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Watertown, MA
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Performance - Sweeney Todd: School Edition

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm
Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts
Watertown, MA
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Performance - Sweeney Todd: School Edition

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 7:00pm
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Watertown, MA
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Recent News

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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Will You Help MCA Rebuild The Arts

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,…

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This Week At Mosesian Arts : Laugh, Learn, And Love These Films For Kids

This week you can laugh for a good cause, view a free film about cancer research and environmental causes, or see a festival of films for, by, and about kids! The deadline for supporting our Flash Art benefit is this Wednesday too! Read on for more…

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This Week At Mosesian Arts : Farce, Flash Art, And A Focus On Our Vets

This week we take you to the Renaissance with a hilarious musical theater farce, continue a flash sale (and fall fundraiser) of original artworks, honor veterans, begin registration for winter classes...and so much more! Something Rotten! |…

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The Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts : Flash Art Now on Sale!

It's time to buy your Flash Art ticket and support Mosesian Arts' first fundraising benefit of the season! Plan also to join us this Thursday, November 3 from 5:30-7:30 PM for a viewing reception. Anyone — with or without a ticket — is…

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Mosesian Center for the Arts Happenings for This Weekend - October 6, 2022

Two great performances will be at Mosesian Arts this weekend. Much is happening in our Visual Arts Department too! Read on for news about comedy, music, exhibitions, and arts education! THE IVY LEAGUE OF COMEDY | OCTOBER 7 Need a laugh? The Ivy…

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This Week At Mosesian Arts - September 13, 2022

This Week at Mosesian Arts! Celebrate our Members! This week we’re celebrating our Members! Our Member Exhibition opens on Wednesday, and Thursday evening is the Opening Reception and Annual Members Meeting. Some Members can also take…

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Mosesian Center for the Arts At September 2022

September at Mosesian Arts! September brings the beginning of a new season full of exciting performances, exhibitions, and arts education! From comedy, variety, and music to a new exhibition and an arts education open house, read about all you…

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This Week At Mosesian Arts - August 17, 2022

This week at Mosesian Arts, see the final performances of a world premiere play or attend a festival of South Asian theater. Also plan ahead for the end of our summer film series, an artist talk and gallery reception, and an open mic comedy night!…

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The Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts: This Summer at Mosesian Arts!

It’s summer at Mosesian Arts, and that means that every weekday our rooms are once again filled with creative kids and teens! Enrollment is still open for later weeks in July and August. If you know a young person who enjoys performing or…

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See What's Next At Mosesian Arts

It's a weekend of pride and celebration at Mosesian Arts! And from a summer solstice Earfull to a "revolting" musical theater spectacular and more, we have so much to see, do, and learn this month alone! Read on or visit our website for the latest…

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This Week At Mosesian Arts

From socializing with musicians and literary artists, to meeting world-acclaimed photographers, to children’s entertainment and the kick-off of an online auction, we have so much to see, do, and learn at Mosesian Arts this week alone! Read on…

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