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.
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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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,…
Read More »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…
Read More »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! …
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read 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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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 &…
Read More »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,…
Read More »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…
Read 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! …
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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!…
Read More »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…
Read More »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,…
Read More »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…
Read More »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,…
Read More »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…
Read More »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! |…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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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