The Munroe Center for the Arts hosts 10 working artists, and 4 schools in the visual and performing arts. It also provides the community with opportunities for creative art-making experiences, gallery shows, and performances.
MCA Office - Rm 214 (up the stairs, middle of hallway)
Office open M - F, 9am - 5pm, excluding national holidays
1403 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington MA
781.862.6040
Learn more about our office staff with profiles below. Office staff are sometimes working remotely, but can be quickly reached via email.
Interested in dance or music schools in the building? Refer to their websites for separate office hours and admin contact information!
MCA Office - Rm 214 (up the stairs, middle of hallway)
Office open M - F, 9am - 5pm, excluding national holidays
1403 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington MA
781.862.6040
Learn more about our office staff with profiles below. Office staff are sometimes working remotely, but can be quickly reached via email.
Interested in dance or music schools in the building? Refer to their websites for separate office hours and admin contact information!
Cristina Burwell, Executive Director - cristina@munroecenter.org
Cristina joined MCA in 2016. Her BFA in Industrial Design and MA in Ergonomics & Biomechanics led her to a former career designing products and environments for people with disabilities. After moving to Boston in 1996, she worked for Boston University as a Lecturer and GTE as a Human Factors Engineer. More recently, she chaired Lexington’s Council for the Arts and raised two children in Lexington.
Cristina joined MCA in 2016. Her BFA in Industrial Design and MA in Ergonomics & Biomechanics led her to a former career designing products and environments for people with disabilities. After moving to Boston in 1996, she worked for Boston University as a Lecturer and GTE as a Human Factors Engineer. More recently, she chaired Lexington’s Council for the Arts and raised two children in Lexington.
Laurie Dell’Olio, Business Manager - laurieD@munroecenter.org
Laurie joined MCA originally in 2017, left in 2020 to pursue other opportunities, then returned in 2023. Laurie has a BS in Business Management from Northeastern University and was the Town Accountant in Lexington for 16 years. She is glad to be back at MCA!
Laurie joined MCA originally in 2017, left in 2020 to pursue other opportunities, then returned in 2023. Laurie has a BS in Business Management from Northeastern University and was the Town Accountant in Lexington for 16 years. She is glad to be back at MCA!
Rebecca Richards, Programming Director - rebecca@munroecenter.org
Rebecca joined MCA as Programming Director in the fall of 2022. An artist and educator, she holds a B.S. from Emerson and a Master’s Degree from Boston University - where she also taught writing for ten years. She formerly served as executive director for several small and mid-sized nonprofit arts organizations, including Stagesource, Women in Film and Video, and the Belmont Gallery of Art. Rebecca is excited about creating programs that will enrich the lives of Munroe students of all ages.
Rebecca joined MCA as Programming Director in the fall of 2022. An artist and educator, she holds a B.S. from Emerson and a Master’s Degree from Boston University - where she also taught writing for ten years. She formerly served as executive director for several small and mid-sized nonprofit arts organizations, including Stagesource, Women in Film and Video, and the Belmont Gallery of Art. Rebecca is excited about creating programs that will enrich the lives of Munroe students of all ages.
Holly Stygles, Operations Coordinator - holly@munroecenter.org
Initially volunteering during events and classes, Holly originally joined MCA as Summer Camp Manager. Now a mainstay in the office, she monitors elements of fundraising, building management, and programming, including class/camp registrations. As an administrator, she prides herself on facilitating an environment where others can learn, teach, and grow!
Holly has a background in film photography, darkroom maintenance, student-level theatrical stage management and directing, and event management. She holds a BA from Arizona State University with an Art History focus.
Initially volunteering during events and classes, Holly originally joined MCA as Summer Camp Manager. Now a mainstay in the office, she monitors elements of fundraising, building management, and programming, including class/camp registrations. As an administrator, she prides herself on facilitating an environment where others can learn, teach, and grow!
Holly has a background in film photography, darkroom maintenance, student-level theatrical stage management and directing, and event management. She holds a BA from Arizona State University with an Art History focus.
Atheane Waite, Marketing Coordinator - atheane@munroecenter.org
Atheane previously worked as Program Coordinator at Lexington Music School from 2010-2023, so she is no stranger to the building. Though new to the MCA main office, Atheane is happy to stay connected to this community that feels like home! She has a BA from North London University in English and Classical Civilisation.
Atheane previously worked as Program Coordinator at Lexington Music School from 2010-2023, so she is no stranger to the building. Though new to the MCA main office, Atheane is happy to stay connected to this community that feels like home! She has a BA from North London University in English and Classical Civilisation.
Paul O’Connell, Maintenance Coordinator
Paul joined MCA in 2017. He has a background in municipal facilities maintenance and management, along with residential and commercial landscaping. As resident fix-it guy, Paul loves to flex his problem-solving skills by continuing the upkeep of this historic building!
Paul joined MCA in 2017. He has a background in municipal facilities maintenance and management, along with residential and commercial landscaping. As resident fix-it guy, Paul loves to flex his problem-solving skills by continuing the upkeep of this historic building!