Brookline Arts Center recently received a $5,000 donation from Brookline Bank.  

The donation will be used as seed money for building preservation and improvements at the center.

Throughout the Brookline Arts Center’s 45-year history, Brookline Bank has been an important donor, supporting preservation and improvement of the arts center’s studio classrooms, the arts center said in a statement. 

"We were thrilled to receive this generous donation from Brookline Bank. It will allow us to begin planning the renovation of space and facilities that support many of the educational art programs we offer to the public," said Susan Navarre, executive director of the Brookline Arts Center. "We hope to strengthen and expand our classes in ceramics, drawing, painting, and many other art media."

The Brookline Arts Center is housed in an historic former fire house on Monmouth Street.