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Finalists Chosen for the 2026 Heida Hermanns Int’l Music Competition
A panel of distinguished judges has selected three finalists to compete in the 50th annual Heida Hermanns International Music Competition, which honors exceptional musicianship. The winner will be announced live at the competition on November 14.
Looking for History: Rick Shaefer, Ellen Harvey + Michael Borders
MoCA\CT presents Looking for History, featuring artists Rick Shaefer, Ellen Harvey, and Michael Borders—each showcased in a dedicated gallery space at different points throughout the exhibition, on view June 25 through November 15, 2026.
In recognition of the United States’ 250th anniversary, the exhibition invites visitors into a series of distinct yet interconnected conversations that reflect on the nation’s past, examine its present, and imagine its future.
Announcing the 2026-2027 MoCACT Presents Season
Discover the 2026–2027 MoCA\CT Presents season—seven unforgettable performances featuring Grammy-winning artists, celebrated ensembles, and rising stars in jazz, classical, soul, and beyond. Experience world-class music in the intimate setting of MoCA\CT’s contemporary art galleries, where every seat offers an extraordinary connection between artist, audience, and art.
Opening Reception for Michael Borders’ Connecticut Industry
Experience Connecticut on an extraordinary scale. On September 10, Michael Borders: Connecticut Industry presents a colossal 10-by-40-foot mural tracing more than 350 years of the state’s industrial history. Built on 25 years of research, the exhibition invites reflection on the past—and on how automation and artificial intelligence will shape the future. On view until November 15, 2026
Thursday, September 10, 6–8pm
MoCACT Sessions: Heida Hermanns International Piano Competition 2025 Winners Concert (classical)
Join us for a special evening showcasing the winners of the 2025 Heida Hermanns International Music Competition, Zhu Wang and Ye-Eun Hyun.
Friday, September 18, 7 – 8:30pm
AVON on Tour Presents: Steal This Story, Please!
Don’t miss this powerful documentary that follows legendary journalist Amy Goodman, host of Democracy Now!, as she reports from conflict zones around the world and challenges the boundaries of independent media. Join us for the film presented by AVON on Tour and stay for a Q+A with Goodman and Academy Award–nominated director Tia Lessin. Free and open to the public.
Wednesday, September 23, 6-8:30pm
Rick Shaefer’s Liberty Head Dismantled Print
Own a piece of Looking for History. Rick Shaefer’s Liberty Head Dismantled (2018) presents a striking reimagining of an American icon. This signed archival pigment print captures a powerful tension between labor and symbolism, inviting reflection on how foundational ideals can erode without spectacle.
36 x 31.5 inches (paper size)
$3,500 + CT tax (6.35%)
Available for local pickup at MoCA\CT during gallery hours
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