August 2

FINAL DAYS: See The Disappointed Tourist by Aug 2

See the show everyone is talking about: Ellen Harvey’s The Disappointed Tourist, an ongoing project that honors places that no longer exist, each inspired by a submission from someone mourning a beloved landscape, neighborhood, landmark, or dream destination. The last day to experience it is Sunday, August 2.

Current Exhibition

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.

Performing Arts

Announcing the 2026-2027 MoCA\CT 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.

NEW DATE: AUGUST 20

Gallery Talk with Rick Shaefer

Join us for an intimate, one-hour walkthrough with artist Rick Shaefer as he brings his exhibition, Colossi, to life through personal insights and behind-the-scenes perspectives. Shaefer will guide visitors through the works on view, sharing the inspirations, historical references, and creative processes that shape his practice, offering an opportunity for thoughtful discussion. Stay for a Q+A with the artist.

Thursday, August 20, 6-7pm

September 10

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

September 23

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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