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.

Application Deadline

Apply to the 2026 Heida Hermanns International Music Competition

The deadline is approaching fast. Applications for the 2026 Heida Hermanns International Music Competition close on Wednesday, July 15.

Every year, outstanding young pianists step onto the Heida Hermanns stage to pursue excellence. The rewards extend well beyond the competition itself, offering visibility, professional opportunities, and the momentum to help shape a career.

Applications are due Wednesday, July 15.

July 9

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 Shaefer will guide visitors through the works on view, sharing the inspirations, historical references, and creative processes that shape his practice, offering an opportunity for thoughtful discussion.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, July 9, 6-7pm

July 16

The CORA Foundation Community Conversation with Ellen Harvey + Dan Woog

Don’t miss this engaging evening inspired by Looking for History, featuring Ellen Harvey’s The Disappointed Tourist. Moderated by 06880’s Dan Woog, the discussion includes Harvey, preservation advocate Ed Gerber and special guests for a lively program that explores memory, loss, and nostalgia for vanished places.

Thursday, July 16, 5:30 – 7:30PM

July 23

Architectural Elegy: A Mourning Ritual for Lost Spaces

Honor the places that shaped your life in this meditative ceremony led by Dannielle Tegeder of Hilma’s Ghost. Inspired by Ellen Harvey’s The Disappointed Tourist, participants create ephemeral memorials through drawing, storytelling, and ritual. All materials provided. All are welcome.

Thursday, July 23, 6 – 7:00PM

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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