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Camp MoCA Summer 2026 Registration is Open
Summer starts here: Camp MoCA registration is open, but spots are limited.
Camp MoCA combines joyful art-making, hands-on learning, and indoor/outdoor fun all summer long. Campers ages 4–10 enjoy art lessons with certified educators, garden art in our vegetable and flower garden, museum exploration, outdoor play, and structured downtime, including reading, yoga, and imagination stations. Reserve your child’s spot for a season of fun and discovery.
February 26
Opening Reception of Art, Jazz + the Blues
You are invited to experience our upcoming exhibition, Art, Jazz + the Blues, on view from February 26 to June 7, 2026. This MoCA\CT and Westport Public Art Collections (WestPAC) show explores the powerful dialogue between visual art and music. Anchored by Eric von Schmidt’s Giants of the Blues, it also includes works by Romare Bearden, Sam Gilliam, Faith Ringgold, Jack Whitten, and many others. Join us for the opening reception on Thursday, February 26, with live music by Mark Naftalin.
Thursday, February 26, 6pm (Members’ preview at 5pm).
February 28
Film Screening of Leadbelly (1976) + Q&A with Prof. Sheila Curran Bernard
Join us for a special screening of Leadbelly (1976), photographer and director Gordon Parks’ powerful biographical film about the life and music of Huddie Ledbetter, legendary blues musician, songwriter, and cultural icon. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Prof. Sheila Curran Bernard, author of Bring Judgment Day: Reclaiming Lead Belly’s Truths from Jim Crow’s Lies (2024)
Saturday, February 28, from 4-7:30pm
March 8
MoCA\CT Presents: Etienne Charles Quartet
Join Trinidad-born trumpeter Etienne Charles at MoCA\CT as he leads a fearless quartet blending straight-ahead jazz with island rhythms, cinematic textures, and socially conscious themes. This performance offers a rare opportunity to experience one of today’s most compelling jazz voices in an intimate setting.
Sunday, March 8, from 4-6pm
March 26
Community Conversation: Jazz Inspirations
This engaging discussion brings together musicians, artists, educators, and scholars to consider how jazz and blues music continue to inspire visual expression, creativity, and collaboration within our community and beyond. A guitar performance with Tim Cole kicks off the evening at 5:30pm.
Thursday, March 26, from 5:30-7pm
MoCA\CT Announces New Executive Director
MoCA\CT is pleased to announce the appointment of Robin Jaffee Frank, PhD, as its next Executive Director.
Gallery Hours:
Thursday: 12-8pm
Friday: 12-5pm
Saturday: 10-5pm
Sunday: 12-5pm
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When Collecting is an Art
MoCA\CT’s galleries came alive as the opening of Enough Already transformed Sara Vance Waddell’s vision into a powerful, collective statement. The evening began with an animated conversation during the Museum’s popular series titled On the Art of Collecting with Waddell and collector Tamara White moderated by MoCA\CT’s Pamela Hovland and Kathryn Turley-Sonne. The conversation created a palpable energy before the reception, where more than 80 works from Waddell’s collection filled the galleries.
MoCA\CT’s Endless Summer Event A Success
The Museum of Contemporary Art Connecticut transformed its galleries into a coastal paradise for their Endless Summer celebration, where 150 guests enjoyed the beach-party energy at this fundraiser and friend-raiser event co-chaired by Rita Marcocci and MoCA\CT Board Member Keara Williams.
Open Call for the 2026 High School Art Show
Open Call — 2026 High School Art Show Deadline: January 30, 2026 THE SOUND OF US: YOUTH CULTURE NOW Theme: How has contemporary music influenced youth culture, from fashion trends and social interactions to political awareness, activism, speech, and everyday life?...