DON’T MISS

MoCA\CT Presents: Endea Owens + The Cookout

Experience an electrifying evening with Grammy and Emmy Award-winning bassist, composer, and bandleader Endea Owens, one of jazz’s most exciting voices. A member of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’s house band, she has performed with icons like Wynton Marsalis and Diana Ross. Joined by her ensemble The Cookout, Owens delivers a high-energy set blending jazz, soul, and community spirit.

Saturday, June 6, 7-8:30pm

May 26

Sound Bath Meditation with Hummingbird Healing Center’s Lisa Pak

Unwind and reset with an immersive, multi-instrumental sound bath led by Lisa Pak, founder of Hummingbird Healing Center. This deeply restorative experience begins with a gentle guided meditation, followed by soothing layers of Himalayan bowls, gongs, crystal bowls, and nature sounds.

Tuesday, May 26, 6-7pm

May 28

Film Screening of Jazz on a Summer’s Day and Q+A with Brian Kane

Step back into 1958 for a special screening of Jazz on a Summer’s Day. Directed by Bert Stern, this iconic film captures the soul of Newport Jazz—from Louis Armstrong to Thelonius Monk to Mahalia Jackson—in stunning mid-century style. Join us for the screening followed by an exclusive Q+A with Yale Professor Brian Kane, who will explore how these legendary performances continue to resonate within American art, including our current exhibition, Art, Jazz + the Blues.

Thursday, May 28. 6:30–9:00pm

June 4

Film Screening of Bessie

MoCA\CT welcomes the Avon Theatre’s Avon on Tour for a special screening of HBO’s Emmy Award-winning film, Bessie (2015), starring Queen Latifah as legendary blues artist Bessie Smith. Presented in conjunction with our exhibition Art, Jazz + the Blues, the movie offers a powerful portrait of the music, artistry, and era that inspired the works on view here through June 7. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the film in the galleries alongside Eric von Schmidt’s Blues Women, which features Smith’s likeness.

Thursday, June 4, 6pm (doors open at 5:30pm)
FREE

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Camp MoCA Summer 2026 Registration is Almost Full!

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.

Current 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.

Upcoming 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.

Join us for the Opening Reception on Thursday, June 25.

Rick Shaefer’s Leviathan Lithograph

Own a piece of the upcoming exhibition, Looking for History, opening June 25. Rick Shaefer’s Leviathan captures a breathtaking encounter between man and nature with masterfully intricate line work.

This stunning 2021 lithograph is a limited edition of only 15, each hand-signed by the artist. Pre-order your 15 x 22-inch signed edition today.

MoCA\CT is a museum and cultural arts hub.

We offer compelling exhibitions, performing arts events, and educational experiences for all.