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 Tuesday, June 30.

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 Tuesday, June 30

June 28

MoCA\CT Sessions: Cornelius String Quartet

Experience world-class chamber music right here in Westport! Join the renowned Cornelius String Quartet at MoCA\CT for an extraordinary cross-genre journey featuring masterpieces by Mozart, Beethoven, and Philip Glass, alongside a stunning classical arrangement of Fleetwood Mac’s Landslide. Reserve your seats today.

Sunday, June 28, 4-5:30pm

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.

June 30

Sound Bath Meditation with Hummingbird Healing Center

Start summer with a full-body listening experience. Join us for a guided sound bath with Lisa Pak of Hummingbird Healing Center, who uses vibration and tone to help calm the nervous system, release tension, and bring your mind back into balance. Just bring a yoga mat and pillow. Reserve your spot—space is limited.

Tuesday, June 30, 6–7 PM

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

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