Music at MoCA: Django Festival Allstars
2023-11-21 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | MoCA Westport, 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, CT, 06880, United States
Django’s unmistakable cool and jumping ‘joie de vivre’ style made him an icon for greats from Carlos Santana to Eric Clapton to Jimi Hendrix. Dorado, Samson, and Amati, along with Francko Mehrstein on rhythm guitar and Gino Roman on bass carry on Django’s legacy. All are from the Lorraine region of France where Django’s music reigns supreme. The band has toured the US every year to top festivals, concert halls and clubs such as The San Franciso Jazz Festival, Newport Jazz The Kennedy Center, Carnegie hall, and 24 years at legendary Birdland in NYC!
This music will lift you up, send your feet dancing in your seat as Dorado, Samson and Amati swing like crazy. The group’s music transports listeners to Paris in the 1920s and ’30s, when gitane music filled the air and Django was king. It was a romantic time in Paris in those days. The music today still thrills audiences and smells of romance with ballads that can break your heart!
“Sensational, hardest swinging band at the Newport Jazz Festival” — Downbeat Magazine
“Best show in town” — Wall Street Journal
“Some of the best musicians in the world” — Leonardo DiCaprio
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Docent-Led Exhibition Tour Thursdays
2023-11-23 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-11-30 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-12-07 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-12-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-12-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-12-28 13:00 - 14:00
Join us for a docent-led tour of our Fall Exhibition, This is the Life I See by Purvis Young offered on Thursdays and Saturdays at 1 PM.
Advance registration is requested. The tour is included in gallery admission.
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Featured Image: Purvis Young, Shackled In Blues. 44 by 48 inches. Paint on board. The Collection of Lynne and Jack Dodick.

The Holidays with Wendy G
2023-11-26 15:00 - 16:30
Experience the season with our holiday concert featuring Wendy G! You will witness the enchanting arias and festive melodies that will transport you to a world of musical wonder.
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Docent-Led Exhibition Tour Saturdays
2023-12-02 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-12-09 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-12-16 13:00 - 14:00

Project Music Children Helping Children Concert
2023-12-03 16:00 - 18:00

The Art of Mindfulness
2023-12-05 18:45 - 20:00
Join us on December 5th from 6:45p-8:00p for “The Art of Mindfulness” at MoCA Westport. This meditative workshop is designed to be inclusive and welcoming for participants of all backgrounds and experience levels. In this program, participants embark on a journey of self-awareness and bond with others through practicing mindfulness during a gallery tour at MoCA Westport, culminating in a sound bath meditation experience led by Lisa Pak of Hummingbird Healing Center.
Sound bath meditations have been shown to reduce stress, enable deep relaxation, strengthen the immune system, enhance creativity, and uplift the spirit. Participants begin by lying down on yoga mats (think Savasana) and use blankets, bolsters, eye pillows, and other props to become comfortable while the sound starts to “wash” over you.
Lisa uses a wide palate of sound healing instruments, including gongs, Himalayan bowls, crystal bowls, Native American-style flute, percussion, and vocals. She leads you through a journey of the senses, eventually resting in a profound space of deep inner peace.
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Last Day of Purvis Young Exhibition
2023-12-29 12:00 - 16:00
Don’t miss the last day to see the Purvis Young Exhibition. Gallery hours are from 12-4 PM.
See what’s coming up next.

Gallery Closed for Installation
2024-01-01 - 2024-01-18
Our gallery is closed from January 1st to 18th as we prepare for the upcoming exhibition. We will be open at 6 PM on January 18th for the WPAC opening.

MoCA Some Noise: Open Mic Night
2024-01-05 18:30 - 20:00
Join us for an Open Mic night at MoCA Westport featuring acoustic music, poetry, and slam poetry on Friday, January 5th at 6:30 PM! Everyone is invited to participate and attend.
Get your tickets to participate or attend here.
Click here to fill out this additional submission form for all participants.
Open Mic night is FREE for Members to watch; MoCA Member Participation is FREE; General Admission $10; Participation Fee $5
To participate:

You must pay/register for a ticket AND fill out the submission form.
You have roughly five minutes to perform.
This event is for spoken word and acoustic performances only.
If performing music, please note that MoCA will supply only a microphone and a speaker – all other materials must be brought by the performer.

Contact Isabelle at isabelle@mocawestport.org with questions.

Winter Exhibitions Opening Reception
2024-01-18 18:00 - 20:00
Announcing our Winter Exhibitions, Sixties MOD and Through the Lens of Icons: Revisiting the Sixties, opening on January 18, 2024, featuring selections from the Westport Public Art Collections and High School artists.
The Opening Reception will be held on Thursday, January 18, from 6 to 8 PM; advance registration is requested.

Saturday Tea Experience at MoCA Westport with Tea Arts & Culture
2024-01-20
Curious about the world of tea? Drawn to the art of tea? Ever wondered how to appreciate tea mindfully and let it positively impact your life and those around you? We invite you to join Tea Arts & Culture, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating connections through the art of tea, for a curated 45-minute tea experience. We will enjoy an artisanal tea as we delve into the rich tapestry of tea, connecting with nature, each other, and ourselves. Registration is required, and spots are limited, so reserve your place now.
10:30-11:15 am or 1:00-1:45 pm
Register Now
Learn more about Tea Arts & Culture
Photo by Kristina Clark.

Performing Arts at MoCA: Anthony Hervey – Jazz at Lincoln Center Emerging Artist
2024-01-27 19:00 - 20:00
Come as early as 6:30 PM to purchase a drink and check out the current exhibition. Purchase tickets here.
Anthony Hervey, who was recently recognized by Grammy.com as one of “10 emerging artists to know in 2023,” has impressed audiences across the globe as a first-call sideman for luminaries such as Christian McBride, Jon Batiste, Michael Bublé, and Wynton Marsalis, who described Hervey as a “beautiful trumpet player of the first magnitude.”
He was a member of the nationally renowned Dillard Center for the Arts Jazz Ensemble in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and afterward earned admission to the prestigious Juilliard School. There he honed his craft and graduated with a B.M. in 2019 and an M.M. in 2020. His debut album, “Words From My Horn,” is a blend of soulful and cerebral compositions that draw from his personal, musical, and spiritual memories.
Additionally, Hervey has been commissioned to write for esteemed groups and organizations, including The Westerlies, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and The Soapbox Presents “ Stoop Sessions.” He was recognized by the ASCAP Foundation, earning an Honorable Mention for the Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Awards for his composition “Brass Games.” He is also on Christian McBride’s Grammy Award-winning Big Band Album, “For Jimmy, Wes, and Oliver”, which was released on Mack Avenue Records. Beyond the studio and stage, Anthony Hervey has also ventured into acting, impressively showcasing his trumpet skills in the Hulu anthology series Monsterland.
He is committed to preserving the rich legacy of Jazz while infusing it with relevance for the present. He has personally experienced the power of music to uplift and inspire. As a result, he strives to share that joy with others and make a positive impact on their lives through the art of Jazz. With unwavering dedication, exceptional talent, and a deep appreciation for the heritage of jazz, Anthony Hervey is poised to leave an indelible mark on the music world.

Performing Arts at MoCA: Michelle Pauker
2024-02-09 19:00 - 20:30
Come as early as 6:30 PM to purchase a drink and check out the current exhibition. Purchase tickets here.
About Michelle Pauker:
Michelle Pauker is an actress, singer-songwriter, and artist raised in Westport, CT. You may have caught Michelle’s past MoCA performance , “Broadway Through the Ages,” and her “Joni Mitchell Tribute: The Gallery” which played to a sold-out audience! Past credits include A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Idaho Shakespeare Festival), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Great Lakes Theatre Co.), Into The Woods (Forestburgh Playhouse). Michelle would like to thank her friends at MoCA for the opportunity to connect with you through art and music.

Join Us at MoCA Westport's Artisan Marketplace: Winter Edition on February 11th
2024-02-11 12:00 - 16:00
Join us on February 11th, from 12pm to 4pm at MoCA Westport to celebrate local artisans’ talent and creativity. This event transcends a mere marketplace; it’s an immersive experience fostering connections, discoveries, and inspiration.
We are delighted to present Ethan Walmark, Westport’s very own 18-year-old Staples High School senior and musical prodigy. His journey began in 2012, at the tender age of 6, when his viral rendition of Billy Joel’s “Piano Man” garnered over 30 million “likes” and earned him a spot on NBC’s TODAY SHOW. Since then, Ethan’s dedication to his craft has been unwavering. He has mastered a diverse range of ten instruments, including piano/keys, vocals, and guitar, and even taught himself guitar during the Covid pandemic. Ethan showcases his talents as a multi-instrumentalist with SHS’s Orphenians, Choralaires, and newly-formed A cappella Club. In Fall 2024, Ethan will embark on a music-based college program, where he will continue to hone his skills and pursue his musical passion.
Don’t miss this opportunity to witness firsthand the talent of our local artisans, immerse yourself in the captivating sounds of Ethan Walmark’s piano stylings and enjoy Cowabunga Food Truck. We look forward to welcoming you to this extraordinary event at MoCA Westport.
For more information about the Artisan Marketplace: Winter Edition or to learn about future opportunities for artisans, please visit MoCA Westport’s website or contact us at info@mocawestport.org
Participating Vendors:
HIPV MODERN VINTAGE JEWELRY
L LINEN + CLAY
SARA HUNSUCKER STUDIO
GRACE CONNELL DESIGNS
YOZO STUDIO
TOP BANANA
ELIBEA, LLC
FLORACO
SCLARANDIS
LMNL
HH PERLA
VIEVE INC
SHAWLS BY SONIKA
GENHAPPY
TOCCO STUDIO
JEWELED COQUETTE
WENDY HARRIS PHOTOGRAPHY
HAUTE ENERGY
SANT M
RUNO STORE
EMMY STARR DESIGNS
MOCA WESTPORT TEACHING ARTISTS

Camp MoCA Registration is Now Open | Register Now!
2024-03-01
REGISTER NOW FOR CAMP MoCA 2024!

FULL DAY M-F 9:30a-3p HALF DAY M-F 9:30a- 12:30p
OFFERING 12 WEEKS OF CAMP (**WEEK 5: JULY 1-3 ONLY**)
ALL CAMPERS MUST BE FULLY POTTY-TRAINED
Join us on Sunday, August 25th at our annual Camper Art Exhibition “KALEIDOSCOPE”

Camp MoCA is a fully accredited youth art camp that offers weekly half-day and full-day options for families who wish to give their children (ages 4-7) an enriching and educational summer experience. At Camp MoCA, we make connections between self, family, and community in all of our creative pursuits.
Our campers enjoy our air-conditioned and expansive indoor facilities along with our outdoor play and garden areas every day. Our camp is designed to provide children with a fun and creative environment where they will learn new skills, make friends, and explore expressing themselves artistically. We believe that exposure to the arts is essential for a child’s development, and we are committed to providing campers with an experience that is both fun and educational.
On a typical day campers will move through art lessons, immersive exhibition time, a science lesson in our working garden, time to play outside, and time to relax with calm structured activities. We have specific plans to diversify instruction to meet the developmental needs of our campers and we have special activities on some days when they have water play, ice cream and dance parties along with an informal camper talent show.
We have a maximum of 24 campers – 2-3 instructors and 2-4 counselors on site at all times along with a Camp Director. Campers bring with them nut-free snacks, lunch and a water bottle. Camp MoCA is the perfect opportunity for parents to give their children a summer experience that they will never forget. Our camp is fully accredited, which means that parents can rest assured that their children are in good hands. We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all of our campers. All families and friends will be invited to celebrate their camper’s artwork on Sunday, August 25th at our annual Camper Art Exhibition.
For more information, contact us at campmoca@mocawestport.org

Connecticut Guitar Festival: Global Kick-Off Concert
2024-03-01 19:00 - 21:00
A feat of styles and artists kick off the 2024 festival in our beautiful space.
The Festival will take place over three days. Learn more
Global Kick-Off Concert, March 1 at 7 PM – Get Tickets
Performers:

Daniel Lippel: Guitarist Daniel Lippel, called an “exciting soloist” (New York Times) has a multi-faceted career as a soloist, chamber musician, collaborator, and recording artist. Recent recital highlights include the Cleveland International Guitar Festival, Le Poisson Rouge (NYC), Sinus Ton Festival (Germany), the National University of Colombia in Bogota, and the Triangle and New York Classical Guitar Societies. As a contemporary chamber musician, he has been a member of the International Contemporary Ensemble since 2005 and counter)induction since 2019, and played as a guest with many other ensembles, including St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, New York City Ballet, New York New Music Ensemble, Wet Ink Ensemble, Talea Ensemble, and Ensemble Dal Niente, performing at such venues as the Dutch National Opera, Ultima Festival at the Oslo Opera House (Norway), Guitar Foundation of America Convention (Manhattan School of Music), Macau Festival (China), and Kunst Universitaet Graz (Austria), Mostly Mozart Festival, Ojai Festival, and Ottawa Chamber Festival (Canada). He has worked closely with many composers including Mario Davidovsky, Nils Vigeland, Charles Wuorinen, Ken Ueno, Dai Fujikura, Tyshawn Sorey, Wang Lu, Reiko Fueting, Du Yun, Douglas Boyce, Kyle Bartlett, Mikel Kuehn, and John Link. Lippel has also been active in various creative improvised contexts in performance and on recording, including on projects with Cory Smythe, Will Mason’s Happy Place, Alejandro Florez, Dan Bruce, and Aidan Plank. As a longtime guitarist with the eclectic indie group Mice Parade, he performed on several international tours and albums. He is the co-founder, owner, and director of New Focus Recordings, performing and producing on several of its albums, as well as appearing on recordings on other labels including Kairos, Sony Classical Japan, Bridge, Tzadik, Wergo, and New World. Australia’s Limelight magazine called his recent recording of Bach’s works on a re-fretted Well-Tempered guitar “a watershed in Lippel’s ability to bring together novel musicological and philosophical strands in the service of pure pleasure.” Lippel has given presentations and masterclasses to guitar and composition departments at the Hanns Eisler Hochschule (Berlin), Curtis Institute, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Peabody Institute of Music, and San Francisco Conservatory, among others. He completed his DMA at the Manhattan School of Music.

Đani Šehu: Đani Šehu (b. 1980) received his primary education in his hometown of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. After high school, he studied guitar with professor Rafael Andia at the Ecole Normale de Musique Alfred Cortot in Paris, France. In 2000, he continued his education at the Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst in Vienna, Austria. He studied with professors Konrad Ragossnig and Alexander Swete and graduated in 2006 at the concert department for guitar. He earned his master’s degree in 2010 studying under professor Alexander Swete. Throughout his education, Šehu attended several seminars and master classes with world-class professors and artists. As a soloist and chamber musician, Šehu has performed throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia, Austria, France, Sweden, Italy and Germany. He has performed as a soloist with the Sarajevo Philharmonic Orchestra (Bosnia and Herzegovina), the Tonart Simfonietta (Austria), and the Dubrovnik string quartet (Croatia). Since 2006 he is teaching at the Music Academy of University of Sarajevo. His students have gained worldwide attention with their successes at international competitions and concerts throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina and abroad. In addition to his active concert schedule, he is a guest of many festivals internationally as a master class clinician and serving as a member of the juries. He is a founder and director of the Sarajevo International Guitar Festival and International “SIGF Summer School”.

Quarantined Quartet: Quarantined Quartet are Elysa (mom), Jason (dad), Joseph (13 y.o) & Noah (12 y.o) Hochman. They are a family guitar quartet that plays a unique brand of guitar fusing Spanish, Classical, Flamenco and Acoustic styles. The Quarantined Quartet has been posting daily on Instagram since March 21, 2020 to track their practice and share it with the world. Right after closing their music school in Manhattan due to the NYC shutdowns. They grew to have a following of over 670k followers on Instagram and over 517k on Facebook throughout these 3+ years. They released an EP under Quarantined Quartet in December 2021. Their uplifting pandemic story was featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Good Morning America, NBC Stay Tuned Now and many more media outlets for their unique family band. Elysa and Jason are also the founders of the New York Guitar Academy. Their academy offers classes and lessons for children to adults in all styles and levels of guitar and they had to closed thier Manhattan studio in 2020 and transfer everything to remote learning. New York Guitar Academy was rated the number 1 school to learn guitar in TimeOut New York Kids. They released 3 books with Classical & Flamenco Guitar Solos & Etudes that features over 65 original etudes and songs for classical and flamenco guitar students.. Their family project unexpectedly lifted their academy online classes to new heights. Jay & Lee Rumba Flamenca is Jason (Jay) and Elysa’s (Lee) highly acclaimed guitar duo that performs Rumba Flamenca and Spanish Classical Guitar in New York metropolitan area. They’ve had tons of notable performances including performances at Lincoln Center, US Open Finals Pre-Game Shows and many more events for widely recognized organizations, businesses, celebrities and museums. They released 2 albums under their guitar duo name “Jay & Lee.” These albums are titled “Strums of Brooklyn” and “Guitar Duets.”

David Steinhardt: Winning over 10 competitions, David is the youngest guitarist to place first at the Hamilton International and Great Lakes Collegiate Guitar Competition. A sought after performer, David has concertized across the US, Canada, and Europe in venues including Carnegie/Wigmore Hall and festivals including Hamilton, Montreal, and Ullapool International Guitar Festivals. Concerto highlights include his debut with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra at the age of 17 and the Los Angeles debut of Steve Goss’ Concerto of Colours with the USC Wind Ensemble. On the radio, David has performed for NPR’s From the Top, WXXI’s Backstage Pass, and Classical KUSC’s Sunday’s Live. Through online platforms, he has been featured by Guitar Salon International and Guy Traviss. As a podcaster, David was host and producer of The Tonebase Classical Guitar Podcast. Through the show, David interviewed guitarists of well renown including Pepe Romero, Judicaël Perroy, Scott Tennant, Eliot Fisk, and Gabriel Bianco. The podcast focused on insightful topics ranging from pedagogical approaches to recording techniques with listeners across 20+ countries. A passionate educator, David has taught masterclasses/workshops for Guitar Hamilton, Guitar San Antonio, and the Interlochen Arts Academy. He is on faculty at Levine Music and holds a virtual private studio. David currently plays a Paco Santiago Marin guitar.

MoCA Some Noise | Open Mic Night
2024-03-08 18:30 - 20:30
Join us for an Open Mic night at MoCA Westport featuring acoustic music, poetry, and slam poetry on Friday, March 8th at 6:30 PM! Everyone is invited to participate and attend.
Get your tickets to participate or attend here.
Open Mic night is FREE for Members to watch; MoCA Member Participation is FREE; General Admission $10; Participation Fee $5
Contact Isabelle at isabelle@mocawestport.org with questions.

Heida Competition Alum Stephanie Tang Returns with the Paddington Trio
2024-03-20 19:00 - 21:00
Suggested Donation: $25
To RSVP email thepaddingtontrio@gmail.com
Heida Competition alum pianist Stephanie Tang to return to Westport with the Paddington Trio: Don’t miss an evening of wonderful chamber music! Featuring works by Beethoven and Shostakovich as well as exciting new works by Ellen Lindquist and Sam Perkin.

Program:

Beethoven Op. 1 No. 3
Sam Perkin: Freakshow (2016)

Intermission

Ellen Lindquist: Shining Through (2023)
Shostakovich: Piano Trio No. 2

About Paddington Trio:

“Their youth does not remotely detract from their excellence – these are accomplished musicians by any standard, not only in technique but in rapport and nuance. In places, there was true beauty but never as an end in itself: everything served a higher conception of the music. I have rarely been so excited by performers new to me.” –Strings Attached
Seen as one of the most exciting chamber ensembles of their generation, the Paddington Trio has been recognized in international competitions and live performances for their fresh interpretations and exuberant energy. As did the famous bear, Finnish violinist Tuulia Hero, Irish cellist Patrick Moriarty and American pianist Stephanie Tang have made London their home and emerged as an ensemble of an entirely unique and lasting entity. The trio is celebrated for its close and energetic communication, insightful and imaginative programming as well as its highly refined ensemble playing. The trio’s grand mission is to bridge the gap between new listeners and serious classical music enthusiasts by welcoming everyone into their living room of musical discovery and shared love of chamber music.
Having started their first adventure together at the Paddington Station in 2020, a year after they met, the trio won the First Prize in the 70th Royal Over-Seas League Competition for Strings & Piano Ensemble. Firmly committed to promoting new music, education and outreach in chamber music, they were also honoured with the First Prize of the NEW FORMATS Project Prize 2022 in Graz, Austria, and the First Prize at the Clara Schumann International Competition. In April 2023, they were the winners of the prestigious Parkhouse Award held in Wigmore Hall, and they are currently generously supported by the City Music Foundation, Kirckman Concert Society and GBZ Management. In the summer of 2023, the trio completed an Artist Fellowship programme at their alma mater, the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London, and in 2023/24 continues to teach and inspire young ensembles as Chamber Fellows in the renowned Chamber Fellowship Programme at the Royal Northern College of Music.
In March 2023, the Paddington Trio made its concerto debut performing the Beethoven Triple Concerto with Jan Söderblom and the Jyväskylä Symphony Orchestra in Finland. They have appeared in prominent halls and series, such as Wigmore Hall, LSO St. Luke’s, Oxford Coffee Concerts, St. George’s Bristol and the BBC Total Immersion. Their most recent debuts saw them at the TivoliVredenburg and the Schiermonnikoog Festival in the Netherlands, the Edinburgh Fringe, Buxton International and Brighton Festivals, and Lake District Summer Music. The trio has appeared on YLE Radio (Finland) and BBC Radio 3 In Tune.
Tuulia, Patrick and Stephanie have had the privilege to work closely with internationally renowned musicians, such as Eberhard Feltz, Marc Danel, Gary Hoffman, Levon Chilingirian, Robert Levin, Johannes Meissl, David Dolan and members of the Ébène, Takács, Endellion and Meta4 quartets. They join the European Chamber Music Academy in 2023 and also receive mentorships from ChamberStudio and the Netherlands String Quartet Academy. The trio studied under Thomas Adès at the IMS Prussia Cove’s 50th anniversary masterclasses.
Tuulia plays on a 1707 Stradivarius violin, generously on loan from the Sibelius Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki.
Tuulia Hero is an award-winning concert violinist and chamber musician, as well as an accomplished improviser and educator currently based in London. Originally from Finland, Tuulia was trained in violin from the age of 4 and brought up at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, the Hanns Eisler School of Music in Berlin and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. Playing a Stradivarius violin from 1707, generously lent to her by the Sibelius Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki, Tuulia is the 2024 artistic grant recipient of the Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation in Finland. Tuulia gave her debut in 2012 at the Kauniainen International Music Festival and has since been invited to perform at the Presidential Palace in Finland, Wigmore Hall in London, Konzerthaus in Berlin, and numerous festivals and concerts around Europe, North America and Eastern Asia.
A native of Los Angeles, Stephanie Tang performed in Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall at the age of 12 and has since then performed in major venues such as Walt Disney Concert Hall (Los Angeles), Shenzhen Concert Hall, Himalayan Concert Hall (Shanghai), Sendai Concert Hall, venues throughout the Netherlands, Place Flagey (Brussels), Wigmore Hall, Barbican Centre, Milton Court (London), Banff Centre, and Koerner Hall (Toronto). Most recently, Stephanie won Guildhall School’s most distinguished award, the Gold Medal, and in the past she has won 1st prize at the Young Pianists’ Beethoven Competition, 2nd prize at Louisiana International Piano Competition and the Jury’s Discretionary Prize at the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s Bronislaw Kaper Awards.
Cellist Patrick Moriarty is one of Ireland’s foremost musicians and is in high demand as a soloist and as a chamber musician. Patrick has performed in venues across Europe such as Wigmore Hall, Barbican Hall, Victoria Hall, Muziekgebouw, Musiikkitalo, IMS Prussia Cove Open Chamber Music, West Cork Chamber Music Festival, and GAIA Music Festival. He has won numerous competitions and prizes such as the 70th Royal Over-Seas League Competition and the prestigious Parkhouse Award in Wigmore hall. Recording work includes working with The Abbey Road Studios Institute as well as multiple recordings for BBC3, RTE lyric FM, YLE and VPRO.

Gallery closed for J.Y. Park Piano Competition
2024-04-13 - 2024-04-14
The gallery is closed for the J.Y. Park Piano Competition
About the Competition
The Ninth Annual J.Y. Park Piano Competition, generously supported by the Jumy Foundation, is pleased to announce the ninth annual competition, to be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at MoCA Westport.
The J.Y. Park Piano Competition promotes young pianists and rewards the artistic accomplishment of outstanding performers. Further, the Jumy Foundation provides awards to the teachers of the winning competitors.
Competition Chairman: Dr. Russell Hirshfield, Professor of Music, Western Connecticut State University

Eligibility
Middle school and High School students living and/or studying in Connecticut, and in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess Counties in New York.

Divisions
Junior Divisions: Ages 10-13 (as of April 1, 2024)
Senior Divisions: Ages 14-18 (as of April 1, 2024)

Required Solo Repertoire: Senior Division

Compulsory Work: Sonata in B-Flat Major, Opus 22, I. Allegro con brio by Ludwig van Beethoven
A Baroque work
A 19th, 20th or 21st Century work
An American work (jazz compositions are acceptable)

Required Solo Repertoire: Junior Division

Compulsory work: Sonata in G Minor, Opus 49, no. 1, I. Andante by Ludwig van Beethoven
A Baroque or Romantic work
An American work (jazz compositions are acceptable)

Required Four Hand Repertoire: Junior Division (at least one member must be a Junior and a past JYPPC winner)

Compulsory work: Dolly Suite, Opus 56, Movements 1 & 2 by Gabriel Fauré
A contrasting work for piano four hands

Note for solo divisions: all works must be for solo acoustic piano and all repertoire must be performed from memory. For more, visit Jumyfoundation.org

Prizes
Senior Division
First Prize: $1000
Second Prize: $750
Third Prize: $500
Honorable mention(s): $250 each
Junior Division
First Prize: $300
Second Prize: $250
Third Prize: $200
Honorable mention(s): $100 each
Junior Division Four Hand
First Prize: $250 each
Second Prize: $200 each
Third Prize: $150 each

Winner’s Recital & Award Ceremony
Saturday, April 14, 2024 at 2pm, MoCA Westport

Application & Information
The application process will be all virtual. Please visit jumyfoundation.org for further details. Questions may be addressed by email to info@jumyfoundation.org.
The site of the J.Y. Park Piano Competition has moved to the Museum of Contemporary Art, Westport, CT. This facility boasts a Steinway D piano, and is home to the Heida Herman International Piano Competition. We are excited to be associated with MoCA Westport.
Date: April 13, 2024
Location: MoCA Westport 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, CT 06880

Faces in Clay with Bianca Barroca
2024-04-25 18:00 - 20:00
Faces in Clay with Bianca Barroca | 4/25 (6-8 PM)
Learn the basics of sculpting a face with Brazilian ceramicist & sculptor, Bianca Barroca. In this two hour workshop, Bianca will guide you with easy steps to creating your own face mask out of clay, with ample opportunity to add your own personal flair & expression. We provide the clay, tools & glaze options, you make your mask, choose your glaze, and pick up your finished creation one week later. This is the ultimate intro class for people that have always wanted to sculpt human form, but didn’t know where to start.

MoCA Some Noise | Open Mic Night: Poetry Month Special
2024-04-26 18:30 - 20:30
Join us for an Open Mic night at MoCA Westport featuring acoustic music, poetry, and slam poetry on Friday, April 26th at 6:30 PM! Everyone is invited to participate and attend.
Get your tickets to participate or attend here.
Open Mic night is FREE for Members to watch; MoCA Member Participation is FREE; General Admission $10; Participation Fee $5
Contact Isabelle at isabelle@mocawestport.org with questions.

Ceramic Multi-bowls with Leah Corbett
2024-04-27 13:00 - 15:00
Ceramic Multi-bowls with Leah Corbett | 4/27 (1-3 PM)
Make your own multi-bowl centerpiece with Fairfield-based ceramicist Leah Corbett. In this two-hour workshop, Leah will guide you through easy steps to pinch & smooth multiple bowl forms out of clay, attach them, and manipulate their shapes to fit your own creative style. We provide the clay, tools & glaze options. You get your hands a little dirty, choose your glaze, and pick up your finished creation one week later. This is a great intro to hand-building class to get some basic knowledge that will take you far in the world of pottery.

The Upscale Garage Sale at the Artisan Marketplace: Spring Edition
2024-05-04 12:00 - 16:00
The Upscale Garage Sale at the Artisan Marketplace: Spring Edition
MoCA Westport and Designport host the “The Upscale Garage Sale at the Artisan Marketplace *Spring Edition*,” taking place on May 4th, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at MoCA Westport. This exclusive collaboration between MoCA Westport and Designport promises an unparalleled fusion of creativity, community, and curated craftsmanship.
The Artisan Marketplace will be an exciting shopping experience, from exquisite jewelry to thoughtful hostess gifts and bespoke items perfect for Mother’s Day gifts. A special addition to The Marketplace, Designport’s first ever “Upscale Garage Sale” brings top interior designers, stagers and local shops together to “spring clean” their excess inventory at discounted prices. Shop an array of small furniture pieces (end tables, dining chairs, ottomans), tableware, vases, lamps, pillows, accessories, throws, frames, small rugs, coffee table books etc! All in the beautiful industrial “garage” @MOCAwestport.
What to Expect:

The Artisan Marketplace Makers: Held seasonally at MoCA, this spring edition of the Marketplace offers an array of creative delights, from exquisite jewelry to hostess gifts and bespoke items, perfect for Mother’s Day shopping!
The Upscale Garage Sale Sellers: Apadana Fine Rugs, Kerri Rosenthal, House of Prim, The Post, The Rath Project, House of Huck, Maison Sheik, Smart Playrooms, Innate Studios and stay tuned for more!
For the Kids: A “Drop In Kid’s Art Studio’ is available while you shop. The museum will be open for you to take in MoCA’s current exhibition!
Awesome music by LeRoy Decker

Suggested $10 donation to enjoy the day’s festivities. Mark your calendars and join us on May 4th for an unforgettable experience at MoCA Westport.

For more information about the Artisan Marketplace and upcoming events at MoCA Westport, please visit mocawestport.org
Featured Vendors
Blue Door Vibes
AMiRA Jewelry
SantM
Love Oz the Label x Karma Knitted
Vivid Cottage
Ellis Sant’Andrea Fine Art
Jeweled Coquette
LeahTriesAgain Ceramics
MoCA Westport Teaching Artists
MoCA Westport
