MoCA CT

Westport Public Schools Art Exhibition: SPARK
2024-05-26 12:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-30 12:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-31 12:00 - 16:00, 2024-06-01 12:00 - 16:00, 2024-06-02 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | MoCA Westport, 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, CT, 06880, United States
Exhibition Dates: May 25 – June 2

Reception: June 2, 2-4 PM, click here to register.
Westport Public Schools Visual Arts is excited to announce the return of their art exhibition, Spark. Inspired by the imagination and self-expression of our students, Spark is a PreK-12 showcase of the creative spirit happening in our schools each day. The exhibition, presented by WPS students and faculty, serves as an expressive platform for Westport students to demonstrate multiple ways of knowing and learning that are inherent in the unique nature of each child.
In partnership with MoCA Westport, WPS Visual Arts looks forward to sharing the unique perspectives of our student artists with the community in this special event.

Ceramic Multi-Bowls with Leah Corbett
2024-05-29 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-27 18:00 - 20:00 | MoCA Westport, 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, CT, 06880, United States
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Make your own multi-bowl centerpiece with Fairfield-based ceramicist Leah Corbett. “Multi-bowls” are one of Leah’s most popular forms, and can be used for numerous things like snack boards, jewelry catchers, air plant displays, or general organizers for keys & miscellaneous items. 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 a few weeks 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.

Performing Arts at MoCA: Herlin Riley – Jazz at Lincoln Center
2024-05-31 19:00 - 20:30 | MoCA Westport, 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, CT, 06880, United States
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Come as early as 6:30 PM to purchase a drink and check out the current exhibition.
Herlin Riley is a native of New Orleans. He’s a member of a New Orleans musical family (The Lastie Family). Today he’s considered to be one of the most premier and prolific drummers in the world today. The range of his musical experiences makes the demand for his drumming skills a first call for performers, recording artist and teaching engagements. Herlin started on the drums when he was three. He played trumpet through high school but went back to drums after college. Soon afterwards he began getting more calls to play drums than trumpet. In the early 80’s Herlin switched to playing the drums exclusively and was called to London, Australia and Europe to play in a 1920’s style musical called “One Mo Time“. Immediately following, he got the call to play with trumpeter Al Hirt. After leaving Hirt’s band he spent 5 years with jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal. In 1988 Herlin was invited to play with the Wynton Marsalis Quintet, which augmented to a septet and later became The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. As a member of The LCJO, Riley played a large roll in developing the drum parts for Wynton Marsalis’s Pulitzer Prize–winning recording “Blood On The Fields“. Herlin has also played and/or recorded with Harry Connick Jr., Jon Batiste, George Benson, Dr Lonnie Smith, Dianne Reeves, Cassandra Wilson, Ruth Brown, Dr John, Cubanismo, McCoy Tyner, John Clayton, Dee Daniels, Ambrose Akinmusire, Junko Onishi, Yutaka Shiina, Rufus Reid, Ellis Marsalis, Steve Turre, Terence Blanchard, Nicolas Payton, Ellis Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, Delfeayo Marsalis, Victor Goines, Clifford Lamb and many more. Riley has collaborated with two other New Orleans drummers (Shannon Powell and Jason Marsalis) to form a group called The New Orleans Groove Masters. In 2020 The Groove Master recorded a single entitled “Get Back” during the Covid 19 pandemic. Herlin Riley is also an educator and lecturer in jazz drumming and percussion. Herlin was an adjunct professor at the Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University in Chicago, The Juilliard School of Music in New York and The University of New Orleans jazz studies program. He has four recordings as a leader “Watch What You’re Doing” & “Cream Of The Crescent” on the Criss Cross Jazz label and “New Direction” & Perpetual Optimism” on the Mack Avenue label. Herlin Riley is the featured artist in the book and video titled “New Orleans Jazz and Second Line Drumming. In addition he wrote the forward to the book ” Drumsville The Evolution Of The New Orleans Beat“, written by Robert H. Cataliotti.
Photo by James Wighams of JWP Photographer Studio in New Orleans

Westport Public Schools Art Exhibition Reception
2024-06-02 14:00 - 16:00 | MoCA Westport, 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, CT, 06880, United States
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Westport Public Schools Visual Arts is excited to announce the return of their art exhibition, Spark. Inspired by the imagination and self-expression of our students, Spark is a PreK-12 showcase of the creative spirit happening in our schools each day. The exhibition, presented by WPS students and faculty, serves as an expressive platform for Westport students to demonstrate multiple ways of knowing and learning that are inherent in the unique nature of each child.
In partnership with MoCA Westport, WPS Visual Arts looks forward to sharing the unique perspectives of our student artists with the community in this special event.

MoCA Some Noise - Open Mic Night
2024-06-07 18:30 - 20:30 | MoCA Westport, 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, CT, 06880, United States
Join us for an Open Mic night at MoCA Westport featuring acoustic music, poetry, and slam poetry on Friday, June 7 from 6:30-8 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 Kristen at kristen@mocawestport.org with questions.

The Art of Mindfulness
2024-06-08 16:00 - 17:30 | MoCA Westport, 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, CT, 06880, United States
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Join us on June 8 from 4-5:30 PM 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.

Artisan Marketplace Summer Series
2024-06-16 12:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-14 12:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-28 12:00 - 16:00 | MoCA Westport, 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, CT, 06880, United States
Announcing our Artisan Marketplace Summer Series, outdoor events that celebrate local artisans and their creations.
Outdoor Artisan Marketplaces will take place on select Sundays throughout the summer from 12p-4p:

June 16
June 30
July 14
July 28
August 4
August 18
September 8

This year’s Artisan Marketplace will be held outdoors, providing a beautiful and spacious setting for visitors to explore a wide variety of unique, handcrafted items. From jewelry and pottery to textiles and artwork, there will be something for everyone to enjoy and appreciate. The galleries inside will also be open to enjoy our latest exhibition.
The Artisan Marketplace Summer Series is a perfect opportunity for families and friends to spend a leisurely afternoon supporting and discovering the talent and creativity of local artisans. We continue to accept vendor applications – click here to apply!

ColleCTomania Opening Reception
2024-06-27 18:00 - 20:00 | MoCA Westport, 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, CT, 06880, United States
MoCA CT is excited to introduce ColleCTomania, an exhilarating exhibition displaying over 140 Swiss posters from the renowned collector Tom Strong. Strong is a New Haven, Connecticut-based graphic designer, photographer and collector who has spent sixty years amassing, displaying, sharing, and living amongst his archive. The exhibition, curated by Pamela Hovland and Karen Salsgiver, includes a widely diverse range of posters from the 1930s to the present.
RSVP here.

Artisan Marketplace Summer Series
2024-06-30 12:00 - 16:00 | MoCA Westport, 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, CT, 06880, United States
Announcing our Artisan Marketplace Summer Series, outdoor events that celebrate local artisans and their creations.
Outdoor Artisan Marketplaces will take place on select Sundays throughout the summer from 12p-4p:

June 16
June 30
July 14
July 28
August 4
August 18
September 8

This year’s Artisan Marketplace will be held outdoors, providing a beautiful and spacious setting for visitors to explore a wide variety of unique, handcrafted items. From jewelry and pottery to textiles and artwork, there will be something for everyone to enjoy and appreciate. The galleries inside will also be open to enjoy our latest exhibition.
The Artisan Marketplace Summer Series is a perfect opportunity for families and friends to spend a leisurely afternoon supporting and discovering the talent and creativity of local artisans. We continue to accept vendor applications – click here to apply!

Vendors for 6/30:
Nancys Color Studio
Espalier
Looming Madness
Casey Lerner Art
Tafika Arts
Fairfield Theatre Company
Brushstrokes_by_Tam
OHSELLA, LLC
Idle Gauds Jewelry and Metals
WildBloom Skincare
PEHT
AMiRA Jewelry
Oak & Vale
Pink Daffodil Jewelry
Robin Ann Jewelry
Doug Hockman Photography
LeahTriesAgain Ceramics
Papineau Studio
Jennifer Hoertz Millinery

Faces in Clay Workshop with Bianca Barroca
2024-07-05 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-07-19 16:00 - 18:00 | MoCA Westport, 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, CT, 06880, United States
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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.

Ceramic Multi-Bowls Workshop with Leah Corbett
2024-07-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-19 18:00 - 20:00 | MoCACT, 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, 06880, United States
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Make your own multi-bowl centerpiece with Fairfield-based ceramicist Leah Corbett. “Multi-bowls” are one of Leah’s most popular forms, and can be used for numerous things like snack boards, jewelry catchers, air plant displays, or general organizers for keys & miscellaneous items. 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 a few weeks 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.

Sunset Plein Air Painting Class (BYOB Optional) with Agata Tria
2024-07-11 17:45 - 19:15, 2024-07-18 17:45 - 19:15, 2024-07-25 17:45 - 19:15 | MoCACT, 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, 06880, United States
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Enjoy the summer evening at our plein air painting class. Stationed on the front lawn, set up your easel and paint from life or follow along with Agata Tria to complete a guided painting.

Camp MoCA Open House
2024-07-14 13:00 - 14:00 | MoCA Westport, 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, CT, 06880, United States
Come see what the MoCA CT has to offer on Sunday, July 14th.
RSVP here.
Our outdoor Artisan Marketplace will be running from 12-4 and offers a wide variety of unique, handcrafted items. From jewelry and pottery to textiles and artwork, there will be something for everyone to enjoy and appreciate. The galleries inside will also be open to enjoy our latest exhibition. From 1-2pm we will have our Open House for current and prospective program participants to view our galleries, classrooms, and grounds. There will be teachers on hand to guide you through a hands-on project which you can take home.

ColleCTomania: Tour with Tom Strong, collector and designer
2024-07-18 14:00 - 15:00 | MoCA Westport, 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, CT, 06880, United States
Tom Strong is a New Haven-based designer, photographer, and collector of the Swiss posters in this exhibition. He has shared his collection for decades, through exhibitions in the United States and in classrooms at the Yale School of Art where he earned an MFA in Graphic Design.
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Thomas Strong was born in 1938 in Hanover, New Hampshire. He graduated from Dartmouth College and served with the U.S. Army Security Agency in Germany and Turkey. In 1967, Tom received an MFA from the Yale School of Art and Architecture and later started the graphic design firm Strong Cohen with his co-founder, Marjorie Cohen. The firm focuses on the design of signage for architectural applications, primarily for colleges and universities. When Tom isn’t busy designing or installing signs across New Haven, he dedicates his time to revitalizing the neighborhood where he works, a commitment he’s upheld for the past two decades. As a board member of the Chapel West district, he plays a key role in its development. Beyond his civic involvement, Tom has cultivated a diverse collection, including Swiss posters, HO scale model trains, Braun products, National Park Service folders, and iconic posters from Yale and Otl Aicher’s 1972 Olympics.

Gonzalo Aguilar Piano Recital
2024-07-20 16:00 - 17:30 | MoCA Westport, 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, CT, 06880, United States
Peruvian pianist, Gonzalo Aguilar an internationally acclaimed performer, will be coming to Westport, Connecticut.
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Dr. Gonzalo Aguilar began taking piano lessons when he was 17 years old with Professor Larissa Belotserkovskaia in Peru. He graduated from the National Conservatory of Music in Lima, Peru, with the highest accolades and continued his piano studies at Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey where he received a Masters Degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy. Dr. Aguilar holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance from The University of Southern Mississippi with additional studies in collaborative piano and music theory. His dissertation topic was an analysis of folk elements found in three piano compositions by Peruvian composers. Dr. Aguilar was invited to attend the Golandsky Institute Summer Symposium at Princeton University. He also performed Franz Liszt’s Piano Concerto in E flat Major with the Westminster Community Orchestra in Princeton, New Jersey. Dr. Aguilar has performed internationally throughout Europe, the United States and his homeland of Peru. He has been invited by Art Quitilinga to perform a recital in the Karl Richter Haus in Quedlinburg, Germany. He has performed a solo recital in Czech Republic as well as taught master classes at the Prague Conservatory. Additionally, he collaborated with oboist William Wielgus at the International Students House in Washington, D.C. and recorded music of Peruvian Composers with Wielgus for Sono Luminus.

Fairfield County Dance Festival
2024-07-25 18:30 - 20:30 | MoCACT, 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, 06880, United States
Join East Coast Contemporary Ballet and Thomas/Ortiz Dance for a summer evening of inspiring ballet, contemporary and modern dance.
Performances are FREE and open to the public.
New England Ballet Theatre & Ballet Hartford will be guest companies at this performance.

MoCA Some Noise - Open Mic Night
2024-07-26 18:30 - 20:30 | MoCA Westport, 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, CT, 06880, United States
Join us for an Open Mic night at MoCA CT featuring acoustic music, poetry, and slam poetry on Friday, July 26 from 6:30-8:30 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
*NEW* To give everyone their time to shine, we ask that all participants keep their set to 5 minutes max.
Contact Kristen at kristen@mocawestport.org with questions.
