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SUMMARY:Opening Reception of Tod Papageorge: At the Beach + In the Pool: On Influence
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 26\n6 – 8 PM\nRSVP Here. \nMoCA CT will be presenting a major photography exhibition\, Tod Papageorge: At the Beach\, alongside works by Papageorge’s former graduate students\, In the Pool. The companion exhibitions were organized by the photographer Lisa Kereszi\, and showcase the work of Tod Papageorge (b. 1940)\, a Connecticut – based\, internationally – acclaimed artist and teacher whose contributions to American street photography in the 1960s helped shape the genre. His work is held in more than thirty prominent public collections\, including the Museums of Modern Art in New York and San Francisco. \nAt the Beach\, making its East Coast debut at MoCA CT\, will feature work in the form of large – scale black and white photographs that Papageorge produced with medium – format cameras during several trips to the beaches of Los Angeles in the 1970s and 1980s. As he has written about this project: “I think that part of what these pictures are about is the difference between our preconceptions of a place and what\, when we get there\, that place turns out to be. To describe a subject and\, at the same time\, reinvent it\, is a double intention on the part of the photographer that we should be used to by now when we look at photographs. With these pictures\, I worked with the belief that the closer I came to describing the literal nature of the place and people I was photographing\, the more surprising the pictures might be\, all while transforming the casual\, unselfconscious physicality of these beachgoers into resonant form and meaning.” \nThe title of the adjacent exhibition\, In the Pool\, refers to the nickname for the classroom Papageorge taught in for the last third of his teaching career\, a renovated swimming pool within the School of Art building. As a professor and the Director of Graduate Studies in Photography at the Yale School of Art from 1979 – 2013\, Papageorge mentored many future influential photographers and art educators\, with 41 of his students going on to receive Guggenheim Fellowships\, a significant marker of achievement in the art and photography world. This part of the exhibition commemorates that fact by exhibiting a single print from each of those Guggenheim Fellows\, as well as presenting work through a looping slide show of virtually all 295 of Papageorge’s former MFA students. It’s also worth noting that the work composing In the Pool was made while the photographers were students in the Yale program\, years before being selected (by each one of them) for a portfolio created in honor of Papageorge’s retirement as director of the program. These nearly 300 pictures\, then\, serve to offer some insight into the nature of influence and mentorship in the arts\, and to suggest the power of the ongoing moment that is the still – developing history of photography.
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/opening-reception-of-tod-papageorge-at-the-beach-in-the-pool-on-influence/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T130000
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DTSTAMP:20260604T112554
CREATED:20250829T152507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T152507Z
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SUMMARY:Docent-Led Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the current exhibition from an expert docent. No advance registration required; all tours included in Museum admission. Remember\, gallery admission is FREE for MoCA Members.
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/docent-led-exhibition-tour-4/2025-06-21/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112554
CREATED:20250829T152507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T152507Z
UID:10004684-1749906000-1749911400@mocact.org
SUMMARY:Docent-Led Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the current exhibition from an expert docent. No advance registration required; all tours included in Museum admission. Remember\, gallery admission is FREE for MoCA Members.
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/docent-led-exhibition-tour-4/2025-06-14/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112554
CREATED:20250829T152507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T152507Z
UID:10004682-1749301200-1749306600@mocact.org
SUMMARY:Docent-Led Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the current exhibition from an expert docent. No advance registration required; all tours included in Museum admission. Remember\, gallery admission is FREE for MoCA Members.
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/docent-led-exhibition-tour-4/2025-06-07/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112554
CREATED:20250829T152507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T152507Z
UID:10004680-1748696400-1748701800@mocact.org
SUMMARY:Docent-Led Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the current exhibition from an expert docent. No advance registration required; all tours included in Museum admission. Remember\, gallery admission is FREE for MoCA Members.
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/docent-led-exhibition-tour-4/2025-05-31/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112554
CREATED:20250314T203936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T015252Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery Talk: "O Say Can You See": Artists Reimagine the Flag
DESCRIPTION:From left to right\, top to bottom. Frederic Edwin Church\, Our Banner in the Sky\, c. 1861. Oil on canvas. Fine Art Museums of San Francisco. Banks Violette\, Not Yet Titled (Flag Edition)\, 2010. Marines of the 28th Regiment of the Fifth Division planted an American flag atop Mount Suribachi\, Iwo Jima\, on Feb. 23\, 1945. Joe Rosenthal/Associated Press. Barbara Kruger\, Untitled\, 1991. Photographic silkscreen/vinyl. Courtesy Mary Boone Gallery. \n“O Say Can You See”: Artists Reimagine the Flag\, a gallery talk with Dr. Robin Jaffee Frank on May 29\, 2025 from 6-7pm.\nRegister Here. \nFree for MoCA Members; $10 General Admission \nIn conjunction with Banks Violette’s fraught representations of the American flag in MoCA CT’s solo exhibition\, join Dr. Robin Jaffee Frank for a historical investigation of Old Glory as an iconic and ubiquitous symbol in American art and culture. Artists have incorporated its graphic stars and stripes into their work to achieve aesthetic ends\, critique social and political inequalities\, celebrate freedom and democracy\, support and mourn our troops\, and express despair and hope. For many American citizens\, as well as people around the world\, our flag is a uniquely powerful and complex symbol of nationhood. \nAn independent curator\, Robin Jaffee Frank has organized numerous exhibitions at museums throughout the US\, lectured extensively\, and published widely on American visual culture from the colonial through contemporary periods. She formerly served as Chief Curator and Curator of American Art at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford\, Connecticut\, and Senior Associate Curator of American Paintings and Sculpture at the Yale University Art Gallery in New Haven\, Connecticut. Robin holds a PhD in the history of art from Yale University. \nImage of Dr. Robin Jaffee Frank. \n 
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/gallery-talk-o-say-can-you-see-artists-reimagine-the-flag/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112554
CREATED:20250829T152507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T152507Z
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SUMMARY:Docent-Led Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the current exhibition from an expert docent. No advance registration required; all tours included in Museum admission. Remember\, gallery admission is FREE for MoCA Members.
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/docent-led-exhibition-tour-4/2025-05-24/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mocact.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Docent-Tour.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112554
CREATED:20250315T172504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T023057Z
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SUMMARY:Film Screening of Suburbia (1983) and Q+A with Film Critic Susan Granger
DESCRIPTION:Suburbia (1983) and Q+A with film critic Susan Granger\nThursday May 22\, 2025\n7-9 PM \nExperience Penelope Spheeris’ 1983 Suburbia\, a gripping 1 hour and 34 minutes drama-thriller. The film follows a young man who\, struggling with domestic tensions\, finds refuge among a group of societal outcasts\, forming an unconventional family. \nAfter the screening\, stay for a brief Q&A with film critic Susan Granger.\nThis film is rated R. \nRegister Here. \n\n$ 10 General admission free for members\, $8 for seniors + students \nImage:\nMovie poster of Suburbia\, 1983. Courtesy of the Shout Factory.
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/film-screening-of-suburbia-1983-and-qa-with-film-critic-susan-granger/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112554
CREATED:20250829T152507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T152507Z
UID:10004676-1747486800-1747492200@mocact.org
SUMMARY:Docent-Led Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the current exhibition from an expert docent. No advance registration required; all tours included in Museum admission. Remember\, gallery admission is FREE for MoCA Members.
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/docent-led-exhibition-tour-4/2025-05-17/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112554
CREATED:20250829T152507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T152507Z
UID:10004674-1746882000-1746887400@mocact.org
SUMMARY:Docent-Led Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the current exhibition from an expert docent. No advance registration required; all tours included in Museum admission. Remember\, gallery admission is FREE for MoCA Members.
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/docent-led-exhibition-tour-4/2025-05-10/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mocact.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Docent-Tour.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112554
CREATED:20250829T152507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T152507Z
UID:10004672-1746277200-1746282600@mocact.org
SUMMARY:Docent-Led Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the current exhibition from an expert docent. No advance registration required; all tours included in Museum admission. Remember\, gallery admission is FREE for MoCA Members.
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/docent-led-exhibition-tour-4/2025-05-03/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mocact.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Docent-Tour.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112554
CREATED:20250829T152507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T152507Z
UID:10004670-1745672400-1745677800@mocact.org
SUMMARY:Docent-Led Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the current exhibition from an expert docent. No advance registration required; all tours included in Museum admission. Remember\, gallery admission is FREE for MoCA Members.
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/docent-led-exhibition-tour-4/2025-04-26/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mocact.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Docent-Tour.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112554
CREATED:20250829T152507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T152507Z
UID:10004668-1745067600-1745073000@mocact.org
SUMMARY:Docent-Led Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the current exhibition from an expert docent. No advance registration required; all tours included in Museum admission. Remember\, gallery admission is FREE for MoCA Members.
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/docent-led-exhibition-tour-4/2025-04-19/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T193000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112554
CREATED:20250310T172551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T172551Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Workshop: Zine-making with Adam Weisblatt
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: Thursday\, April 17\, 2025\, 5:30-7:30 PM\nPRICE: $50.00/person\nWHERE: MoCA Art Academy\nWHO: All teens welcome! \nRegister Here. \nUnleash your creativity and craft your own personal zine in this hands-on workshop\, inspired by Banks Violette: American Standard. Reflecting aspects of Violette’s art practice\, this session embraces the raw\, DIY aesthetic and the power of personal storytelling. You’ll explore how to capture where you are in your journey by collecting thoughts\, favorite images\, and inspirations into an 8-page mini-booklet. Using a mix of analog and digital techniques\, you’ll learn to lay out pages\, combine digital typesetting with hand-drawn elements\, and integrate photographs and collage for a unique\, expressive design. Whether you write\, draw\, or reflect in your own way\, this workshop provides the tools to bring your vision to life in print. Participants are encouraged to explore the exhibition beforehand for inspiration.
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/zine-workshop/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112554
CREATED:20250829T152507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T152507Z
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SUMMARY:Docent-Led Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the current exhibition from an expert docent. No advance registration required; all tours included in Museum admission. Remember\, gallery admission is FREE for MoCA Members.
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/docent-led-exhibition-tour-4/2025-04-12/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112554
CREATED:20250829T152507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T152507Z
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SUMMARY:Docent-Led Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the current exhibition from an expert docent. No advance registration required; all tours included in Museum admission. Remember\, gallery admission is FREE for MoCA Members.
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/docent-led-exhibition-tour-4/2025-04-05/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mocact.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Docent-Tour.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112554
CREATED:20250829T152507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T152507Z
UID:10004662-1743253200-1743258600@mocact.org
SUMMARY:Docent-Led Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the current exhibition from an expert docent. No advance registration required; all tours included in Museum admission. Remember\, gallery admission is FREE for MoCA Members.
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/docent-led-exhibition-tour-4/2025-03-29/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mocact.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Docent-Tour.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112554
CREATED:20250829T152507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T152507Z
UID:10004660-1742648400-1742653800@mocact.org
SUMMARY:Docent-Led Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the current exhibition from an expert docent. No advance registration required; all tours included in Museum admission. Remember\, gallery admission is FREE for MoCA Members.
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/docent-led-exhibition-tour-4/2025-03-22/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mocact.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Docent-Tour.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112554
CREATED:20250310T145817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T145937Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery Talk with Banks Violette and Ajay Kurian
DESCRIPTION:Gallery Talk: Banks Violette + Ajay Kurian\, artist + writer \n\n\n\n\nDate: March 20\, 2025 \nTime: 6:00PM \nRegister Here. \nJoin us Thursday\, March 20\, at 6 PM for a gallery talk with artist Banks Violette and artist/writer Ajay Kurian. Violette and Kurian will guide guests through the exhibition\, discussing its themes\, materials\, and cultural influences. The tour will explore Violette’s longstanding artistic concerns\, including the darker undercurrents of American identity\, such as the rise of fascism and how national romanticism feeds into nationalism. Following the tour\, Kurian will moderate a discussion diving deeper into art\, subcultures\, and the creative evolution of Violette’s practice\, expanding on how these themes have shaped his work over time\, including Banks’ work addressing “whiteness” before it became a widely discussed topic. \nAbout the Artist: Banks Violette \nBanks Violette (b. 1973\, Ithaca\, NY) is known for his stark\, immersive works that explore destruction\, decay\, and subcultural aesthetics. Influenced by heavy metal\, skateboarding\, and the occult\, his practice spans drawing\, sculpture\, installation\, and video\, blurring the line between beauty and violence. His work has been exhibited at institutions such as the Whitney Museum\, MoMA\, and the Guggenheim and is held in major museum collections worldwide. \nAbout the Moderator: Ajay Kurian \nAjay Kurian is an artist\, educator\, and writer. Kurian employs a fluid\, multimedia vocabulary which aims to articulate the social and environmental conditions that govern both our worldly and transcendental faiths. He is the founder of NewCrits\, a global platform for virtual studio mentorship for artists of all backgrounds and experience. Kurian lives in Brooklyn\, New York. He holds a BA from Columbia University in Visual Arts and Art History. His work has been exhibited worldwide including the Whitney Museum\, MoMA PS1\, The Fridericianum in Kassel\, Germany\, and K11 in Shanghai\, China. He is also Banks Violette’s former studio assistant. \nDon’t miss this unique opportunity to experience Violette’s work through a dynamic conversation between two artists. \n\n\n  \n  \n  \nImage of Banks — NR Magazine. Photographer: Jeton Bakalli. Stylist: Jungle Lin. \n\n\nAjay Kurian photographed by Christian MacDonald.
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/gallery-talk-with-banks-violette-and-ajay-kurian/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112554
CREATED:20250829T152507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T152507Z
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SUMMARY:Docent-Led Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the current exhibition from an expert docent. No advance registration required; all tours included in Museum admission. Remember\, gallery admission is FREE for MoCA Members.
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/docent-led-exhibition-tour-4/2025-03-15/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mocact.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Docent-Tour.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112554
CREATED:20250829T152507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T152507Z
UID:10004656-1741438800-1741444200@mocact.org
SUMMARY:Docent-Led Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the current exhibition from an expert docent. No advance registration required; all tours included in Museum admission. Remember\, gallery admission is FREE for MoCA Members.
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/docent-led-exhibition-tour-4/2025-03-08/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112554
CREATED:20250829T152507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T152507Z
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SUMMARY:Docent-Led Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the current exhibition from an expert docent. No advance registration required; all tours included in Museum admission. Remember\, gallery admission is FREE for MoCA Members.
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/docent-led-exhibition-tour-4/2025-03-01/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mocact.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Docent-Tour.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112554
CREATED:20250103T211831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T145951Z
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SUMMARY:Community Conversation: Art\, Infrastructure\, and the Environment
DESCRIPTION:Community Conversation: Art\, Infrastructure\, and the Environment\nThursday\, February 27\, 2025\, from 6:00-7:00 PM \nJoin us for a thought-provoking evening as we hosts Art\, Infrastructure\, and the Environment\, a dynamic community conversation inspired by the ON FIRE: Energy\, Climate\, Infrastructure exhibition. This engaging event will be moderated by curator Ive Covaci and features a diverse panel of speakers who bring unique perspectives to the intersection of art\, sustainability\, and community resilience. \nPanelists include: \n\n\nLewis Derogene\, Head of Exhibitions at MoCA CT\nN.W. Gibbons\, Artist\nKevin Huelster\, Architect\nLily Hultgren\, Co-President of Teens at MoCA\nNicholas Marsan\, Westport Fire Chief\nJohanna Martell\, Co-Director of Sustainable Westport\n\n  \n\nTogether\, they will explore topics ranging from the role of art in sparking dialogue on environmental challenges to the critical infrastructure shaping our future. Whether you’re an art enthusiast\, an environmental advocate\, or simply curious about the synergy between creativity and sustainability\, this conversation offers insights for everyone. \nRegister Here. Free for MoCA Members; Free for Students $8 for Seniors; $10 General Admission \nLearn more about the exhibition at mocact.org/exhibitions.
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/community-conversation-art-infrastructure-environment/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112554
CREATED:20250829T152507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T152507Z
UID:10004652-1740229200-1740234600@mocact.org
SUMMARY:Docent-Led Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the current exhibition from an expert docent. No advance registration required; all tours included in Museum admission. Remember\, gallery admission is FREE for MoCA Members.
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/docent-led-exhibition-tour-4/2025-02-22/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mocact.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Docent-Tour.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112554
CREATED:20250106T155713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T150945Z
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SUMMARY:Black History Month Event Series: Soulful Expressions
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a vibrant evening of music\, poetry\, dance\, and community celebration at MoCA CT’s Soulful Expressions Night\, part of our Black History Month event series. The evening will feature powerful spoken word poetry by Sahmra Sawyer\, soulful jazz music by renowned pianist Joe Bush\, and a dynamic dance performance by Jeffline Saint Louis. \nGuests will also enjoy a delicious meal catered by Jamaican chef Dré Sawyers of Food by Mustard Seed Inc. Adding to the artistic atmosphere\, artist Erika McGhee will create live portraits of visitors throughout the evening. After the performances\, the dance floor will open\, inviting everyone to join in on classic dances like the Electric Slide and Wobble. \nThis event is an opportunity to celebrate the cultural richness of the African diaspora through a blend of art\, music\, and community. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/black-history-month-event-series-soulful-expressions/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112554
CREATED:20250829T152507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T152507Z
UID:10004650-1739624400-1739629800@mocact.org
SUMMARY:Docent-Led Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the current exhibition from an expert docent. No advance registration required; all tours included in Museum admission. Remember\, gallery admission is FREE for MoCA Members.
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/docent-led-exhibition-tour-4/2025-02-15/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mocact.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Docent-Tour.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112554
CREATED:20250103T212605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T151017Z
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SUMMARY:Black History Month Event Series - Film Screening of DELA: The Making of El Anatsui
DESCRIPTION:Film Screening: DELA: The Making of El Anatsui\nThursday\, February 13\, 2025\, from 7:00-9:00 PM \nJoin us for a special screening of DELA: The Making of El Anatsui\, presented as part of MoCA CT’s collaboration with WestPAC’s ON FIRE: Energy\, Climate\, Infrastructure and our Black History Month event series. This compelling biographical documentary explores the life and work of El Anatsui\, one of Africa’s most celebrated sculptors. \nDELA offers an intimate look into Anatsui’s groundbreaking contributions to contemporary art\, his mentorship of a generation of West African artists\, and his transformative role in his local community. The film delves into the profound simplicity and complexity of his monumental creations\, highlighting his journey of triumphs and trials. The title\, “Dela\,” meaning “Deliverer” in the Ewe language\, encapsulates his impact on art and culture. \nFollowing the screening\, filmmaker Oyiza Adaba will host a Q&A session. Adaba\, a journalist and filmmaker with nearly 30 years of experience\, is renowned for amplifying authentic African narratives. Her work\, including the acclaimed DELA: The Making of El Anatsui\, has brought African art and culture to global audiences. She is currently directing WOVEN: The Intriguing Journey of the Ebira Cloth\, a historical series celebrating African textile traditions. \nFilm runtime: 98 minutes \nRegister Here. Free for MoCA Members; $8 for Students/Seniors; $10 General Admissions
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/film-screening-of-dela-the-making-of-el-anatsui/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112554
CREATED:20250829T152507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T152507Z
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SUMMARY:Docent-Led Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the current exhibition from an expert docent. No advance registration required; all tours included in Museum admission. Remember\, gallery admission is FREE for MoCA Members.
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/docent-led-exhibition-tour-4/2025-02-08/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mocact.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Docent-Tour.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112554
CREATED:20250829T152507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T152507Z
UID:10004646-1738414800-1738420200@mocact.org
SUMMARY:Docent-Led Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the current exhibition from an expert docent. No advance registration required; all tours included in Museum admission. Remember\, gallery admission is FREE for MoCA Members.
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/docent-led-exhibition-tour-4/2025-02-01/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mocact.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Docent-Tour.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112554
CREATED:20250829T152507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T152507Z
UID:10004644-1737810000-1737815400@mocact.org
SUMMARY:Docent-Led Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the current exhibition from an expert docent. No advance registration required; all tours included in Museum admission. Remember\, gallery admission is FREE for MoCA Members.
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/docent-led-exhibition-tour-4/2025-01-25/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mocact.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Docent-Tour.jpeg
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