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SUMMARY:Guest Speaker: In Pursuit of A World Free From The Shackles of Gender-Based Violence
DESCRIPTION:Wrap up the When Caged Birds Sing exhibition with a discussion on gender-based violence with Human Rights Lawyer and Advocate Kristine Herman. Come early to enjoy our weekly happy hour at Bar MoCA from 5 – 7 PM. \nThe event is free\, but advance registration is requested; please register below. \nPlease note that proof of COVID vaccine\, or of a negative test result\, is required for entry. Please review our Visit Page for our policy. \nMore about Kristine Herman:  \nKristine Herman is the Managing Director of Policy and Advocacy at a large legal nonprofit organization. She is responsible for leading the strategic policy initiatives\, communications\, and advocacy activities at the city\, state and federal levels. \nFor more than two decades\, Kristine dedicated her career to advancing systemic reform at the intersection of law and human rights in the United States and internationally. Kristine has served as a guest reviewer for the International Journal of Transitional Justice; was on the Editorial Board of Affilia: Journal of Women and Social Work; a Fulbright Specialist in Fiji; and Guest Lecturer delivering an annual intensive course on Gender & the Law: A Global Introduction at the University of South Pacific Law School.  She has worked on gender justice and human rights issues in Afghanistan\, Azerbaijan\, Australia\, and throughout Europe and the United States \nKristine earned her B.A. at Antioch College\, her MSW at Tulane University\, and her J.D. at Northeastern University. \nTickets
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/guest-speaker-in-pursuit-of-world-free-from-the-shackles-of-gender-based-violence/
LOCATION:MoCA Westport\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion to Raise Awareness of Human Rights Violations
DESCRIPTION:“Into The Light”\nA Panel Discussion To Raise Awareness Of Human Rights Violations \nSupporting Programming For When Caged Birds Sing\, featuring the works of Ann Weiner. Thursday\, December 2\, 6 – 7 PM\nModerated by Ruth Mannes\, MoCA Westport Executive Director \n\nJoin MoCA Westport for a special panel discussion\, “Into The Light\,” supporting our current When Caged Birds Sing exhibition. The panel is free of charge but advance registration is required.  Hear first-hand from those directly involved in the effort to raise awareness of\, and have an impact on\, human rights violations in our region.  The panel will include a Q&A from audience members. Come early to enjoy our weekly Happy Hour at Bar MoCA from 5 – 7 PM\, and stay after the panel to view the 45-minute film associated with the exhibition. \nPanelists Include: \n\nClaudia King\, State of CT’s HART (Human Anti-trafficking Response Team)\nCadence Pentheny\, Coordinator\, Community and Corporate Learning\, LGBTQ+ Training Institute\, Triangle Community Center\nJamie Rubin\, Southwest Regional Manager\, Connecticut Commission on Human Rights & Opportunities\n\n  \nTickets: \n  \n \nSeating will follow social distancing guidelines. Attendees will be required to show an ID and provide 1) proof of a full vaccination\, or 2) printed proof of a negative PCR test within 72 hours prior to entry\, or 3) proof of a negative rapid test within 24 hours prior to entry. See our full Health & Safety Policy. 
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/panel-discussion-to-raise-awareness-of-human-rights-violations/
LOCATION:MoCA Westport\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Claiming your Creative Voice\, an interactive discussion with Creativity Coach\, Naomi Vladeck
DESCRIPTION:As supporting programming for our When Caged Birds Sing exhibition (opening 10/29)\, join us for a special one-hour interactive discussion with Creativity Coach\, Naomi Vladeck. \nCome prepared to explore what makes you come alive! You’ll leave feeling empowered and with language to bring your voice into the world with more clarity and purpose. \nIn this playful and interactive discussion\, Naomi will use visualization and short writing prompts to encourage you to stake your claim on the unique expression you want to bring (or bring more of) into the world. Using visualization and language as a guide\, you’ll clarify your vision and set an intention for yourself this year. All materials will be provided. \nVladeck’s goal is to help women see the possibilities available to them when they nurture their curiosity\, focus their efforts and commit to achieving a single step at a time. Learn more about Naomi Vladeck and Creativity Matters Coaching here. \nMember discount available for MoCA Members.
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/claiming-your-creative-voice-an-interactive-discussion-with-creativity-coach-naomi-vladeck/
LOCATION:MoCA Westport\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception for When Caged Birds Sing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening of reception of our new exhibition\, When Caged Birds Sing\, featuring the works of CT-based artist Ann Weiner.  Learn more about the exhibition here. Complimentary cocktails will be served. \nProof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required; please see our Visit page for more details.  \n 
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/opening-reception-for-when-caged-birds-sing/
LOCATION:MoCA Westport\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Family Day in collaboration with the Westport Farmers’ Market
DESCRIPTION:A Family Day featuring a range of nature-inspired art activities will be held on Saturday\, September 11 from 12 – 4 p.m. Explore the Between The Ground and the Sky exhibition\, enjoy delicious offerings from the Parlor\, Bees Knees\, and On The Fly food trucks\, and listen to multi-instrumentalist Henry Jones. The event is rain or shine. \nCheck out more than 50 large-scale photographs\, both color and black and white\, of local farms by Anne Burmeister and Ashley Skatoff\, two local accomplished photographers. The photographs tell a compelling and visually arresting story of the importance of local farms and farmers. The Who Grows Your Food initiative was developed by the Westport Farmers’ Market during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic as a means to educate people on the role that local farmers play in providing food for the community.  The farms included are: \n\nCalf and Clover Creamery\, Cornwall Bridge\, CT\nCopps Island Oysters\, Norm Bloom and Son\, Norwalk\, CT\nDirt Road Farm\, Weston\, CT\nFort Hill Farm\, New Milford\, CT\nGilbertie’s Organics\, Easton\, CT\nIdeal Fish\, Waterbury\, CT\nLost Ruby Farm\, Norfolk\, CT\nMuddy Feet Flower Farm\, Ashford\, CT\nOx Hollow Farm\, Roxbury\, CT\nRiverbank Farm\, Roxbury\, CT\nRose’s Berry Farm\, Glastonbury\, CT\nSankow’s Beaver Brook Farm\, Old Lyme\, CT\nSea Coast Mushrooms\, Mystic\, CT\nSport Hill Farm\, Easton\, CT\nStonington Kelp Co.\, Stonington\, CT\nThe Hickories\, Ridgefield\, CT\nWells Hill Farm\, Weston\, CT\nWoodland Farm\, Glastonbury\, CT\n\nThe exhibition also includes two site-specific installations by Kristyna and Marek Milde\, and the natural\, organic works of artist Donna Forma. Learn more.  \n \nFeatured Image:  Ashley Skatoff: Stonington Kelp Co.\, Stonington\, CT
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/family-day-in-collaboration-with-the-westport-farmers-market/
LOCATION:MoCA Westport\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception For Between the Ground and the Sky Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of art\, drinks\, and community at the Opening Reception of Between The Earth and the Sky on Friday\, August 27 from 6 – 8 p.m.  \nMeet the featured artists\, purchase custom cocktails from Bar MoCA\, and experience our new outdoor play space and garden. \n\n\nThe exhibition features more than 50 stunning large-scale color and black and white photographs by Anne Burmeister and Ashley Skatoff from the Who Grows Your Food initiative\, an intimate photographic journey celebrating the beloved farms and farmers associated with the Westport Farmers’ Market.The exhibition also includes two site-specific installations by Kristyna and Marek Milde\, a Brooklyn-based interdisciplinary artist duo whose works explore environmental issues and the alienation of contemporary lifestyles. \nAlso on view are the works of Donna Forma\, a Southport\, CT-based artist known for her deconstruction and reconstruction of the components of deceptively simple natural forms\, exposing the layers of complexity hidden in plain sight all around us. \nThe exhibition\, on view through October 17\, was created in collaboration with the Westport Farmers’ Market. \nNo RSVP is required. All CDC guidelines will be explicitly followed.
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/opening-reception-for-between-the-ground-and-the-sky-exhibition/
LOCATION:MoCA Westport\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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