Free Guided Exhibition Tour | Women Pulling at the Threads of Social Discourse
2022-09-29 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | MoCA Westport, 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, CT, 06880, United States
Join us for a free guided exhibition tour of Women Pulling at the Threads of Social Discourse!
Advance registration requested. Register Here.
For groups larger than 8, please email Colleen Thomas at colleen@mocawestport.org to schedule.

Cocktails & Conversation: Artist Talk
2022-09-29 18:00 - 19:00
Close out our summer exhibition with us!
Join us for Cocktails & Conversation on Thursday, September 29 at 6 PM. The Artist Talk features Women Pulling at the Threads of Social Discourse artists Margaret Roleke, Molly Gambardella, Sooo-z Mastropietro, and Camille Eskell.
Arrive early to purchase a drink or cocktail of your choice at our weekly Happy Hour. Or, try a Paint & Sip Open Art Studio class!
The event is free and open to the public; advance registration is requested.

Gallery Closed For Installation
2022-10-03 - 2022-10-14
Our gallery will be closed from October 3 – October 14 as we prepare for our upcoming exhibition, From the Pen to the Knife.

MoCA Member Event | browngrotta arts
2022-10-12 12:00 - 14:00
MoCA Members are invited to join browngrotta arts for a complimentary MoCA Members-only experience, featuring a tour of their Allies for Art exhibition and curated bites & beverages. More details provided to Members directly.
Not a Member? Learn more and join our community today!

Westoberfest | Downtown Westport Association
2022-10-15 14:00 - 17:00
Don’t miss Downtown Westport Association’s Westoberfest, and stop by the MoCA Westport booth in the Children’s Area. To learn more and get tickets, visit the DWA website.

Opening Reception: From the Pen to the Knife
2022-10-15 17:00 - 19:00
Please join us for an evening of community, art, cocktails and complimentary light bites on Saturday, October 15 from 5 – 7 PM at MoCA Westport. The opening reception is free and open to the public; no RSVP is required.
From the Pen to the Knife features the watercolor paintings of Marian Christy. Christy is the pioneer of the Knifed Watercolors® style, a process that creates original watercolors using only palette knives and puddles of paint.
The exhibition will be on view at MoCA Westport from October 15 – November 27, 2022 and was curated by Ruth Mannes, Executive Director of MoCA Westport; Liz Leggett, MoCA Westport’s Director of Exhibitions; and visual artist Tom Berntsen.
Christy was an award-winning journalist for the first chapter of her life. She was a writer for The Boston Globe at a time when women had limited journalistic opportunities. Her writing garnered two Pulitzer Prize nominations and was considered groundbreaking in the areas of fashion and celebrity reporting.
She considers her time as an artist as a second chapter of her life, a time where she pivoted from “the pen to the knife.” She explains of her Knifed Watercolor process, “My focus is to make this unique signature a 21st century contemporary style, elevating watercolors to new depths and dimensions. I want to pull the viewer into the image, arouse curiosity but, most of all, to make an emotional connection silently, one-on-one.”
The exhibition is generously sponsored by Hofstetter Baron Group at Wells Fargo Advisors.

Featured Image Courtesy of the Artist

Docent-Led Exhibition Tour
2022-10-20 13:00 - 13:30, 2022-10-27 13:00 - 13:30, 2022-11-03 13:00 - 13:30, 2022-11-10 13:00 - 13:30
Join us for a docent-led tour of our From the Pen to the Knife exhibition, held on Thursdays at 1 PM. Advance registration requested; register here.
Please Note: Although the docent-led tour is free, standard gallery admissions fees will be collected. Learn more about Admissions here.

MoCA Some Noise: Open Mic Night
2022-10-20 17:00 - 19:00
THIS EVENT WILL NOW TAKE PLACE INDOORS.
Join us as a performer or audience member in MoCA’s first open mic night on October 20th! Poets, slam poets, and musicians will come together not as opponents, but as performers hoping to share their stories, passions, and talents. Westport Poet Laureate Jessie McEntee will be sharing a piece too!
A list of performers is available here.
There’s no charge to attend as an audience member, but advance registration is requested.
Questions? Contact Isabelle at isabelle@mocawestport.org.

Happy Hour
2022-10-20 17:00 - 19:00, 2022-10-27 17:00 - 19:00, 2022-11-03 17:00 - 19:00, 2022-11-10 17:00 - 19:00
Join us for Happy Hour from 5 -7 PM and experience our current exhibition. Try a Paint & Sip class (Adults) while you’re here!
Gallery admission is free after 4 PM on Thursdays. If there is a Cocktails and Conversation event, Non-Members must purchase a ticket to attend the event or pay for gallery admission.

Paint & Sip
2022-10-20 17:45 - 19:15, 2022-10-27 17:45 - 19:15, 2022-11-03 17:45 - 19:15, 2022-11-10 17:45 - 19:15
Offered to Adults on select Thursdays 5:45p – 7:15p during Bar MoCA Happy Hour. Enjoy art studio time where you will be able to enjoy sketching, painting, or creating a mixed media work of art.
Enjoy a handcrafted cocktail, wine, beer or refreshing drink while you create your masterpiece! Come with friends or make some new ones!
REGISTER NOW.

CLOSED: Gallery/Exhibition
2022-10-22
The gallery/exhibition will be closed on Saturday, October 22 for a private event.

Drop-In Kids Art Activity
2022-10-23 12:00 - 15:00, 2022-10-30 12:00 - 15:00, 2022-11-06 12:00 - 15:00, 2022-11-13 12:00 - 15:00
$20/ Hour: Offered on select Sundays until 3pm for up to 1 hour for children ages 3-7 (must be potty trained).
Register your child for an hour of Academy Art Studio time while you enjoy our exhibition. Parents must sign-in, stay on-site, and provide a cell phone number so we may contact you during this time.

Register now or at drop off: https://mocawestport.coursestorm.com/course/drop-in-kids-art-activity-fall-2022#!

Cocktails and Conversation | Diana Mashia, Invest In Her Art
2022-11-03 18:00 - 19:00
UPDATED 11/1: CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS
Our Cocktails and Conversation series is designed to showcase speakers relevant to our exhibitions and to the community. Join us for a special presentation by Diana Mashia, Founder & CEO of Invest in Her Art of Thursday, November 3 at 6 PM.
Diana will discuss the Power of Story and the role that narratives have in shaping identity, fandom, advocacy and positive social impact. She will help guide conversation around how we can better utilize stories and the arts to build awareness and advance women and non-binary people.

The presentation begins promptly at 6PM, so arrive early to experience the From the Pen to the Knife exhibition with complimentary access, and to purchase a drink or cocktail at our weekly Happy Hour. Seating is available.
The event is free, but advance registration is requested.
More About Diana
Diana Mashia is the Founder & CEO of Invest in Her Art, a discovery platform and marketplace uplifting the voices of women and non-binary artists. Through storytelling, education and advocacy, Invest and Her Art is creating a new fandom for these artists and increasing diversity, equity and inclusion across the fine art world and beyond.
Diana has spent her career at the intersection of art and tech. Her work is informed by her career in venture capital and on Wall Street, as well as her advocacy work and research on public policy issues and social enterprise. She holds a B.A. from Barnard College in art history and economics and a Master in Public Administration from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, where she concentrated on issues related to management, policy, and sustainability. She resides in Westport where she juggles a fun and crazy life with her husband, kids and Goldendoodle.
Featured Image:Theodosia Marchant, MEMENTOS IV, Acrylic on canvas, 2022. Courtesy Invest In Her Art.

AM Election Day Art Recess Camp
2022-11-08 09:30 - 11:30
Looking for something creative for your child to do on Election Day (11/8)? Drop off your Nursery – 1st grader from 9:30a – 11:30a for two hours of artsy fun! Pack a nut-free snack,and a water bottle and dress in clothing you won’t mind getting messy! Drop off at the Academy doors located in the back of the building. **Participants must be FULLY potty trained**
REGISTER NOW

Full Day Election Day Art Recess Camp
2022-11-08 09:30 - 14:30
Looking for something creative for your child to do on Election Day (11/8)? Drop off your Kindergartener – 3rd grader from 9:30a – 2:30p for a day of artsy fun! Pack a nut-free lunch and snack, and a water bottle. Dress in clothing you won’t mind getting messy! Drop off at the Academy doors located in the back of the building. **Participants must be FULLY potty trained**
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Cocktails and Conversation | Co-Curator Talk
2022-11-10 18:00 - 19:00
Our Cocktails and Conversation series is designed to showcase speakers relevant to our exhibitions and to the community.
On Thursday, Nov. 10 at 6PM, return for a dialogue with exhibition co-curators Tom Berntsen, Liz Leggett, and Ruth Mannes! Learn more about the design and installation of our current exhibition, From the Pen to the Knife, and the fascinating life story of Marian Christy – her childhood, award winning journalism career, and prolific art practice rediscovered later in life.

The event is free, but advance registration is requested.
REGISTER HERE.

MoCA Member Appreciation Day
2022-11-11 10:00 - 12:00
All current Members are invited to join us for a special Member Appreciation Day on Friday, November 11 from 10 AM – Noon! FREE FOR MEMBERS.

Connect with staff in our Lobby Lounge over complimentary coffee, tea and sweet treats.
Explore the current exhibition on view, From the Pen to the Knife.
Bring your little ones to enjoy drop-in Art Studio time while you tour our exhibition.
Members enjoy 20% off everything in the Museum Shop. Peruse new and unique merchandise for perfect holiday gifts!
11 AM: Sneak Preview of the 2023 Exhibitions – Hear from Liz Leggett, Director of Exhibitions, on what’s ahead for MoCA’s exhibitions, onsite engagement, and happenings in the community.

Bring a friend and receive two complimentary tickets for a 2023 Music at MoCA concert of your choice!
Not a Member yet? Join today.
No RSVP needed.

Fall Floral Arranging with Blossom + Stem
2022-11-15 11:45 - 13:45
Kick off your holiday entertaining season with fall floral arranging! Design two seasonal fresh flower arrangements to take home and enjoy. Learn how to replicate professional looking arrangements with floral arranging tips + tricks from professional designer, Michele Sinacore of Blossom + Stem Floral Design of Westport. Fresh flowers, two vessels + design materials will be provided for class. Bring a pair of pruners and your creativity.
REGISTER NOW.
