MoCA CT

MoCA Film Salon
2022-12-10 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | MoCA Westport, 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, CT, 06880, United States
This inaugural MoCA Film Salon will feature two highly acclaimed documentaries about the art world, including Jay Myself, an intimate behind-the-scenes documentary on the life of photographer and artist Jay Maisel (directed by renowned photographer and local Westporter Stephen Wilkes) and The Art of Making It, an examination of the lives of seventeen young artists navigating emerging careers in the contemporary art world. The two-day event will run as follows:
Saturday, December 10, 2022 | 3 – 6 PM
Film: Jay Myself

Directed by Westporter Stephen Wilkes; Produced by Bette Wilkes, Henry Jacobson, and Emma Tammi
Film screening followed by a conversation with Stephen Wilkes, moderated by Jane Preiser
Tickets include complimentary light bites. Drinks and cocktails will be available for purchase

Jay Myself documents the monumental move of renowned photographer and artist, Jay Maisel, who, in February 2015 after 48 years, begrudgingly sold his home; the 35,000 square-foot, 100-year-old landmark building in Manhattan known simply as “The Bank.” Through the intimate lens of filmmaker and Jay’s protégé, noted artist and photographer Stephen Wilkes, the viewer is taken on a remarkable journey through Jay’s life as an artist, mentor, and man; a man grappling with time, life, change, and the end of a era in New York City.
Sunday, December 11, 2022 | 3 – 6 PM
Film: The Art of Making It

Directed by Kelcey Edwards; Produced by Debi Wisch
Film screening followed by a conversation with Debi Wisch, Director Kelcey Edwards, and featured film artist Gisela McDaniel, moderated by Jane Preiser
Tickets include complimentary light bites. Drinks and cocktails will be available for purchase

Focusing on a diverse group of compelling young artists at pivotal moments in their careers, The Art of Making It explores the forces that thrust some into the stratosphere while leaving others struggling to survive. Who gets seen, who gets left behind, and why does it matter who is anointed to tell the stories of our time? Interweaving the voices of creative luminaries and disruptors, the film is both a cautionary tale about what America stands to lose if we don’t rethink what we value and why, and a love letter to those who persevere in their artistic practice in spite of the extraordinary odds of ever achieving commercial success.
Tickets can be purchased for individual screenings ($20) or as a package ($30) for both dates; MoCA Members always receive a discount when using their Member #.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to view the Museum’s exhibition, From the Pen to the Knife, featuring the watercolor works of Marian Christy, as part of their experience.
The MoCA Film Salon is generously sponsored by Jane and David Preiser.
Tickets for the Sunday, December 11 event will be available at the door.
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Image Credit:

Jay Maisel in his office at 190 Bowery in Stephen Wilkes’s JAY MYSELF. © Stephen Wilkes. Courtesy of Oscilloscope Laboratories.
Artist Chris Watts as seen in Kelcey Edwards’ documentary The Art of Making it. Image courtesy of Wischful Thinking Productions.

Cocktails & Conversation: The Hidden Heroes of Lower Fairfield County
2022-12-08 18:00 - 19:00
The Hidden Heroes of Lower Fairfield County: A conversation with sexual assault advocacy volunteers
On Thursday, December 8, join us for a special Cocktails and Conversation panel dedicated to the work of sexual violence advocates and the ways they support victims and survivors. Volunteer advocates from The Rowan Center, a sexual assault resource agency serving Lower Fairfield County, will share their experiences of advocating for survivors and will share ways individuals and services in our community can be survivor-centered. The audience will be able to ask questions about their experiences, as well as how to volunteer as a sexual assault advocate.
Arrive early to explore our current exhibition with complimentary access and to purchase a drink or cocktail of your choice.
The conversation will be moderated by Jorge Lopez-Martinez, MPA (Advocacy Manager for The Rowan Center)
Panelists:

Nicole Weiss: Text & Chat Crisis Line Advocate, The Rowan Center
Volunteers, The Rowan Center

The event is free but advance registration is requested.

The Rowan Center
The Rowan Center is located in Stamford and serves the town of Westport, as well as other seven towns in the area. TRC provides free and confidential services, including counseling, in-person advocacy and prevention education. 24/7 Hotline: 203-329-2929.

Paint & Sip
2022-12-08 17:45 - 19:15, 2022-12-01 17:45 - 19:15, 2022-11-17 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.

Happy Hour
2022-12-08 17:00 - 19:00, 2022-12-01 17:00 - 19:00, 2022-11-17 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.

Docent-Led Exhibition Tour
2022-12-08 13:00 - 13:30, 2022-12-01 13:00 - 13:30, 2022-11-17 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.

Drop-In Kids Art Activity
2022-12-04 12:00 - 15:00, 2022-11-27 12:00 - 15:00, 2022-11-20 12:00 - 15:00, 2022-11-13 12:00 - 15:00, 2022-11-06 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#!

Classic Door Wreath & French Truffle Making Workshop With Le Rouge & Blossom + Stem
2022-11-29 11:45 - 13:45
AMAZING EVENT ALERT! Michele Sinacore of Blossom + Stem Floral Design of Westport and Aarti Khosla of Le Rouge Handmade Chocolates will join forces with MoCA Westport to bring you a classic door wreath and french truffle making workshop.

Participants will create a classic door-sized wreath form using a variety of fresh greens, ribbons and embellishments. Then move on to creating a decadent box of hand rolled French truffles to share with family and friends this holiday season.
Participants leave with a gorgeous wreath and a box of 9 hand-rolled truffles. **Bring a pair of pruners for wreath making
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Full Day Thanksgiving Recess Art Camp
2022-11-25 09:30 - 14:30
Join us on Friday, November 25th for a full day of fun-filled art and games. Offered to kids in Kindergarten – 3rd grade from 9:30a- 2:30p. Please pack a nut/tree nut-free lunch and snack for your child and a water bottle. Dress them to get messy!!
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A half-day option is also available.

AM Thanksgiving Recess Art Camp
2022-11-25 09:30 - 11:30
Join us on Friday, November 25th for a half day of fun-filled art and games. Offered to kids in Nursery – 1st grade from 9:30a- 11:30a. Please pack a nut/tree nut free snack for your child and a water bottle. Dress them to get messy!!
**Participants must be FULLY potty trained**
REGISTER NOW!
A full day option is also available.

Museum Closed
2022-11-24
Happy Thanksgiving — MoCA Westport is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Music at MoCA: Heida Hermanns Competition Celebration (Classical)
2022-11-19 19:00 - 21:00
Join us as we celebrate 50 years of the Heida Hermanns legacy featuring indoor performances by Heida Competition alumni. More details TBA.
Learn more and purchase tickets.

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.
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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.

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.

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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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**
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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.
