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MoCA\CT Announces New Executive Director
MoCA\CT is pleased to announce the appointment of Robin Jaffee Frank, PhD, as its next Executive Director.
Starting January 15
Camp MoCA Summer 2026 Registration Opens January 15
Mark your calendars! Camp MoCA 2026 registration opens to the public on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
Camp MoCA combines joyful art-making, hands-on learning, and indoor/outdoor fun all summer long. Campers ages 4–10 enjoy art lessons with certified educators, garden art in our vegetable and flower garden, museum exploration, outdoor play, and structured downtime, including reading, yoga, and imagination stations. Reserve your child’s spot for a season of fun and discovery.
February 26
Opening Reception of Art, Jazz + the Blues
You are invited to experience our upcoming exhibition, Art, Jazz + the Blues, on view from February 26 to June 7, 2026. This MoCA\CT and Westport Public Art Collections (WestPAC) show explores the powerful dialogue between visual art and music. Anchored by Eric von Schmidt’s Giants of the Blues, it also includes works by Romare Bearden, Sam Gilliam, Faith Ringgold, Jack Whitten, and many others. Join us for the opening reception on Thursday, February 26, with live music by Mark Naftalin.
Thursday, February 26, 6pm (Members’ preview at 5pm).
January 19, 2026
Martin Luther King Jr. Recess: Freedom of Creativity Camp
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy through art and imagination. Campers aged 6-9 will explore the theme of Freedom of Creativity with hands-on painting, drawing, and building projects led by MoCA\CT’s teaching artist Miss Erika, inside the museum galleries.
Monday, January 19, 2026, from 9:30am – 12:00pm.
January 29, 2026
Community Conversation with Kathryn Turley-Sonne
Join a dynamic panel exploring Enough Already and the groundbreaking work of Carolee Schneemann. Panelists will discuss 80+ works by women artists from Enough Already, focusing on body, agency, and representation. Experience the exhibition beforehand and engage in an illuminating conversation on feminist art.
Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 6pm.
February 5, 2026
Westport Writers Workshop at MoCA\CT with Amanda Parrish Morgan + Liz Matthews
Kick off a new year of creativity with MoCA\CT’s Enough Already exhibition as your inspiration. Explore individual and collaborative writing exercises, share your work, and get feedback. Learn tools to turn gallery-inspired ideas into stories and essays. All levels welcome.
Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 6:00 – 8:00pm.
February 6, 2026
Film Screening: Eva Hesse with Q+A with Filmmaker Marcie Begleiter
In conjunction with Enough Already, watch Marcie Begleiter’s documentary on Eva Hesse, exploring her life, art, and influence in the 1960s New York and Germany art scenes. A post-screening Q+A with Begleiter will offer deeper insight into Hesse’s legacy and creative process.
Friday, February 6, 2026, at 6:00pm
Gallery Hours:
Thursday: 12-8pm
Friday: 12-5pm
Saturday: 10-5pm
Sunday: 12-5pm
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MoCA\CT Blog
Announcing the “On The Art of Collecting” Series
Detail of work on paper, Liz Leggett MoCA \ CT presents On the Art of Collecting June 2 — November 17, 2025 MoCA\CT will be presenting a series of panel discussions and a field trip on collecting art, designed to appeal to a broad audience — from absolute newcomers to...
2025 Black History Month
MoCA CT Celebrates Black History Month with Creative and Cultural Events This February, MoCA CT will host a series of events in honor of Black History Month, focusing on the rich cultural contributions and creativity of the African diaspora. The series will highlight...
Remembering Gary Cosgrave
Gary Cosgrave, Board Member Emeritus of MoCA Connecticut, passed away on December 16, 2024. Gary's contributions to our organization and the broader arts community leave an enduring legacy that will be cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing him. As a...