Arts and Entertainment
October 21, 2022
From: Museum of Contemporary Art WestportTomorrow! MOCA'S First Open Mic Night
Now Indoors
Thursday, Oct 20 • 5 - 7 Pm
Support local performers at MoCA's first Open Mic Night on October 20th! Poets, slam poets, and musicians will come together to share their stories, passions, and talents. The event is free to attend and includes complimentary admission to our gallery. Bar MoCA will be open if you would like to purchase drinks or cocktails.
Please note this event will now take place indoors. Advance registration requested.
Current Exhibition
From The Pen To The Knife
On View: OCT 15 - Nov 27, 2022
Read About Marian in artdaily.com
From the Pen to the Knife features a unique collection of watercolors by the ground-breaking artist Marian Christy. Now 90 years old, Christy is the pioneer who invented Knifed Watercolors®, a new technique she developed into a single and original style that shatters tradition.
NEW! Gallery admission is complimentary after 4PM on Thursdays! Purchase a drink or cocktail at our Happy Hour (5 - 7 PM), explore the exhibition with complimentary access, or try a Paint & Sip class (21+).
Visit the exhibition on Sundays between 12 - 3 PM and the kids (ages 3 - 7) can enjoy one hour of Open Studio time ($20) while you explore the galleries. Advance registration requested; learn more.
The exhibition is generously sponsored by The Hofstetter Baron Group of Wells Fargo Advisors.
Music At MoCA: Heida Competition Celebration
Saturday, Nov 19 • 7 Pm
Join us as we celebrate 50 years of the Heida Hermanns competition! The Heida Hermanns International Competition showcases rising stars in the domains of voice, strings and piano every year.
This special event features light works for woodwinds and piano, and soprano voice and piano, performed by seven previous winners of the competition who have built successful international careers. For more details on the performers and program, visit our website.
We thank Beechwood Arts, Kristin Foster, Lance Lundberg and Terry McGuinness, Lux, Bond & Green, Laura and Dogan Perese, Suzanne and Norman Sorensen, Cindy and John Vaccaro, and Margaret Pederson for their generous support of this special evening.
The Academy:
Register Now For Fall + Early Winter
Our Fall/Early Winter Course Catalog offers classes for all ages and interests. Check out our Vacation Day Workshops (Pre K- Grade 3), including half day and full day options on Election Day, and don't miss a new class for Adults, House Portrait in Watercolors, taught by esteemed watercolorist Sue Donato, starting October 20.
To view and/or download our full Academy Course Calendar, click here.
Rent MoCA Westport For Your Holiday Festivities
Contemporary. Light-filled. Flexible. Unique. Our galleries and lounge are perfect for your personal or corporate holiday event! A variety of delicious catering packages are available. Book by November 1 to take advantage of holiday incentives. Learn more.
Please Vote For Us:
Fairfield County Bank's Charity Of The Month
Please vote for MoCA Westport during the month of October! Vote daily on Fairfield County Bank's Charity of the Month page, at one of their branch offices and drive-ups, or by calling their Customer Care Center at (203) 431-7431. The winning organization will receive $1000 to help fund community programs.
Thank You For Joining Us: MoCA Member Event
Thank you to our MoCA Members who joined us for a special tour of browngrotta arts' current exhibition last week. Join our community of Members to be a part of these special events. Learn more.
In The Community: Wilton Scarecrow Fest
Check out one-of-a-kind scarecrows created by local businesses and organizations in Wilton's annual Scarecrow Fest, on view through October 31. Don't miss the "Fall in Love With Art at MoCA Westport" scarecrow, created by talented MoCA instructor Erika McGhee.
In The Community: Jean Jacobs Gallery
Hans Neleman Solo Exhibition
Check out RIPPED, a solo exhibition by Hans Neleman at the Jean Jacobs Galley in New Canaan, CT through November 15, 2022. Neleman was featured in Punk is Coming, MoCA Westport's Spring 2022 exhibition. Learn more.
The arts should be accessible to all. If you need financial assistance with admissions, classes, or event registration, please contact us at [email protected].