Announcing our Artisan Marketplace Summer Series, outdoor events that celebrate local artisans and their creations. Outdoor Artisan Marketplaces will take place on select Sundays throughout the summer from 12p-4p: June 16 June 30 July 14 July 28 August 4 August 18 September 8 This year’s Artisan Marketplace will be held outdoors, providing a beautiful and spacious setting for visitors to explore a wide variety of unique, handcrafted items. From jewelry and pottery to textiles and artwork, there will be something for everyone to enjoy and appreciate. The galleries inside will also be ope ..read more

Westport Public Schools Visual Arts is excited to announce the return of their art exhibition, Spark. Inspired by the imagination and self-expression of our students, Spark is a PreK-12 showcase of the creative spirit happening in our schools each day. The exhibition, presented by WPS students and faculty, serves as an expressive platform for Westport students to demonstrate multiple ways of knowing and learning that are inherent in the unique nature of each child. In partnership with MoCA Westport, WPS Visual Arts looks forward to sharing the unique perspectives of our student artists with th ..read more

‘Gallery of Games Night’ – Deal Yourself In to Support the Arts on May 17th 7p -11p MoCA Westport is excited to invite the community to Gallery of Games Night – Deal Yourself In to Support the Arts, a unique fundraising event to be held on May 17th, from 7 PM to 11 PM. This special evening will combine the excitement of gaming tables, the joy of live music, and the allure of silent auction prizes, all within the vibrant setting of MoCA Westport. With tickets at $50 per person, guests are offered a unique opportunity to support contemporary art and educat ..read more

Poetry Workshop with Jessica McEntee, Westport’s Poet Laureate Register Now! April is National Poetry Month, and Westport’s Poet Laureate, Jessie McEntee, will join us on Friday, April 19 at 6:00p-8:00p. During this one-hour meeting, she’ll lead you through a generative workshop inspired by the artwork at MoCA, and she’ll share some favorite ekphrastic poems.* If time allows, participants might have a chance to read aloud from their notes and receive positive and encouraging feedback. Leave with building blocks for a new piece. Return with Jessie on the following Friday for MoCA Some Noise (Ap ..read more

The Artisan Workshop Series at MoCA Westport   Shibori Indigo Dyeing Workshops | 3/31, 4/28 Embrace the blues and get ready to dive into the exciting world of natural dyeing with indigo! We’ll spend our workshop learning about indigo dyeing and exploring shibori techniques to create patterns on cloth. Instructor: Fiber artist Laura Berkowitz Gilbert/Tocco Studio History: We begin with a brief history of indigo and discuss the various indigo growing regions across the world. Laura will focus on Japan and share her experience meeting with seventh-generation indigo farmers, dyers a ..read more

Current Programming at MoCA Youth Classes Toddler Tuesdays | 9:30-10:15 Toddler Wednesdays | 9:30-10:15 Friday Art Crawl | 9:30-10:15 Intro to Studio Art Paint Night for Teens Sunday Drop In For Kids Spring Recess Art Camp | AM Session Spring Recess Art Camp | Full Day Summer Art Workshops (Ages 8-12) Camp MoCA 2024 Adult Classes Paint & Sip (BYOB Optional) Artisan Workshop Series Shibori Indigo Dyeing Workshop with Tocco Studio   The post Course Offerings at MoCA Westport appeared first on MOCA Westport ..read more

MoCA Westport is delighted to host an afternoon of great poetry & music, presented by Voices of Poetry, on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 2 pm.  This event will feature a quartet of acclaimed poets – Frederick-Douglass Knowles II, Ralph Nazareth, Laurel Peterson &Natasha Scripture – plus music by  violinist Kristen Young & pianist Joseph Bush.   Frederick-Douglass Knowles II – former Poet Laureate of Hartford, CT – is Professor of English at Three Rivers Community College in Norwich, CT. He is a recipient of the Nutmeg Poetry Award from the Connecticut Poetry Society, and th ..read more

Applications for the 2024 Heida Hermanns International Piano Competition are opening on February 1st! MoCA Westport will host the world’s rising pianists to compete in one of America’s most celebrated events, the Heida Hermanns International Piano Competition. This competition is both a celebration of music, and of the legacy of pianist, teacher, and philanthropist Heida Hermanns.  The Heida invites accomplished pianists from all over the world from ages 18-35 to apply for a chance to compete. The preliminary round will take place virtually, with finalists being selected to advance to the ..read more

Announcing our Winter Exhibitions, Sixties MOD and Through the Lens of Icons: Revisiting the Sixties, opening on January 18, 2024, featuring selections from the Westport Public Art Collections and High School artists. The 1960s stand as an era teeming with cultural vibrancy and transformative movements. This was a time of unparalleled change, marked by iconic figures and impassioned movements. We invited high school artists to rediscover this pivotal period through diverse mediums—photography, painting, drawing, sculpture, or digital media—to craft their interpretations. Students were prompte ..read more

Are you eager to showcase your wares at our next Artisan Marketplace? Complete this form to share your details with us. While this does not guarantee a spot, we’ll certainly be in touch if we believe your offerings align with our vision. The post Interested in Becoming a Vendor at the Artisan Marketplace? appeared first on MOCA Westport ..read more