MoCA Blog
JUNE 29: Summer Exhibition Opening Reception
MoCA announces its Summer Exhibitions featuring the works of contemporary artists Richard Tsao and Sao, on view through August 20, 2023. Artists Richard Tsao (born Thailand, lives in New York City) and Sao (born Portugal, lives in Southport, CT) both work with color....
MoCA Westport Featured In Connecticut Magazine
Thank you to Connecticut Magazine for featuring MoCA Westport on its June cover! The issue features a diverse range of hidden-gem museums across the region. Check out the article here.
May 25: Cocktails and Conversation | Design Thinking
Join us for a special Cocktails and Conversation focused on female entrepreneurship, home design trends, and the blending of function and style. The conversation features Barbara Sallick of Waterworks and Shari Lebowitz of Bespoke Designs, moderated by Jen Berniker,...
Kristen Young Appointed As MoCA’s First Director of Performing Arts
Appointment signals MoCA Westport’s commitment to providing accessible and high caliber performing arts experiences.
Join Us On Aug 27 For the MoCA Gives Back Healing Arts Exhibition
Experience the transformative power of art in our community.
MoCA Gives Back: Hang Time Collaboration
The MoCA Gives Back program provides equitable access and meaningful arts experiences.
May 18: Cocktails + Conversation | Curator Talk and Punk Rock Concert
Go behind the scenes of Rainbow in The Dark and rock out with Darling!
MoCA’s Annual Benefit Returns On September 30: The Surrealist Soirée
Join us for an evening of surrealist surprises in support of the Museum and the arts.
MoCA Westport Joins the Westport Library Museum Passes Program
Passes for MoCA Westport gallery admission are now available at the Westport Library.
Register Now: Summer Courses For All Ages
Plan for a summer of creativity and skill-building at MoCA Westport!
Spring 2023 Cocktails and Conversation Events
Engage with compelling speakers relevant to our exhibition and the arts.
WEEK OF APR 10: April Recess Art Camp
Get creative and build new skills over Spring Break!
Join Us For The Kaleidoscope Exhibition: Camp MoCA Westport + MoCA Gives Back Healing Arts
A special dual exhibition on August 27th.
Be a Sponsor: Support Our Kaleidoscope Exhibition on August 27
Support the transformative power of art education by serving as a sponsor.
APR 6: Encaustic Painting Demo With Leslie Giuliani + Gallery Tour
Join us for an interactive demo of encaustic painting followed by a gallery tour!
MAR 30: Cocktails & Conversation – Art Buying and Collecting 101
Learn more about art collecting + buying with our panel of experts.
March 10: Teen Film Showcase
Experience the films of local high school students at the Teen Film Showcase!
MoCA Some Noise: Open Mic Night
Perform your acoustic music or support performers from the audience.
SAVE THE DATE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
Mark your calendar for September 30, 2023!
MAR 3- 5: Sixth Annual CT Guitar Festival
Celebrate the guitar at the Sixth Annual CT Guitar Festival from March 3- 5!
Camp MoCA Registration Now Open
Join us for the ultimate summer experience!
MoCA Westport Announces Appointment of Adam Moore To Its Board of Directors
Adam Moore joins MoCA Westport’s Board of Directors.
Announcing a new private event “dream team” at MoCA Westport!
Plan your private event at MoCA Westport!
JAN 26: Cocktails and Conversation The Intersection of Art, Fashion and Lifestyle
Join us for a special panel discussion on January 26 at MoCA!
FEB 9: Valentine’s Blooms with Blossom + Stem Floral Design
Join us at MoCA’s Happy Hour for a special floral workshop with Blossom + Stem!
Kids Classes and Camps Now Registering
Register now for our winter/spring classes for kids!
MoCA Westport Joins the Fairfield/Westchester Museum Alliance
NEW FOR MoCA Members: MoCA Westport is pleased to participate in the Fairfield/Westchester Museum Alliance starting in December 2022. Present your MoCA membership card to receive free admission and store discounts at any of the participating institutions. This is one...
FEB 2: Cocktails and Conversation | Curator Talk
Join us on Feb 2 for a discussion with the curator of our current Camacho exhibition.
SPECIAL EVENT: An Evening of Holiday and Classical Tunes
Bring the whole family for an evening of festive music in our gallery setting.
MoCA Westport Named one of “Five Must-Visit Museums in Fairfield County”
Read more about why MoCA Westport is a must-visit Museum this winter!
MoCA Westport Named “Best Art Destination” in Westport Lifestyle Readers’ Choice
We appreciate your vote!
December 13: Make Beautiful Holiday Centerpieces With Blossom + Stem
Make a beautiful floral arrangement with Blossom + Stem in our gallery setting.
Register Now For Academy Winter/Spring Courses
Check out our Winter/Fall Classes for all ages and interests. Register today!
Inaugural MoCA Film Salon on Dec 10 & 11
Announcing MoCA’s inaugural Film Salon featuring two compelling films about the art world.
Join Us For A Member Appreciation Day on Nov 11!
Join us for a special Members event on Friday, November 11!
2023 High School Call For Art
All high school students are eligible to submit works for the 2023 High School Exhibition.
Book MoCA for Your Holiday Party
MoCA Westport is perfect for your personal or corporate holiday party – book today!
MoCA Some Noise: Open Mic Night
Be a part of MoCA’s first Open Mic night on October 20th!
Reserve A Spot For Camp MoCA 2023 Now!
Plan ahead for summer 2023! Reserve your spot today.
Congratulations to Club 203
Congratulations to Club 203 for a fabulous inaugural event at MoCA Westport!
Teens at MoCA Westport Accepting Applications
Teens at MoCA focused on volunteerism and connection to the arts.
Fall/Early Winter 2022 Courses Now Open For Registration
Register for our award-winning Fall 2022 courses today!
Heida Hermanns Piano Competition Comes To MoCA Westport
[Updated August 11: Congratulations to Artem Kuznetsov for his selection as the winner of the 2022 Heida Hermanns Piano Competition!] MoCA Westport will once again bring four rising stars in the piano world to Westport, CT to compete over the course of three days in...
Thank you for voting us “Best Art Classes” in Westport!
Thank you for voting us Best Art Classes in Westport for the second consecutive year.
MoCA Westport To Participate in CT Summer at the Museum Program
MoCA Westport was recently awarded a grant from Connecticut Humanities to support our participation in the CT Summer at the Museum initiative. The program invites Connecticut children ages 18 and under plus one accompanying Connecticut resident adult to visit...
Announcing Our 2022 Summer Exhibition
MoCA Westport announces the opening of Women Pulling at the Threads of Social Discourse in collaboration with The Contemporary Art Modern Project (The CAMP Gallery) and the Fiber Artists Miami Association (FAMA). The exhibition explores how female artists, utilizing...
MoCA Westport Participating in “Employment Is For Everyone” Initiative
MoCA Westport announces its participation in a new "Employment Is For Everyone" Initiative. The initiative is a collaboration between the Town of Westport's Department of Human Services, the Commission on People with Disabilities (CPD) and the local business community...
Cocktails & Conversation on September 1: Co-Curator Talk
Don’t miss these speakers and artists aligned with our current exhibition!
Cocktails & Conversation | Free Supporting Programming for Punk is Coming
Don’t miss these legendary punk artists and authors!
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER CAMP COUNSELORS
Join us as a Counselor or CIT at Camp MoCA this summer!
Announcing our 2022 Music at MoCA Concert Series
Featuring a diverse line-up of twelve performances.
Music at MoCA: Vanisha Gould – Jazz at Lincoln Center Emerging Artist
June 10
BUY TICKETS HERE. Vanisha Gould has become an important young voice on the New York jazz scene.
Cocktails and Conversation: Free Programming On Thursdays
Join us for free supporting programming for The Westport Idea.
Registration Now Open For Camp MoCA 2022!
Register now for Camp MoCA, a weekly summer camp for ages 3.5 – 8!
MoCA Westport and the Westport Arts Advisory Committee Announce Opening of The Westport Idea
MoCA Westport and the Westport Arts Advisory Committee (WAAC) announce the opening of The Westport Idea exhibition.
MoCA Westport Awarded a CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grant
The operating support grants are designed to help the state’s museums and arts organizations maintain and grow their ability to serve their community and the public.
Free Guest Speaker: In Pursuit of A World Free From The Shackles of Gender-Based Violence
On Jan. 6, join us for a free discussion on gender-based violence, led by a human rights lawyer and advocate.
Coming Back from Covid with Creativity Coach Naomi Vladeck (Free Intensive Workshop)
Creativity Coach Naomi Vladeck is back by popular demand for a special in-person workshop.
Heida Hermanns Piano Competition Will Be Held Aug 11 – 13, 2022
Don’t miss the esteemed competition featuring four of the world’s top young pianists!
We’ve Been Named Best Art Classes in Westport Lifestyle’s Readers’ Poll!
We are thrilled to be voted Best Art Classes in Westport by the readers of Westport Lifestyle Magazine's Readers' Choice 2021. See what all the buzz is about - we have classes for everyone! Check out all the awards here.
Kids Birthday Parties at MoCA Westport
Have your child's birthday party in the classroom at the Academy at MoCA Westport! Fill out this online birthday party request form and we will contact you for a non-refundable $450 deposit which covers up to 10 participants. Each additional participant is $25. Max...
In Memory Of Ann Weiner
[As appeared in The New York Times on November 14, 2021] Ann Sharon Weiner, 81, passed on peacefully on Saturday, November 6, 2021. She lost a long, courageous battle with pancreatic cancer at her home in Westport, CT with her loving family by her side. Ann leaves...
Claiming your Creative Voice, an interactive discussion with Creativity Coach, Naomi Vladeck
An evening with Creativity Coach Naomi Vladek at MoCA. Clarify your vision and set an intention for yourself this year.
MoCA Westport Announces Free Admission To The Gallery For All Visitors
MoCA Westport announces that admission to our gallery is now complimentary for all visitors for one year, made possible through the generous gift of an anonymous donor.
Family Day In Collaboration with Westport Farmers’ Market
A Family Day featuring a range of nature-inspired art activities will be held on Saturday, September 11 from 12 – 4 p.m.
Read about Élan Vital on PROVOKR
Read a review of our current exhibition, Élan Vital, on PROVOKR: https://www.provokr.com/art/elan-vital/
Thank you for voting us Best of Westport – Best Art Classes!
Thank you for voting us “Best Art Classes” in Westport for the second consecutive year.
Bar MoCA: Happy Hour Every Thursday
Open for Thursday Happy Hour and all MoCA events. Starting Nov 11, try Open Art Studio Time (Adults) at the same time as Happy Hour!
Love Wins
Love Wins features a site-specific mural created by Staples High School student Poppy Livingstone (Westport, CT) and the teens of Westport, in support of LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
Unfit For Print
Unfit For Print is a dual exhibition featuring the selected works of Noah Fox and Patrick Perry.
Élan Vital
Élan Vital features the eleven artists selected for our first Summer Open Call, curated by Max Teicher and Emily White.
The Figgs
October 15, 2021
BUY TICKETS HERE. The tried and true band has a worldwide fan base and a hearty discography.
Music at MoCA: Marielle Kraft (Pop)
BUY TICKETS HERE. You won’t want to miss this up-and-coming indie pop singer/songwriter!
The Escher String Quartet
September 10, 2021
BUY TICKETS HERE. Expressive performances combining unusual textural clarity with a rich, blended sound.
The Simon Mulligan Trio
September 3, 2021
BUY TICKETS HERE. A MoCA Westport fan favorite, featuring returning British pianist Simon Mulligan.
Samara Joy Featuring The Pasquale Grasso Trio
August 20, 2021
Jazz at Lincoln Center Emerging Artist Spotlight
With a voice as smooth as velvet, Samara’s star seems to rise with each performance.
The Catalyst String Quartet
August 6, 2021
The Grammy-Award winning ensemble reimagines the classical music experience.
Horszowski Trio and Amadi Azikiwe
July 16, 2021
A vital force in the international chamber music world.
The Oshima Brothers
July 9, 2021
A harmony-rich blend of contemporary folk and acoustic pop.
SMASH
Presented in both grandiose and intimate scales and settings throughout our galleries, Minter’s videos are exhibited together for the first time in a public institution.
World Peace
Curated to appear together for the first time, the works in World Peace reflect the culture of identity, and the divided and fractured political climate of America’s past and present.