Skip to content

(203) 222-7070
Member Login

Academy Registration
Join Or Renew
Donate

Academy Registration

Exhibitions
The Academy
Events
Music
Museum Shop
Join + Support
About
- Visit
- Leadership + Staff

Menu

Exhibitions
The Academy
Events
Music
Museum Shop
Join + Support
About
- Visit
- Leadership + Staff

Join + Support

There are many ways to support the Arts, whether its through talent or enthusiasm or commitment. All are welcome @MoCA Westport and we invite you to get involved.

Membership

Giving

Sponsoring

volunteering-moca

Volunteering

Follow us on social

mocawestport

It’s installation time at MoCA Westport! Our sta

It’s installation time at MoCA Westport! Our staff, guest curators, and community collaborators have been working tirelessly to put up our three summer exhibitions on view from June 25 - August 21.

Join us on Thursday, June 24 from 6-8pm for our opening reception of “Élan Vital”, “Unfit for Print”, and “Love Wins”.

The real life marriage of concert pianists Alessio

The real life marriage of concert pianists Alessio Bax and Lucille Chung, with their abundant artistic chemistry, passion, and stunning virtuosity, has led to one of the most appealing and impressive piano duos of our time. Don't miss their special performance on Friday, June 25th at 7 p.m.

Link in bio 🎶

Bring your own lawn chairs and purchase delicious food and drinks on site. All CDC guidelines will be followed.

Thank you to all of our Music at MoCA Sponsors including Bill & Jodi Felton, WildBloom Skincare, Cohen and Wolf, Wealthspire Advisors, WSHU, WPKN, and WMNR.

Had so much fun last week at our first monthly Yap

Had so much fun last week at our first monthly Yappy Hour! Check out the link in our bio for more photos of the event from Ben Gabbe Photography.

Special thanks to our Yappy Hour sponsors, Choice Pet, Blazin’, Bespoke Veterinary Services and Canine Company, and to our community partners, PAWS and Westport Animal Shelters Advocates (WASA).

Don’t miss the final day of our Spring exhibitio

Don’t miss the final day of our Spring exhibition - “Smash”! Smash is dedicated exclusively to the videos of Marilyn Minter, including her custom-designed AMC Pacer automobile featuring an interior, surround viewing of her work Green Pink Caviar, shown for the first time.

Courtesy of the artist and No More Rulers⁠⁠
⁠⁠
Green Pink Caviar, 2009, HD Digital Video, Running Time: 7:45 minutes. Courtesy of the artist and Salon 94, NY. © Marilyn Minter.⁠⁠
⁠⁠
#mocawestport #smash #salon94 #nomorerulers #amcpacer #marilynminter

Had a blast rocking out with @jocelynandchrismusic

Had a blast rocking out with @jocelynandchrismusic last night!!!

A HUGE thank you to all for our guests for coming out and thank you to all of our Music at MoCA Sponsors including Bill & Jodi Felton, WildBloom Skincare, Cohen and Wolf, Wealthspire Advisors, WSHU, WPKN, and WMNR.

This weekend is the last weekend of our spring exh

This weekend is the last weekend of our spring exhibition “Smash”! Come to MoCA from 12-4 today or tomorrow to enjoy the works of Marilyn Minter.

Smash (video still), 2014, HD Digital Video, Running time: 7:55 minutes, Ratio 16:9. Courtesy of the artist and Salon 94, NY. © Marilyn Minter.

#mocawestport #smash #salon94 #nomorerulers #amcpacer #marilynminter⁠⁠

It's Museum Week, the worldwide festival for cultu

It's Museum Week, the worldwide festival for cultural institutions on social media, featuring seven days, seven themes, and seven hashtags. Today's focus is on behind the scenes. Get a sneak peek of our upcoming exhibitions, including Élan Vital, juried by Max Teicher and Emily White of Gagosian Gallery; Unfit For Print, a dual exhibition by Noah Fox and Patrick Perry, and Love Wins, a community collaboration supporting LGBTQ+ Pride Month.

#BehindTheScenesMW #MuseumWeek #ctarttrail #lovewins #westportpride #elanvital #gagosiangallery #noahfox #patrickperry #jessicaalazarki #andishehavini #williambuchina
#chasehall #asherliftin #marykatemaher #miekemarple #alexpuz #annesofirsandal #samuelstabler #rachelsydlowski

It's Museum Week, the worldwide festival for cultu

It's Museum Week, the worldwide festival for cultural institutions on social media, featuring seven days, seven themes, and seven hashtags. Today's focus is on beginnings. Today is the first day of our first week of Camp MoCA, our weekly summer camp. Campers had a blast getting to know one another, working on mosaics, planting carrots in the garden, creating puppets, and cooling down in the sprinkler!

#ctarttrail #museumweek #campmoca #OnceUponAtimeMW

Looking to beat the heat? Come visit MoCA and catc

Looking to beat the heat? Come visit MoCA and catch one of the last weekends of “Smash”! Enjoy the show, AC, and get a drink at our new Bar MoCA!

P.S. If you’re a Bank of America Card holder it’s “Museums on Us” weekend - meaning free admission!

Image: Courtesy of the artist and No More Rulers⁠⁠.
⁠⁠
Green Pink Caviar, 2009, HD Digital Video, Running Time: 7:45 minutes. Courtesy of the artist and Salon 94, NY. © Marilyn Minter.⁠⁠
⁠⁠
#mocawestport #smash #salon94 #nomorerulers #amcpacer #marilynminter⁠⁠

Join our painting series to relax and unwind or pr

Join our painting series to relax and unwind or practice your technique and explore various paint mediums through guided instruction. We will provide the easels, canvases, and paint. Whether you need a little or lot of instruction, we will support your needs and encourage your creativity during this time. This session based series consists of four 2-hour windows that will run in the months of June, July, and August on Saturday evenings. This is offered to high school and adult students. ⁠⁠
⁠⁠
Link in bio to register for our June session now - the first class is on Saturday! ⁠⁠
⁠⁠

THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 5: MoCA Westport is proud to p

THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 5: MoCA Westport is proud to participate in the Museums on Us® program, providing one free admission for an individual Bank of America or Merrill cardholder to the Museum on the first full weekend (Sat & Sun) of the month. We are closed for a private event on Sunday, June 6.*
——-
Smash is dedicated exclusively to the videos of Marilyn Minter Studio, including her custom-designed AMC Pacer automobile featuring an interior, surround viewing of her work Green Pink Caviar, shown for the first time.
#marilynminter #salon94 #amcpacer #mocawestport #smash

Visit the MoCA Westport table at the Westport Farm

Visit the MoCA Westport table at the Westport Farmers Market tomorrow, Thursday, June 3. Learn more about our upcoming programs and events, and get creative with watercolors!

We received over 220 submissions for our Summer Op

We received over 220 submissions for our Summer Open Call and are thrilled to congratulate the artists selected to be featured. Head to the link in our bio for a full list of those selected, and thank you to all who applied!

Exhibition opens on June 25th

This Friday we had our first indoor concert since

This Friday we had our first indoor concert since the pandemic started and we couldn’t have been more thrilled with our audience and to welcome The Alexa Tarantino Quartet back to MoCA!
——
Want to catch the next Music at MoCA concert? Siblings @jocelynandchrismusic will rock the stage on Friday, June 11 at 7 p.m. With vocal comparisons to Janis Joplin and Grace Slick, and guitar work likened to Jimi Hendrix and David Gilmour, siblings Jocelyn & Chris and their band have charted three consecutive radio singles in the Billboard AAA Top 40. Get a sneak peek of the duo on our Facebook page Thursday, June 3 at 7 p.m. as they perform live!
——
Thank you to all of our Music at MoCA Sponsors including Bill & Jodi Felton, WildBloom Skincare, Cohen and Wolf, Wealthspire Advisors, WSHU, WPKN, and WMNR.

In conjunction with Pride Month, we are excited to

In conjunction with Pride Month, we are excited to announce an upcoming exhibition featuring the works of Noah Fox and Patrick Perry, a mural by Staples High School senior Poppy Livingstone, and other affiliated special events. Opening June 25th!

Need rainy day plans? Come visit “Smash”! Sm

Need rainy day plans? Come visit “Smash”!

Smash is dedicated exclusively to the videos of Marilyn Minter, including her custom-designed AMC Pacer automobile featuring an interior, surround viewing of her work Green Pink Caviar, shown for the first time.

#mocawestport #smash #salon94 #marilynminter

Join our painting series to relax and unwind or pr

Join our painting series to relax and unwind or practice your technique and explore various paint mediums through guided instruction. We will provide the easels, canvases, and paint. Whether you need a little or lot of instruction, we will support your needs and encourage your creativity during this time. This session based series consists of four 2-hour windows that will run in the months of June, July, and August on Saturday evenings. This is offered to high school and adult students. ⁠⁠

We’re approaching the last few weeks of Marilyn

We’re approaching the last few weeks of Marilyn Minter’s Exhibition “Smash” come visit us until June 12th!

#Repost @salon94
・・・
"There's this constant distortion that's happening between all of us...there's a sense of failure. But at the same time, all of this pleasure." — Marilyn Minter

We're excited to announce that Marilyn Minter's "Smash" (2014) has been acquired by the Tate Modern in London, England!

See the film in "Smash," an exhibition devoted to Marilyn Minter's video work, at MoCA Westport through June 12

Clip: Excerpt from Marilyn Minter, "Smash," 2014
@marilynminter @tate @mocawestport #marilynminter

Signed up for Camp MoCA? Did you know that we offe

Signed up for Camp MoCA? Did you know that we offer an extended Day Camp option? Join us for an extra 2 hour block from 3p-5p M-F for added fun!

Link in bio ✨

Don't miss an encore performance by the Alexa Tar

Don't miss an encore performance by the Alexa Tarantino Quartet, a Jazz at Lincoln Center Emerging artist, at MoCA Westport on Friday, May 28th at 7 p.m. The Quartet will debut music from Tarantino's new album Firefly, played for the first time in CT.

Arrive as early as 6 p.m. to set up your lawn chairs, view our Smash exhibition with complimentary access, purchase drinks (including Alexa's signature Firefly cocktail!), and order dinner from the Taste of Grill on-site food truck.

Purchase the Jazz Package to enjoy the remaining three jazz concerts this season, including the Samara Joy Ensemble on August 20 and the Simon Mulligan Trio on September 3.

Thank you to all of our Music at MoCA Sponsors including Bill & Jodi Felton, WildBloom Skincare, Cohen and Wolf, Wealthspire Advisors, WSHU, WPKN, and WMNR.

Load More... Follow on Instagram

formerly the Westport Arts Center

MoCA Westport is a visual and performing arts organization dedicated to creating arts experiences that enrich the lives of area residents and the entire community.

Address

19 Newtown Turnpike
Westport, CT 06880

Hours

Office Hours: M-F, 10AM - 4PM
Academy Hours: M-F, 9AM - 3:45PM

Gallery Hours

Monday & Tuesday | Gallery Closed
Wednesday - Sunday | 12PM - 4PM

School and Corporate Tours Also Available: Fridays | 10AM – 4 PM

Connect

Phone: (203) 222-7070
info@mocawestport.org

Get Updates

Keep up with the latest news and events at MoCA Westport.

2021 MoCA Westport. All Rights Reserved.
|
Privacy Policy

MoCA Westport is thankful for the dedication of its generous donors and sponsors, including the Katherine and Howard Aibel Foundation; Aitoro Appliances, Artur and Heida Hermanns Holde Foundation, Inc.; Beechwood Arts and Innovation; Cohen & Wolf PC; Delamar Southport; Design Within Reach; Fairfield County Bank; 4th Row Films; First County Bank Foundation; Goldman Sachs; Halloran Sage; The Hofstetter Baron Group of Wells Fargo Advisors; Moffly Media; Newman’s Own; Daniel Edward Offutt, III; Peter Fasano Textiles; SRI Fine Art Services; Tauck Ritzau Innovative Philanthropy; Wealthspire Advisors; Wiggin and Dana LLP; WSHU Public Radio Group. MoCA Westport operates with the support of the Department of Economic and Community Development, Connecticut Office of the Arts, which also receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

Start typing and press enter to search

Search …