Events
Upcoming Events
High School Portfolio Review Workshop
- NEW DATE
- Sunday, March 14
- 12PM - 3PM
- $75 per person
Join us in the context of our current Hindsight is 2020 High School Student Art Exhibition!
All high school students are invited to participate in a High School Portfolio Review Workshop led by established artists Cat Balco and Josh Dorman. The event will include portfolio review stations and a Q&A session.
The workshop is limited to 25 students. All safety protocols will be explicitly followed.
We offer a range of stellar events throughout the year including concerts, educational experiences, community dialogues, and more. Check back soon for more Winter & Spring Events!
Past Events
Winter Outdoor Lights Festival
- NEW DATE DUE TO WEATHER: Saturday, March 6
- 12PM - 6PM
- 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport
Due to this expected inclement weather this Saturday, February 27, the Winter Lights Festival will now take place on the planned rain date of Saturday, March 6. All previously purchased tickets will be valid for the same time slot on the new date. Per our established policy, no refunds will be issued.
Participate in the creation of an immersive winter-themed experience, including a walk-through Light Path! The outdoor event was created as a collaboration between MoCA Westport and the Up | Next Teens organization.
The Festival will include a Maker and Crafts space in a large airy outdoor tent featuring supplies and step-by-step instructions for families to work together to create winter-themed decorations. These decorations will be incorporated into the Light Path which will be lit up at sun down.
Purchase delicious food offerings from The Melt on-site truck, enjoy complimentary hot cider and hot cocoa from Sheila Barton Events, and explore the High School Student Art Exhibition, Hindsight is 2020, in MoCA Westport’s indoor gallery.
Tickets are available in timed installments (12 -2 PM; 2-4PM and 4-6PM). PLEASE NOTE: THE 4-6PM TIME FRAME IS NOW SOLD OUT.
Tickets for MoCA Westport Members for $25/family or $10/individual; Non-Members can purchase tickets for $30 family/$15 individual.
All safety protocols will be explicitly followed.
**In case of inclement weather, the rain date for the event will be Saturday, March 6th. No refunds will be issued.
Holiday Outdoor Open House
- Saturday, December 12th
- 12PM - 5PM
- Outdoor caroling by small groups of the Orphenians of Staples High School
- Complimentary admission to our World Peace exhibition
- A holiday-themed project for kids
- Performances by teachers and students from the Westport School of Music
In addition to complimentary hot chocolate provided by Sheila Barton Events and free doughnuts provided by Grateful Food Company, food and drinks will be available for purchase from an on-site vendor, The Melt Truck, which specializes in unique grilled cheese sandwiches.
In lieu of an admission fee, please consider bringing an unwrapped toy, which will be donated to the Westport Police Department Annual Toy Drive.
Thank you to the families that joined us to create the world’s largest abstract painting! The painting will be on display at MoCA Westport later this winter.
