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Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art Bi-Weekly Newsletter: April 11, 2024

Arts and Entertainment

April 16, 2024

From: Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art

Here at MASS MoCA, we are feeling spring and the promise of new beginnings in a major way. Our galleries and performance venues are full of ways to experience art in all forms more deeply. 

Chances are, there are a few new things for you to see in our massive galleries — take a look at what's on view. (We're open every day next week, so there are even more chances to stop by!) Whether it's this year's Teen Invitational (opening Friday night), free Kidspace workshops taking place during school vacation week, the return of Slow Art Day, or new chances to experience James Turrell's C.A.V.U. (Skyspace), make your next MASS MoCA visit one to remember. (And, with the FreshGrass lineup hot off the press, you can keep the party going all summer long.)

 

 

Plan Your Visit

Siudy Garrido's Intimate Flamenco 

Saturday, April 27, 8pm

Co-presented with Jacob's Pillow.

Flamenco Íntimo (Intimate Flamenco), an artistic creation by Siudy Garrido with original music by award-winning Flamenco guitarist Jose Luis de la Paz, delves into the intimate interpretation of personal artistic emotions through the art form of Flamenco. This work premiered in 2016, and has become a cornerstone in the company’s repertoire, evolving and nurturing from the diverse personal experiences lived over the years.

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Spring Has Sprung

School Vacation Week

April 15–19, 11am

Join MASS MoCA Museum Educators for a series of free workshops for all ages during the week of school break, April 15–19! Workshops will take place at 11am every day in Kidspace, and each will focus on a different art medium and process. Come be inspired, learn something new, and make a project to take home! The ArtBar will also be open for drop-in art-making throughout the day.

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Spring Fling in the R&D Store

Saturday, April 20, noon

Meet up with friends in MASS MoCA’s Research & Development Store for a day of programs! This free event features book talks by Storey Publishing & Western Mass. author Omkari Williams (MicroActivisim, 2023) and Abigail Rose Clarke (Returning Home to Our Bodies, 2024); tarot readings co-sponsored by Wild Soul River; and a sensory journey and exploration of teas from around the world with Beau Barela of Heart’s Pace Tea and Healing Arts lounge.

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James Turrell C.A.V.U. Dusk & Dawn Viewings

Beginning Saturday, April 13

Limited reservations for James Turrell: C.A.V.U. (Skyspace) at dawn and dusk are available on a rolling basis. Please note, C.A.V.U. is also open during museum hours, with no reservations required.

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Spring Product Spotlight

With new items in stock — from art books to gifts — check out what's in for spring at the MASS MoCA Gift Shop and Research & Development Store — or pick up seasonal merchandise favorites like our compact duck umbrellas (left) on your next visit.

SHOP THE GIFT SHOP

SHOP THE R&D STORE

FreshGrass North Adams

2024 Lineup Just Announced

Did you see the 2024 FreshGrass lineup announce yesterday? Featuring Shakey Graves, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, The Devil Makes Three, Lucinda Williams, Drive-By Truckers, Béla Fleck, Edmar Castañeda, Antonio Sanchez Trio, and many more — plus food vendors, 250,000 square feet of gallery space, and fun for the whole family— this year's fest has us looking forward to our annual summer capstone this September.

What are you waiting for? 3-Day VIP FreshPasses and 3-Day Passes are on sale now:

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Camping On Sale, Too

Wrap up the last preparation details for your 2024 FreshGrass Festival experience — FreshGrass Camping is on sale now!

FreshGround is a tent-camping field within walking distance (.7 miles; 12 minutes) of the FreshGrass Festival, convenient to downtown merchants, bars, and restaurants. A shuttle bus runs continuously to the festival from the campsite.

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