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Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington News - June 8, 2023
Arts and Entertainment
June 8, 2023
From: Museum of Contemporary Art ArlingtonJune 8th's Program is Postponed Until June 13, 2023
We're so sorry to have to postpone this program this evening due to the hazardous outdoor air quality in the region. We'll try again on Tuesday, June 13 at 4pm. Drop by anytime between 4pm-5:30pm that day to join the fun. This is your chance to grab a marker, and make your mark before the sculpture is deinstalled!
Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington Summer Exhibitions
On View May 31 – August 20, 2023
A World in a Zip Code: Columbia Pike Documentary Project
Main Level Galleries, Jenkins Community Gallery
Featured artists: Lara Ajami, Paula Endo, Moises Gomez, Aleksandra Lagkueva, Sushmita Mazumdar, Xang Mimi Ho, Dewey Tron, and Lloyd Wolf
Smith Gallery, Main Level
Experimental Gallery, Lower Level
Truland Gallery, Lower Level
Wyatt Resident Artists Gallery, Upper Level
Featured artists: Negar Ahkami, Joey Enríquez, Emily Fussner, Sarah Hardesty, Stephanie Lane, Marissa Long, Lex Marie, Ryan McCoy, Olivia Tripp Morrow, Rebecca Rivas Rogers, Marisa Stratton, and Bahar Yürüko?lu.
Artist Open Call: Residency
The Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington’s Resident Artist program provides subsidized studio space in a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages interaction, dialogue, and exploration. The program gives artists the opportunity to develop their practice in a community with other contemporary artists and alongside MoCA Arlington’s critically acclaimed exhibitions and extensive educational programs. All studios have excellent sunlight, private work sinks, and high ceilings with 24-hour access, 365 days a year. Shared facilities include a lounge area, kitchen, and a bathroom with a shower. All studios and shared facilities are wheelchair accessible. For more information and to apply for either the long-term or short-term residencies, please click the link below.
AVAILABLE: Long & Short-Term Studios
One Short Term Studio Available September 2023 – May 2024
Three Long-Term Studios Available September 2023 – August 2025
Deadline to submit: 11:59pm on Wednesday, July 5 2023
Notification Date: Mid-August 2023
Application Fee: There is no fee to apply to this call
For more information about Residency
YOGA IN THE GALLERIES
Saturdays, 10 – 11 AM
Summer Ceramics for Teens
Join MoCA Arlington Summer Camps at Marymount University and learn the fundamentals of handbuilding, throwing on a wheel, glazing, and much more. In this two-week course, students will explore hand building techniques, wheel throwing, and strengthen ideas that exemplify individual artist expression guided by professional working artists. Students of all skill levels are welcome!
Visit MoCA Arlington's website here and the registration page to secure your space today!
Family Pride Picnic in the Park!
Saturday / June 17 / 11am-2pm
Join us and Rainbow Families for a family-friendly picnic event celebrating LGBTQIA+ community, artists, and contemporary art. Featuring children’s author, Vicki Johnson, and her new book, “Molly’s Tuxedo.” Expect a live DJ, art activities, and more.
Pack your picnic, bring a blanket, and come on down to MoCA Arlington. Food available from All About Burgers and Mister Softee.
Host your own event or birthday party!
Host your private or corporate event at MoCA Arlington!
The Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington makes a unique backdrop for a variety of events, including corporate meetings, client events, cocktail receptions, private dinners, small weddings, retirement celebrations, memorial services, and birthday parties. We welcome events for groups of 10 to 200 guests.
For more information, email [email protected].
Celebrate birthdays with an artist workshop at MoCA Arlington!
Hey kids! Do you have a birthday coming up on your calendar? Have your birthday party at the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington! Select a fun art project from our special birthday menu, and after an hour-long private art-making workshop, you and the party guests will have time to enjoy cake and refreshments.
For more information, email [email protected].
Do you like what we do? Want to help?
Our fiscal year ends June 30. We need financial support to create more partnerships and programs, to showcase more artists and exhibitions, and to inspire audiences of all ages providing engaging, memorable experiences. One of the best ways to help MoCA Arlington is to donate and show your support for the arts!