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Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington News - September 28, 2024
Arts and Entertainment
October 1, 2024
From: Museum of Contemporary Art ArlingtonThe museum's galleries are OPEN! Join us for a special Art After Hours on Saturday, October 5 from 4-8pm.
On View Now @ the Museum
Assembly 2024: Horizon Scanning
September 28, 2024 - January 26, 2025
Main Level and Lower Level Galleries
Featured artists: Nyame O. Brown, Everything is Collective, Allegra Hangen, Elisa Harkins, Marnie Ellen Hertzler, Jesús Hilario-Reyes, Cesar Lopez, Jovencio de la Paz, Kenya (Robinson), Benjy Russell, Shelby Shadwell, Keith Tolch, Lily Xie, and X
Curated by Blair Murphy and Jared Packard
In a time of multiple, overlapping, and seemingly perpetual crises, the 2024 iteration of MoCA Arlington’s national biennial brings together artists whose work can help us grapple with our tumultuous present by offering strategies to navigate and reimagine the future.
Marisa Stratton: You Will Never Be Forgotten
September 28, 2024 - January 26, 2025
Wyatt Resident Artist Gallery
Marisa Stratton is a painter whose work explores contemporary portraiture in the context of screens. Marisa holds a BFA in Communication Arts with a minor in Painting + Printmaking from Virginia Commonwealth University. She has shown in multiple group exhibitions including Virginia MoCA, (Virginia Beach, VA), Hamiltonian Artists (Washington, DC) and the Delaware Contemporary (Wilmington, DE). Stratton has been featured in New American Paintings and currently teaches painting at Georgetown University.
Second Chance Silent Auction is ONLINE!
Second Chance: Glitter + Gold Silent Auction
September 28 - October 5
online only via 32auctions
Glitter + Gold is a silent auction to benefit MoCA Arlington. The first round was held on September 25 and open to guests at the Glitter + Gold Gala.
The remaining lots are available for anyone to bid on for the next 7 days and feature items ranging from exceptional art to wonderful experiences to one-of-a-kind gifts.
Next Week! MoCA on the Move @ Met Park
MoCA on the Move @ Met Park: Fall Fun Family Series
Sundays / 10am-1pm
Met Park (1331 S Elm St.)
Free. No Registration Required.
Join us Sundays for live music, hands-on art making, bubbles, chalk and art fun in the park for the whole family and for all levels of experience.
MoCA on the Move @ Met Park: Fall Art Series
Thursdays / 4:30pm-6:30pm
Met Park (1331 S Elm St.)
Free. No Registration Required.
MoCA on the Move is back at Met Park for fall-themed art making. Join us for a variety of activities guided by artists. Jazz @ Met Park will be playing alongside us!
Fall Season! Class Registration closes soon!
Next Week: Arlington Art Walk Returns
Visit MoCA Arlington on October 5 from 4pm - 8pm for our exhibition celebration Art After Hours and a Made in Arlington market!
Mondays + Saturdays | Yoga @ the Museum
Gentle Yoga in the Galleries
Mondays / 6:30pm-7:30pm
$10-$20. Registration required.
Unwind and invite balance in this flowing, gentle yoga class. Our experienced instructors will guide you through a gentle practice suitable for all levels on Monday nights in the beautiful Tiffany Gallery. Start your week on a positive note.
Bring your own mat, a journal, and wear comfortable clothing. No late entry.
Morning Yoga in the Galleries
Saturdays / 11am-12pm*
$10-$20. Registration required.
Yoga in the Galleries is a 60-minute yoga session designed to inspire and uplift. Hosted in the beautiful Tiffany Gallery every Saturday morning, you will be invited to move your body towards a presence with your inner creative. At the end of each flowing session, you will be invited to journal, doodle, draw or meditate.
Participants should bring their own mat, water bottle, and notebook with writing utensil. No late entry.
Rossana Coffee Truck @ the Museum
Wednesdays / 7am - 12pm
3550 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22201
Need a coffee? Visit the museum on Wednesday mornings to treat yourself to Rossana's delicious coffee, beverages, and snacks!
Do you like what we do? We could use your help!
In order for us to keep doing what we do, we need support from individuals like you who understand the value of art and artists in our community.
Donate today to help us continue our work in our 50th anniversary year.
Did you know that MoCA Arlington has two locations?
The Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington (MoCA Arlington)
3550 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22201
OPEN: Wednesday through Sunday from 12-5pm.
Admission is free.
MoCA Arlington's Innovation Studio + Store
525 14th Street S, Arlington, VA 22202
OPEN: Tuesday through Saturday from 10am-6pm.
Admission + Art-making is free.
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].