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Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington News - September 6, 2024
Arts and Entertainment
September 11, 2024
From: Museum of Contemporary Art ArlingtonArtist Talk @ Innovation Studio
Artist Talk with Zhenya Parish @ the Innovation Studio
Wednesday / September 11 / 6pm
525 14th St S, Arlington, VA 22202
Free. No Registration Required.
Join us for a conversation with current Innovation Studio Artist in Residence, Zhenya Parish, and MoCA Arlington Curator and Resident Artist/Collector Liaison, Amanda Jirón-Murphy. Hear more about the development, process, and practice of Parish’s work. View the work in advance and plan for the talk to begin at 6:15pm.
About the Artist
Zhenya Parish developed her love, desire and persistence for art in Russia, where she was born. Starting as a teenager, she attended art school in Voronezh and was trained in classical Post-Soviet art education. The unfortunate death of her mother led her to the United States, and Kansas State University, where she pursued a Fine Arts, Oil Painting degree.
Parish’s paintings began as raw and dark with windows of light, simplified in shapes and colors to reflect her childhood. In moving to DC, Parish began a new life, eventually, becoming a mother. There, she also began expanding her toolbox, challenging canvases and colors to surpass their utilitarian limitations. She began to explore live and interactive art creations, upon which, “Canvas Vibrations” was born. In recent years, Parish has been working out of a new studio space and leveraging that into new and refined explorations.
Fall Season! Class Registration Open
Fall classes at MoCA are just around the corner! Here are just a few highlights, sign up today to secure your space!
ART FOR KIDS + TEENS CLASS HIGHLIGHTS
@ MoCA Arlington in Virginia Square Tuesdays
Artist Instructor: Jade Fiedtkou-Leonard
10/8 - 12/3 | 4:30 - 6:00 PM | 8 Sessions
Drawing: Fundamentals & Beyond
(Ages 14-18)
@ MoCA Arlington in Virginia Square Tuesdays
Artist Instructor: Joey Enriquez
10/8 - 12/3 | 4:30 - 6:00 PM | 8 Sessions
Portrait Exploration: Faces and More! (Ages 8-10)
@ MoCA Arlington in Virginia Square Wednesdays
Artist Instructor: Sarah Balough
10/9 - 12/4 | 4:30 - 6:00 PM | 8 Sessions
Portraiture: Faces & Expressions
(Ages 11-14)
@ MoCA Arlington in Virginia Square
Thursdays
Artist Instructor: Jade Fiedtkou-Leonard
10/10 - 12/5 | 4:30 - 6:00 PM | 8 Sessions
ART FOR ADULTS CLASS HIGHLIGHTS
Intro to Oils: Landscapes & Botanicals
@ MoCA Arlington in Virginia Square
Fridays
Artist Instructor: Lindsay Mueller
10/11 - 12/6 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
8 Sessions
@ MoCA Arlington in Virginia Square
Fridays
Artist Instructor: Molly McCracken
10/11/24 - 11/22/24 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
7 Sessions
Ceramics: Throwing & Hand Building
@ Marymount University’s Main Campus Sundays
Artist Instructors: Joey Enriquez & Richelle Soper
6/30/24 - 8/4/24 | AM & PM sections
8 Sessions
Botanical Silhouettes: Gelplate & Solar Printmaking Workshop
@ MoCA Arlington in Virginia Square
Saturday
Artist Instructor: Lindsay Mueller
9/29/24 | 12:30-4:30
1 Session
Looking & Drawing: The Portrait
@ MoCA Arlington in Virginia Square
Saturday
Artist Instructor: Marisa Stratton
10/12/24 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
1 Session
Intro to Oils: Workshop
@ MoCA Arlington in Virginia Square Saturdays
Artist Instructor: Jonathan Ege
11/2/24 - 11/16/24 | 1:00 - 4:00 PM
3 Sessions
Thursday! MoCA on the Move @ Met Park
MoCA on the Move @ Met Park: Fall Art Series
Thursdays / 4:30pm-6:30pm
Met Park (1331 S Elm St.)
Free. No Registration Required.
Starting September 12, 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!
Friday! Collectors' Program @ the Kreeger
Collectors Program: Curator Tour @ The Kreeger Museum
Friday / September 13 / 11:30am-1:00pm
2401 Foxhall Road Northwest Washington, DC 20007
$25. Registration Required.
Join MoCA Arlington’s Collectors’ Program for a private tour of The Kreeger Museum’s 30th Anniversary Exhibition “Here, in this little Bay” with Curator Kristen Hileman. Hileman will walk visitors through exhibition which features work by Washington area artists including Shahla Arbabi, David Carlson, Chan Chao, Kei Ito and others.
This is a ticketed event; registration required. Visitors are highly encouraged to find a ride sharing option to The Kreeger Museum, as parking in the museum’s private lot is limited.
Next Saturday! Jewelry Painting Workshop @ Innovation Studio
Nature Inspired Jewelry Painting Workshop @ the Innovation Studio
Saturday / September 14 / 2pm - 4pm
525 14th St S, Arlington, VA 22202
$88 per person. Registration Required.
Create abstract art in miniature -- with the bonus of it being wearable! You'll spend time relaxing, meditating, and working with colors to find what combinations make you happy. Then, you will paint designs directly onto wood, leather, and metal pieces to assemble them into earrings. Led by local artist and jewelry maker, Edith Sanabria.
All materials are included the cost of the workshop. You will take home at least one pair of earrings as a result of this workshop! This workshop is best suited for Ages 16+.
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!
Purchase Tickets NOW before they sell out!
Glitter + Gold: A 50th Anniversary Gala + Silent Auction
Wednesday / September 25
Join us for a magical evening with a special silent auction + three-course dinner to raise funds for the museum! Visit the link below for more information and to purchase tickets in advance!
Coming Up! Poetry @ the Museum
Vessels & Passages @ the Museum
Wednesday / September 18 / 7pm
3550 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
Free. Registration not required.
Featuring local poet Laura Martin, join us for the September session of this monthly poetry series in the Tiffany Gallery. Laura will share her work and facilitate open discussions with the public.
About the poet
Laura Martin was born in a place of front porch conversations, fresh blackberries, and unlocked doors in the mountains of southwest Virginia. She graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in English. Laura worked at New Hope Housing and Shelter House, where she was a case manager and then program director for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. She returned to school and obtained a Masters in Divinity at Wesley Theological Seminary. Laura currently serves as Associate Pastor at Rock Spring United Church of Christ in Arlington. She published her book of poetry, Breaking into Light, in 2023. She loves peonies, running, and time with her miniature goldendoodle, Finn.
Coming up! Breathwork Alchemy Experience @ Innovation Studio
Breathwork Alchemy Experience @ the Innovation Studio
Sunday / September 29 / 2pm - 3:30pm
525 14th St S, Arlington, VA 22202
$44 per person. Registration Required. Ages 16+
Guided by Emme and Ari, join us for a Breathwork Alchemy Experience, where we will transform thought into sensation by shifting our awareness from the mind to the body during a 35-minute active somatic breathwork practice, infused with Reiki energy (optional ). After turning the body ON and moving stagnant energy, we will then invite you to slide into a state of relaxation as you receive healing sound frequencies in a sound bath. We invite you to come with an open mind and an open heart. A journal for reflection, writing, and drawing at the end is encouraged.
Recommended to Bring:
- Yoga Mat/Blanket to Lie On
- Shawl/Blanket for warmth
- eye mask/scarf
- Water
- 2 stones/rocks that fit in your hands
- Socks
- Journal for writing, reflection, drawing
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.
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?
1. The Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington (MoCA Arlington)
3550 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22201
OPEN:
Wednesday through Sunday from 12-5pm.
Admission is free.
2. 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.