Purvis Young (1943 - 2010) was a self-taught African-American artist whose paintings focused on the lives, stories and histories of Black Americans. He filtered these motifs through the lens of folklore, religion, and art history, taking inspiration from Old Masters like El Greco and Vincent Van Gogh. Stay tuned for more details on Purvis Young's upcoming solo exhibition at MoCA Westport in Fall 2023.

ANNOUNCING OUR 2023 MUSIC AT MoCA CONCERT SERIES!

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Announcing our 2023 Music at MoCA Concert Series featuring a diverse line-up of ten Jazz, World Music, Folk, and Classical performances, including performances by Jazz at Lincoln Center Emerging Artists!

We're kicking off our season with Talisk (Scottish Folk) this Saturday, February 18 at 7 PM. Talisk is one of the most in-demand folk-based groups to emerge from Scotland in the last decade, known for their genre-bending and fast-and-furious style.

For every concert, arrive early to explore our current exhibition and to purchase delicious food and drinks prepared by Marcia Selden Catering and The Cup Bearer. Learn more and get your tickets.

FINAL TWO WEEKS:
ON VIEW THROUGH FEB 26, 2023
PAUL CAMACHO: EL RITMO Y LA UNIDAD;
WHO ARE YOU WHEN YOU ARE DREAMING

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Read The Press On Our High School Show

Check out our current exhibition, Paul Camacho: El Ritmo y La Unidad, featuring selected works by Paul Camacho (1929-1989) primarily drawn from the Westport Public Art Collections (WestPAC), on view through February 26, 2023. Our annual high school exhibition, Who Are You When You Are Dreaming, is also on view.

NEW! Docent-led tours on Thursdays at 1 PM and drop-in docent-led tours every Saturday and Sunday, including a Sunday drop-in interactive tour for families. No advance registration required; all tours included in Museum admission. Remember, gallery admission is FREE for MoCA Members.

MoCA Westport thanks Wendy and Jacques Bouthillier for their generous support in funding El Ritmo y La Unidad.

NEW! CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
TEEN FILM SHOWCASE FRIDAY, MAR 10 • 6 - 8 PM

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Calling all teens! Teens at MoCA Westport is hosting a Teen Film Showcase event on Friday, March 10! All teens invited to submit their short films and join for the Showcase event. Submissions are due by March 1; submit here.

Tickets are $5 in advance and $10 at the door. Snacks/light bites will be served. Get your tickets now!

The Academy: Registration Ongoing For Late Winter/Spring Courses

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Registration is ongoing for our Late Winter/Spring courses for all ages and interests. Check out our comprehensive course schedule here, including Paint & Sip (Adults), Portraiture For Kids, Recess Art Camps, and much more.

Learn more about our Academy+ Pass for kids, offering a range of special benefits and discounts.

The Academy: Welcome To Michael Summers

Welcome to new Academy instructor Michael Summers! Michael is best known for his oil on canvas landscapes that capture his unique take on nature and its many forms. His work reflects his philosophy, “In nature, nothing is perfect, but everything is perfect.” With an emphasis on innate environments, his work has been described as a “multi-dimensional expression of the movement of life.”

IN THE COMMUNITY: CT GUITAR FESTIVAL
MARCH 3 - 5, 2023

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Don't miss the sixth annual Connecticut Guitar Festival from March 3 – 5, 2023, including events at MoCA Westport! The three-day celebration of the guitar will include classical, rock, jazz, world, and folk music. Learn more and get tickets.

IN THE COMMUNITY: FC GIVING DAY
FEBRUARY 23, 2023

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Celebrate Fairfield County Giving Day on Thursday, February 23 by giving to the causes you care about most. We hope you will consider giving to MoCA Westport. Your support helps us to deliver thought-provoking, community-building experiences and to keep the arts accessible to all.

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