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Museum of Contemporary Arts Westport Weekly Newsletter - February 2, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

February 3, 2023

From: Museum of Contemporary Art Westport

MoCA is excited to announce the appointment of Adam Moore to its Board of Directors. Moore is currently the CEO and Co-Founder of the Fairfield, CT-based WHEELHOUSE Center for Health and Wellbeing. Learn more about Moore here.

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Join us for our Cocktails and Conversation series on select Thursday evenings! Arrive early to purchase a drink or cocktail of your choice from The Cup Bearer. Free for MoCA members; $10 for non-members. Advance registration requested.

Thursday, February 2, 2023 | 6 - 7 PM
Curator Talk with Alexandra M. Thomas
Hear first-hand from the curator of Paul Camacho: El Ritmo y La Unidad as she discusses Camacho’s practice, influences and impact.
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Thursday, February 16, 2023 | 6 – 7 PM
Learn About the World of Art Conservation

For over twenty years, Sarah Dove of the Sarah Dove Art Conservation, LLC (Stonington, CT) is responsible for the care and treatment of rare and unique materials, specializing in works of art on paper. Dove contributed her conservation work to this exhibition.
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Or join us for a Paint & Sip on select Thursdays during Happy Hour.

MUSIC AT MoCA 2023: 
TALISK (SCOTTISH FOLK) • SAT, FEB 18 • 7 PM

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FUN NIGHT OUT! We're kicking off our 2023 Music at MoCA season with Talisk (Scottish Folk) on 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.

Arrive early to explore the exhibition and to purchase delicious food and drinks prepared by Marcia Selden Catering and The Cup BearerLearn more and get your tickets.

WINTER EXHIBITIONS ON VIEW:
PAUL CAMACHO: EL RITMO Y LA UNIDAD;
WHO ARE YOU WHEN YOU ARE DREAMING 
ON VIEW: JAN 13 - FEB 26, 2023

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Register for A Docent-Led Tour

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 January 13 - February 26, 2023. Go behind the scenes with a docent-led tour. 

Our annual high school exhibition, Who Are You When You Are Dreaming, is also on view. 

Visit the exhibitions on a Sunday between 12 - 3 PM and the kids (ages 3 - 7) can enjoy one hour of Open Studio time ($20) while you explore the galleries. Advance registration requested; learn more. 

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

We are pleased to partner with Bank of America’s Museums on Us®, providing free admission to Bank cardholders the first weekend of every month - Saturday, Feb. 4 and Sunday, February 5

THE ACADEMY SPOTLIGHT: VALENTINE'S DAY THEMED
ADULT WORKSHOP WITH BLOSSOM + STEM

THURSDAY, FEB 9 • 5 - 7 PM 

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Winter Course Catalog

Come on your own, bring friends, or bring your Valentine for a special workshop on Thursday, February 9th during our weekly Happy Hour! Led by Michele Sinacore, pro floral designer and owner of Blossom + Stem Floral Design, you will create a gorgeous rose-filled Valentine's arrangement to fill your home with love, just in time for Valentine's Day.

Check out all of our classes for all ages, including February Recess Art Camp, on our website.

THE ACADEMY: WELCOME TO TWO NEW TEACHERS

We are thrilled to welcome two new teachers to The Academy staff! Lewis Derogene is a Haitian-born multidisciplinary artist who is artistically known as PhenomenaLewis. 

Jessie Paulson is a teaching artist who previously taught at Moore College of Art and was the Artist-in-Residence at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for many years. 

Read more about Lewis and Jessie on our website.

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

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Check out the range of events for all ages in 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.