Museum of Contemporary Arts Westport Weekly Newsletter - March 1, 2023

Our gallery is closed through March 18, 2023 as we install our Spring Exhibition.
The Academy will remain open.

COMING SOON: SPRING EXHIBITION
ANSELM REYLE -  RAINBOW IN THE DARK
ON VIEW: MARCH 19 - MAY 28. 2023
OPENING RECEPTION: SATURDAY, MARCH 18 - 6 - 8 PM
"Reyle's artwork explores aspects of society and culture that are considered kitsch, utilizing materials that may be regarded by some as tawdry and prominently displaying them in high art settings." - Curator Emann Odufu

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Announcing our Spring Exhibition: Rainbow in the Dark, a solo exhibition by German contemporary artist Anselm Reyle, on view March 19 - May 28, 2023.

The opening reception will be held on Saturday, March 18 from 6 - 8 PM. Advance registration is requested; register here.

The reception is free for MoCA Members; gallery admission will be charged for Non-Members. Become a Member today to save time at the opening and to enjoy all the benefits of MoCA Membership!

Reyle is one of the most renowned contemporary artists in the world. His best-known works include his foil and strip paintings and his sculptures. Remnants of consumer society, discarded materials, symbols of urbanity, and industrial change play a central role in his works. Our exhibition will include 20 of his works, including a site-specific neon installation.

This significant exhibition was curated by Newark, New Jersey-based Emann Odufu, an art activist, independent filmmaker, producer, screenwriter and digital media specialist. 

MoCA Westport thanks The Union House, Vancouver for their generous support in funding the Rainbow in the Dark exhibition.

CAMP MoCA REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

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IT'S TIME TO REGISTER FOR THE ULTIMATE SUMMER CAMP! Camp MoCA is a fully-accredited half-day or full-day camp including art lessons, immersive exhibition time, science lessons in our working garden, and time to play outside in our expansive grounds. All campers will have artwork included in our Camper Art Exhibition on August 27th. Camp MoCA fills up fast -- register today!

THIS WEEKEND!
CONNECTICUT GUITAR FESTIVAL
MARCH 3 - 5, 2023

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THIS WEEKEND! Don't miss The Suzuki Music Schools' three-day celebration of the guitar, including events at MoCA Westport.

The Celebration features a kick-off concert by two masters of the guitar, Jordan Dodson (contemporary) and Rene Izquierdo (Classical), masterclasses, a Children's Pillow Concert with Mak Grgi?, and more. Get your tickets.

2023 MUSIC AT MoCA CONCERT SERIES
EDDIE BARBASH (JAZZ) - FRIDAY, APRIL 21 - 7 PM
CUATRO PUNTOS (CLASSICAL) - FRIDAY, APRIL 28 - 7 PM

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Check Out Our Concert Series

Next up in our 2023 Music at MoCA Concert Series is jazz saxophonist Eddie Barbash on Friday, April 21 at 7 PM. A founding member of pianist Jon Batiste’s Stay Human, the house band for the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Barbash has also performed with Lenny Kravitz, Wynton Marsalis and Yo-Yo Ma. 

Return on Friday, April 28 at 7 PM for a special performance by the Cuatro Puntos Ensemble AND a chamber orchestra from the Westport community, featuring chamber music for strings by contemporary composers currently living in Ukraine, including newly commissioned pieces from Odessa and Kyiv.

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

MoCA Westport thanks its Music at MoCA Concert Series Sponsors, including Cohen and Wolf, Fairfield County Bank, The Russell Insurance Agency and Richard Epstein and Ina Chadwick.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: OPEN MIC NIGHT
THURSDAY, APRIL 6 - 5 - 7 PM

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Join us for MoCA's second MoCA Some Noise on Thursday, April 6th! The open mic night is open to the general public -- perform your acoustic music or support performers from the audience! Cocktails and drinks prepared by The Cup Bearer will be available for purchase.

Learn more about and get your tickets today. Free for MoCA Members!