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Museum of Contemporary Arts Westport Weekly Newsletter - February 23, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

February 23, 2023

From: Museum of Contemporary Art Westport

Our gallery will be closed from February 27 - March 18 as we install our Spring Exhibition. The Academy will remain open.

GIVE TO THE CAUSES YOUR CARE ABOUT
FAIRFIELD COUNTY'S GIVING DAY: FEBRUARY 23, 2023

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Give To MoCA Westport

Celebrate Fairfield County's Giving Day tomorrow 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. All donations are 100% tax deductible.

COMING SOON: SPRING EXHIBITION
ANSELM REYLE - RAINBOW IN THE DARK 
ON VIEW: MARCH 19 - MAY 28
OPENING RECEPTION: SATURDAY, MARCH 18 • 6 - 8 PM

“Anselm Reyle's neon installations, which have not been shown in the U.S. for some years, can be thought of as similar to a Moonbow — a special, rare, and beautiful event created through a set of conditions and building moments." - Curator Emann Odufu

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

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. 

CONNECTICUT 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 Suzuki Music Schools' three-day celebration of the guitar includes 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 Grgic, and more. Learn more and get tickets.

2023 MUSIC AT MoCA CONCERT SERIES
EDDIE BARBASH - FRIDAY, APRIL 21 - 7 PM
"Eddie Barbash has emerged as one of the most vibrant, dynamic and in-demand alto saxophonists working in modern jazz." - ArtsATL

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Check Out Our Concert Series

Our 2023 Music at MoCA Concert Series features a diverse line-up of ten Jazz, World Music, Folk, and Classical performances, including performances by Jazz at Lincoln Center Emerging Artists.

Next up is the buzz-worthy 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. 

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 BearerLearn more and get your tickets.

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

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

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It's the final weekend of Paul Camacho: El Ritmo y La Unidad, featuring selected works by Paul Camacho (1929-1989) primarily drawn from the Westport Public Art Collections (WestPAC). Our annual high school exhibition, Who Are You When You Are Dreaming, is also on view through Sunday, February 26. Gallery admission is free after 4 PM on Thursday.

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.

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

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Get Tickets For Showcase

Teens at MoCA Westport is hosting a Teen Film Showcase event on Friday, March 10. All teens are invited to submit their short films and the Showcase event is open to the general public. 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!