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Museum of Contemporary Arts Westport Weekly Newsletter - July 21, 2022
Arts and Entertainment
July 22, 2022
From: Museum of Contemporary Art WestportSUMMER EXHIBITION:
GUIDED TOURS FOR
WOMEN PULLING AT THE THREADS OF SOCIAL DISCOURSE
ON VIEW THROUGH OCTOBER 2, 2022
NEW! Go behind the scenes and learn more about the artists and their works. Free docent-led guided tours are now available; advance registration requested. Book your tour now.
Women Pulling at the Threads of Social Discourse is a collaboration with The Contemporary Art Modern Project (The CAMP Gallery) and the Fiber Artists Miami Association (FAMA). This extremely timely exhibition explores how female artists, utilizing textiles as their medium, subvert the social expectation of crafting by lambasting this soft medium with political and social awareness.
Admission to the exhibition is complimentary, made possible by the generous donation of an anonymous donor.
Also on view through October 2, 2022: The 2002 High School Congressional Art Competition featuring selected works by regional high school students.
COMMUNITY. CONNECTIONS. CONVERSATIONS. COCKTAILS.
FREE SUPPORTING EVENTS FOR OUR EXHIBITION
Our Cocktails & Conversation series features an exciting line-up of speakers aligned with Women Pulling at the Threads of Social Discourse. Speakers begin at 6 PM sharp, so please arrive early to purchase a custom cocktail or drink of your choice, and to experience the exhibition. Admission is free; advance registration requested.
You can also register to participate in our Paint & Sip Open Art Studio on Thursday nights, or just join us for Happy Hour from 5 - 7 PM.
TOMORROW! Thursday, July 21, 2022, 6 - 7 PM
Speaker: Jane Feder: Embark Luxury Travel
Ready to travel? Learn more about unique travel excursions and the future of travel with guest Jane Feder of Embark Luxury Travel, an all-female-run local business.
Thursday, July 28, 2022, 6 - 7 PM
Join us for Happy Hour, a free outdoor performance by the East Coast Contemporary Ballet as part of the Fairfield County Dance Festival, and a STITCHTROVE Pop Up!
No registration required.
Thursday, August 4, 2022, 6 - 7 PM
Speaker: Diana Mashia: Founder & CEO of Invest in Her Art
Invest in Her Art is a discovery platform and marketplace uplifting the voices of women and non-binary artists as visual storytellers.
Thursday, August 18, 2022, 6 - 7 PM
Artist Talk: Margaret Roleke, Jac Lahav and Rita Valley
Women Pulling at the Threads of Social Discourse artists discuss their work, process, and themes that speak to MoCA’s current exhibition.
MUSIC AT MoCA: BROADWAY THROUGH THE AGES
WITH MICHELLE PAUKER
SAT, JULY 23 • 7 PM
Get Tickets For Broadway Through The Ages
Learn More About Our Concert Series
UPDATE! This concert will now take place INDOORS given the excessive heat expected on Saturday; seating will be provided.
Join us for a special evening featuring your favorite Broadway tunes, from Golden Age to Contemporary, this Saturday! Staples High School alum Michelle Pauker is an actress, singer and artist whose credits include A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Idaho Shakespeare Festival), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Great Lakes Theatre Co.), and Into the Woods (Forestburgh Playhouse).
Arrive early to explore our exhibition and to purchase delicious food and drinks on-site! Check out the menu here.
Thank you to our concert sponsors, Cohen & Wolf, Fairfield County Bank, Lux Bond & Green, Michelle&Team at William Raveis Real Estate,The Russell Agency, Serena & Lily, Suzanne and Norman Sorensen, Joyce and David Thompson, and WildBloom, and to our media sponsors: Fairfield After Dark, WMNR, WPKN and WSHU Public Radio.
THE HEIDA IS BACK!
HEIDA HERMANNS INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION
AUGUST 11 - 13, 2022
MoCA Westport will once again bring four rising stars in the piano world to Westport, CT to compete over the course of three days in one of America’s most celebrated cultural events, the 2022 Heida Hermanns Piano Competition. The competition will take place from August 11-13, 2022.
Tickets are available for individual performances and lectures or for the entire three-day event. Learn more about the competitors, judges and events on our website and get your tickets today. Both in-person and virtual events are available.
Thank you to the sponsors of the 202 Heida Hermanns International Piano Competition: Beechwood Arts, Kristin Foster, Lance Lundberg and Terry McGuiness, Lux Bond & Green, Laura and Dogan Perese, Suzanne and Norman Sorensen, and Cindy and John Vaccaro.
THE ACADEMY:
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR SUMMER
Register For All Classes + Camps
Check out our summer offerings, including Exploring Art Together (Weekly Pass for toddlers & caregivers), and REGISTER NOW.
Thank you for voting us "Best Art Classes" in Westport for the second consecutive year!
IN THE COMMUNITY: SUNDANCE
IN-STORE CUSTOMER APPRECIATION EVENT
THURSDAY, JULY 28 • 10 AM - 2 PM
Join us at the Sundance store in downtown Westport [97 Main Street] from 10 AM – 2 PM on Thursday, July 28 for a customer appreciation event!
During the Customer Appreciation Event, guests will be treated to special offers and light refreshments, while experiencing the brand’s authentic and creative style. Enter in-store to win a $500 Sundance gift card, and the first 300 guests will receive an exclusive gift!
A portion of proceeds from the event will go to MoCA Westport. We thank Sundance for their support.
IN THE COMMUNITY: WESTPORT MUSEUM SCAVENGER HUNT
JULY 15 - 29
The Westport Museum for History & Culture has launched a scavenger hunt in partnership with MoCA Westport and The CAMP Gallery. Hidden around town at partner locations are 12”x12” beautifully designed artworks inspired by town monuments, buildings and industries mimicking the quilt style. Learn more about the scavenger hunt and prizes on the Westport Museum website.