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Museum of Contemporary Arts Westport Weekly Newsletter - June 16, 2022

Arts and Entertainment

June 17, 2022

From: Museum of Contemporary Art Westport

Our gallery will be closed June 20 - 29 as we install our Summer Exhibition. The Academy will remain open.
POP UP EXHIBITION: SPARK
ON VIEW: JUNE 11 - JUNE 19

Learn More in Dan Woog's "06880"

Prior to the opening of our Summer Exhibition, check out Spark, on view at MoCA Westport now through June 19. Spark is a K-12 showcase of the creative spirit happening in our schools each day, brought to life by the Westport Public Schools Visual Arts program. Free and open to the public!

On Thursday, June 16, the exhibition is open until 7 PM with Happy Hour from 5 - 7 PM.

SUMMER EXHIBITION:
WOMEN PULLING AT THE THREADS OF SOCIAL DISCOURSE
Exposing Social and Cultural Vulnerabilities
in Women’s Rights, Past & Present
OPENING RECEPTION: THURSDAY, JUNE 30 • 6 - 8 PM
Learn More
Read The "Westport Local Press" Article

MoCA Westport announces the opening of Women Pulling at the Threads of Social Discourse in collaboration with The Contemporary Art Modern Project (The CAMP Gallery) and the Fiber Artists Miami Association (FAMA), on view from June 30 - September 4, 2022. The 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.

The exhibition was curated by Melanie Prapopoulos, Maria Gabriela Di Giammarco, and Mario Andres Rodriguez of The CAMP Gallery, with locations in both Miami, Florida and Westport, Connecticut.

NEW! In addition to free docent-led gallery tours, we'll be introducing kids/family-focused gallery tours on Thursdays and Sundays. Registration will open soon!

MUSIC AT MoCA CONCERT SERIES:
SAT, JUNE 25: A TALE OF TWO (COUNTRY/FOLK)
Get Tickets For A Tale of Two
Learn More About Our Concert Series

TRY SOMETHING NEW! On Saturday, June 25 at 7 PM, A Tale of Two will perform their unique blend of country/folk music on our outdoor stage. Combining the best of Americana and blues melodies with timeless Southern storytelling, award-winning vocalist Stephanie Adlington and guitarist Aaron Lessard draw influence from the likes of Patsy Cline, Tom Waits, and Hank Williams Sr. For this special performance, Tale of Two will be joined by former Barrage8 violinist Kyle Pudenz.

Bring your own lawn chairs, and arrive early to experience a sneak peek of our Summer Exhibition and to purchase delicious food and drinks.

On June 26 at 1 PM, A Tale of Two will lead a free workshop, Indie Insights: Music Business for the New Artist, focused on the lessons and experiences of an independent artist in the music business. Register here.

Thank you to our concert sponsors, Cohen & Wolf, Fairfield County Bank, Michelle&Team at William Raveis Real Estate,The Russell Agency, Serena & Lily, Suzanne and Norman Sorensen, and Joyce and David Thompson, and to our media sponsors: Fairfield After Dark, WMNR, WPKN and WSHU Public Radio.

THE ACADEMY
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR SUMMER

Register For All Classes + Camps

Week 1 of Camp MoCA was a huge success! Campers enjoyed a week of art, music, gardening, and outdoor activities.

Check out the summer schedule below and REGISTER NOW.

Exploring Art Together (toddlers & caregiver week pass)
Half and Full Day Weekly Camp for ages 4-8
Weekly Art Intensive 1 - 3 PM for ages 9-13
Extended Day Options for everyone

IN THE COMMUNITY: JUNETEENTH JUBILEE CELEBRATION
WESTON TOWN HALL
JUNE 19 • 2 - 5 PM

Weston's Diversity Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee is hosting Weston's first Juneteenth event on June 19th from 2 - 5 PM. The organization's mission is to foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion to ensure all community members are accepted, respected, and empowered to participate in the shaping of Weston.

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