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Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington News - March 23, 2024
Arts and Entertainment
March 25, 2024
From: Museum of Contemporary Art ArlingtonSpring 2024 Classes + Workshops
Classes begin April 7
Registration is now open for Kid, Teen, and Adult Classes this spring! And, we've added a few classes at our new Innovation Studio + Store!
Sign up today to secure your spot in one of MoCA Arlington’s award-winning programs! From drawing and painting to ceramics and mixed media, you are sure to find an inspiring art class. Enrich your creative journey with our talented artist instructors and explore the world of art in a fun and supportive environment. Classes begin April 7 so secure your space today!
At the Innovation Studio + Store
Work in Progress: The Next Big Thing
Visit us at our newly opened Innovation Studio + Store to do free art-making, visit with an artist at work, or shop! The current resident artist, Chris Combs, is making progress with his large-scale artwork borrowing the form of Hokusai’s Great Wave off Kanagawa, recreated with industrial components like aluminum DIN rail, colorful Ethernet wire, and LED strips called The Next Big Thing. Many of the wires will be functional, connecting together a large number of small screens, computers, and lights.
Check out Chris and his work at our Innovation Studio + Store Tuesdays through Saturdays 10am-6pm.
And save the date for April 17 at the Innovation Studio when Chris gives an artist talk about the work!
New Exhibitions + Art After Hours April 6
Saturday / April 6 / 5pm-8pm
Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington (3550 Wilson Blvd)
Free. No registration required.
Join MoCA Arlington to celebrate the opening of our new spring exhibitions on April 6. Exhibiting artists will be in attendance and MoCA Arlington Resident Artists will open their studios to the public. The event is free, open to the public and will include light refreshments and a cash bar.
New Spring Exhibitions
Federico Cuatlacuatl: Tiaxcas Intergalácticxs, Topileastronáuticxs
March 30 – May 26, 2024
Truland Gallery, Lower Level
Liz Ensz: NO GRIDS NO MASTERS: a Post-Cartesian Experiment
March 30 – May 26, 2024
Chairmen’s Gallery, Main Level
Clarissa Pezone: The Woods of No Name
March 30 – May 26, 2024
Experimental Gallery, Lower Level
Johab Silva: Tales of the New World
March 30 – May 26, 2024
Wyatt Resident Artists Gallery, Upper Level
Also on April 6: Art of Pink at Met Park!
Art of Pink
Met Park, 1331 S Elm St, Arlington, VA 22202.
Saturday / April 6 / 1-5pm
Free. Registration encouraged.
The weather forecast this weekend is calling for a lot of rain, so Pink in the Park is moved to April 6! This National Cherry Blossom Festival Premiere Event will celebrate artists, makers and small businesses from the DMV.
Make some artwork inspired by cherry blossoms with us!
Also on view at the museum
February 22 – May 26, 2024
Meyer and Smith Galleries, Main Level
Featured Artists: Lavett Ballard, Amber Robles-Gordon, and Evita Tezeno
Curated by Dr. Lauren Davidson
Visit Capital One's Art Collection with us!
Collector's Program: Exclusive Tour of Capital One's Art Collection
Friday / April 12 / 11am
$15. Registration required.
Join us for a private tour of the Capital One’s Corporate Art Collection! Led by Art Administrator Anne Fletcher and Regional Art Coordinator Susannah Dunn, this 75-minute guided tour through the Capital One Center in McLean, Virginia offers participants an opportunity to see key works in the collection and learn about Capital One’s stewardship of artists and the purpose of a corporate art collection.
Free programs at the Innovation Studio + Store
Young Explorers @ the Innovation Studio + Store
Tuesdays / 10am - 12pm
Free. No registration required.
For toddlers, young children, and their caretakers, Young Explorers is a drop-in program held every Tuesday morning at the Innovation Studio + Store. Drop-in every week to discover new activities that introduce children to various art materials, and the opportunity to express creatively.
Open Studio @ the Innovation Studio + Store
Thursdays / 10am - 1pm
Free. No registration required.
Drop in during this weekly Open Studio time, where you can get started on or develop an art work with the Artist in Residence and other creatives. Any mediums, any ages welcome!
Family Fun Day @ the Innovation Studio + Store
Last Saturday of the Month / 10am - 2pm
Free. No registration required.
Join us the last Saturday of each month at our Innovation Studio + Store for family fun! Collaborate on group projects, make and take art works, and hang out alongside the Artist in Residence.
Summer Camp 2024
Summer Camp Registration is open and filling up fast! We offer a wonderful and wide array of creative summer camps and teen classes for elementary, middle school, and high school students, ages 5-18!
Campers venture on an artistic journey and explore the visual arts through exciting projects in 2D and 3D media while learning about new and different artistic techniques and contemporary artists working in the world today!
Complimentary Before & After Care for ages 5-10
MoCA Arlington provides complimentary Before & After Care for camps onsite at the museum. Before Care begins at 9am for students enrolled in morning camps. After Care ends at 5pm for students enrolled in afternoon camps.
Supervised Lunch Break
Supervised lunch break is available for students enrolled in *both* morning and afternoon camps. Students participating in MoCA’s supervised lunch must bring their own nut-free bagged lunch. We will have lunch outside when weather permits.
Spring Market + Cherry Blossoms: April 14
The Spring Market and Cherry Blossom Celebration is right around the corner, and you can sign up to be a Vendor! Are you a maker who lives in/creates in Arlington, VA? Apply to be part of this Spring Market and Cherry Blossom here.
Wellness in the Galleries
Sound Bath in the Tiffany Gallery
Saturday / April 13 / 2-3pm
$22. Registration required.
Join us for this lovely and relaxing event each month: a sound bath in the Tiffany Gallery. Experienced facilitators will use a variety of sound instruments, including chimes, crystal quartz, and tibetan sound bowls to bathe you in beautiful sounds as you lay comfortably on a yoga mat.
Tea will be served after for you to stay and linger. No prior experience required. Dress comfortably (and for warmth). Bring a yoga mat, blanket, and a journal for time to creatively reflect at the end.
Gentle Yoga in the Galleries
Mondays / 6:30pm-7:30pm
$10-$20. Registration required.
Unwind and invite balance in this flowing, gentle yoga class. Our experienced instructors will guide you through a gentle practice suitable for all levels on Monday nights in the beautiful Tiffany Gallery. Start your week on a positive note
Bring your own mat, a journal, and wear comfortable clothing. No late entry.