Last Call! Classes begin October 8!

From drawing and painting to ceramics and printmaking, you are sure to find a class that inspires you. Can't commit to a multi-week class? Consider one day workshops!

Available Kids & Teens

My 1st Portfolio (Ages 3-4 & Caregiver)

10:00 - 11:00 am, October 12 - November 16

6 sessions | Instructor: Molly McCracken

Comics and Cartoons! (Ages 5-7)

4:30-6:0 pm, October 10 - December 12, *no class week of Thanksgiving and 10/31

8 sessions | Instructor: Jade Fiedtkou-Leonard

Painting: Big & Small! (Ages 5-7)

4:30-6:0 pm, October 12 - December 7, *no class week of Thanksgiving

8 sessions | Instructor: Jade Fiedtkou-Leonard

Drawing & Illustration Exploration (Ages 8-10)

4:30-6:0 pm, October 11 - December 6, *no class week of Thanksgiving

8 sessions | Instructor: Sarah Balough

Beyond Drawing (Ages 11-14)

4:30-6:0 pm, October 12 - December 7, *no class week of Thanksgiving

8 sessions | Instructor: Olivia Tripp Morrow

Painting: Fundamentals and Discoveries (Ages 14-18)

4:30-6:0 pm, October 11 - December 6, *no class week of Thanksgiving

8 sessions | Instructor: Emily Sullivan

Available Adult Classes

Ceramics: Throwing & Hand Building

10:00 - 1:00 pm October 8 - December 3, *no class week of Thanksgiving 11/26

8 sessions | Instructor: Cora Olson

Ceramics: Throwing & Hand Building

2:00 - 5:00 pm October 8 - December 3, *no class week of Thanksgiving 11/26

8 sessions | Instructor: Kiel Posner

Drawing & Painting: The Figure

6:30 - 8:30 pm, October 10 - December 12, *no class week of Thanksgiving and 10/31

8 sessions | Instructor: Sarah Balough

Introduction to Figure Drawing

6:30 - 8:30 pm, October 12 - December 7, *no class week of Thanksgiving

8 sessions | Instructor: Marisa Stratton

Intro to Printmaking

6:30 - 8:30 pm, October 12 - December 7, *no class week of Thanksgiving

8 sessions | Instructor: Olivia Tripp Morrow

Mixed Media Mail Art

10:00 - 12:00 am, October 13 - November 17

6 sessions | Instructor: Jennifer Wilkin Penick

Mixed Media Expressions

10:00 - 12:00 am, October 13 - November 17

6 sessions | Instructor: Molly MCCracken

Available One Day Workshops

Intro to Oils

Saturday | 1:00 - 5:00 pm | October 14

1 session | Instructor: Emily Sullivan

Looking & Drawing: The Portrait

Saturday | 1:00 - 5:00 pm | Saturday | October 14

1 session | Instructor: Marisa Stratton

Automatism Art Workshop

Sunday | 12:30 - 4:00 pm | Sunday | October 29

1 session | Instructor: Lindsay Mueller

Monotype Printmaking Workshop

Sunday | 12:00 - 4:00 pm | October 29

Sunday | 12:00 - 4:00 pm | November 12

1 session | Instructor: Olivia Tripp Morrow 

Art & Wellness Mixed Media Exploration Workshop

Sunday | 12:30 - 4:00 pm| November 12

1 session | Instructor: Lindsay Mueller

Kids & Teen Classes

Adult Classes & Workshops

Yoga in the Galleries

Saturdays / 10am-11am

AND

Mondays / 6pm-7pm

$10-$20

We're continuing Saturday morning yoga and expanding yoga to Monday nights! Join us for a flowing yoga session followed by time to doodle, write, or meditate in a creative space. Registration required.

Yoga Registration

Meditation and Mindful Breathing

Saturday / September 30 / 2pm-3pm

Free

Join us for an evening of Mindful Breathing and Meditation to invite calm, connection and clarity into your life. It’s time to slow down, relax your mind, body, and spirit, and come together with other like-minded people. If you’ve never meditated before and want to try something new, join us in the peaceful setting of the Tiffany Gallery and enjoy the ancient art of Meditation.

Free entry. No experience required. Bring your own yoga mat.

Coming up next week!

Arlington Art Walk & Made in Arlington Pop-up

Thursday / October 5 / 3pm-7pm

Free

Spend your Thursday night absorbed in Arlington’s art culture on the Arlington Art Walk! Visit 10+

galleries and exhibits on this self-guided tour through the Ballston, Virginia Square and Clarendon neighborhoods.

Plus, we're hosting the Made in Arlington pop-up sale! If you're an artist or vendor who lives or works in Arlington and would like to serve as a vendor, please click the link below for more information and to sign up!

Made in Arlington Vendor Registration

In case you haven't seen the fall shows...

An Adventure of Being

September 9 – December 17, 2023

Featuring work by Vincent Cy Chen, Nicki Cherry, Jeremy Olson, and Stephanie J. Williams

Meyer & Smith Galleries, Main Level

Judith Stone: Constructing Constructions

September 9 – November 19, 2023

Chairmen’s Gallery, Main Level

Zaq Landsberg: Reclining Liberty

Through June 28, 2024

Front Lawn

Andrew Barco: Understory

September 9 – December 17, 2023

part of SOLOS 23-24

Truland Gallery, Lower Level

Elliot Doughtie: Tomato

September 9 – December 17, 2023

part of SOLOS 23-24

Experimental Gallery, Lower Level

Marissa Long: Blister Pearl

September 9 – December 17, 2023

Wyatt Resident Artists Gallery, Upper Level

Host your private or corporate event at MoCA Arlington!

The Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington makes a unique backdrop for a variety of events, including corporate meetings, client events, cocktail receptions, private dinners, small weddings, retirement celebrations, memorial services, and birthday parties. We welcome events for groups of 10 to 200 guests.

For more information, email [email protected].

Celebrate birthdays with an artist workshop at MoCA Arlington!

Hey kids! Do you have a birthday coming up on your calendar? Have your birthday party at the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington! Select a fun art project from our special birthday menu, and after an hour-long private art-making workshop, you and the party guests will have time to enjoy cake and refreshments.

For more information, email [email protected].

Do you like what we do? Want to help?

We need financial support to create more partnerships and programs, to showcase more artists and exhibitions, and to inspire audiences of all ages providing engaging, memorable experiences. One of the best ways to help MoCA Arlington is to donate and show your support for the arts!

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