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Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington - Weekend Plans
Arts and Entertainment
May 18, 2023
From: Museum of Contemporary Art ArlingtonMay 20: Learn how to take care of your art!
Collecting & Caring for Works on Paper with Calder Brannock & Bonner Sale
Saturday / May 20 / 3-5 PM In-person
Works on paper are often the first artworks people buy...but how do you care for them over time? Join art handlers and artists Calder Brannock and Bonner Sale for a workshop at MoCA Arlington on Saturday, May 20 from 3 - 5 pm to learn the ins and outs of collecting and caring for your prints, photos and paper artworks. This workshop is free of charge; registration required.
May 21: Oh My Gouache!
Workshop: Plein Air Gouache Painting
Sunday | 12:30pm – 3:30pm | May 21 | Instructor Marisa Stratton
May 27: an artist talk you won't want to miss
Artist Talk: Adam Henry
Saturday / May 27 / 2:00pm Outdoors, In-Person
Join Arlington artist Adam Henry for a conversation about Make Your Mark, the large-scale abstract sculpture Henry designed and built for MoCA Arlington’s lawn. Bright and eye-catching, the work celebrates the Museum’s rebranding and brings energy and life to the lawn space in front of MoCA Arlington’s building. The talk is free and will take place on MoCA Arlington’s front lawn, next to the sculpture.
About the Artist
Adam Henry is a portrait artist, muralist, sculptor, and fabricator who views art as an accessible form of communication and way to connect with others. Originally from Brooklyn, NY, Adam attended the Pratt Institute of Art and has continued his art practice over the last 25 years. His appreciation of all art forms has enabled him to develop a varied practice ranging from theater staging to album covers to portraits. Henry lives and works in Arlington, VA.
The event takes place in person at MoCA Arlington, admission is free, and registration is not required.
May 28: time to dance!
Creativity in Motion: Sunday Barefoot Boogie
Sunday / May 28 / 10am -12pm
Join us for Sunday Barefoot Boogie in the museum’s Tiffany Gallery! On the dance floor: no shoes, no phones, and no judgment. In this safe and glorious space, there are no right or wrong moves. We respect each other and ourselves. This is about exploration and expression! Move as you will.
Expect incredible MUSIC that will welcome you to awaken, energize, release, and connect. Come Boogie!
sign up for summer camp!
The Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington’s summer camps are fun experiences for ages 5-18! Campers go on artistic journeys 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 around the world today.
AVAILABLE CAMPS
Camps are offered at either MoCA Arlington or Marymount University's main campus. Complimentary before care and after care is provided for camps held at MoCA Arlington.
Sign up for full-day or half-day classes for ages 5-18.
host your own event or birthday party
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].