Arts & Culture of Fairfield County

sculpture outdoors and paintings in the gallery

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Opening reception on June 7th 2-5 Live music @ 2:30

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featuring a site specific installation of life-cast cement/concrete leaves by E.White

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see image below

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Calling all Spinners, Weavers, & Knitters! Learn how to transform raw wool into beautiful yarn in our single-day Yarn Spinning Workshop.

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Instructor Mark Nowotarski, a member of the Nutmeg Spinners Guild, will guide students through this ancient, meditative art. This is the perfect opportunity for both novice and seasoned crafters to master the fundamentals of spinning and drafting.

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Students will practice with a drop spindle, learn Andean plying, and try their hand on one of our spinning wheels.

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Equipment and materials included. Workshops held monthly. Private lessons also offered.

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Come play music, recite poetry, tell a story, or show off another talent!

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Keep in mind this is an all ages event in a public venue. We trust you to make good choices about appropriate material.

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This is an LGBTQIA+ inclusive and welcoming event series. No cover fee but minimum one drink purchased required (show Molten some love, y’all!)

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Performance slots are assigned on a first come, first served basis IN PERSON. No times will be held or assigned before the event starts. Get there early to grab your spot!

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Westport's darling, Melissa Newman - singer, artist, author, and actress- joins JazzFC's Artistic Director, Rabbi Greg Wall for another evening that will surely sell out!

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Designed by notable artist, writer, and curator Richard Klein, SIGHT AND SOUND: Artists Consider Long Island Sound invites audiences to delve into the Sound’s significance through diverse artistic perspectives, shedding light on its ecological resilience, rich cultural history,and striking natural beauty.

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 Week 8 Half Day Aug 4-8:   Aug   4  -  8th , 2025

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With Camp MoCA Instructors

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Ages:  4 - 10 |  $ 415

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• Half Day | 9:00-12:30
• Ages 4 - 10
• **Campers must be fully potty trained and bathroom independent**

​

Join us for a week or more at Camp MoCA this summer! Camp MoCA 2025 season begins the week of June 9th and runs through the week of August 25th.  Please note: there is a separate registration pro-rated link for Week 3/July 4th week.

​

During registration, you will be asked to purchase a Camp MoCA t-shirt for your camper. You only need to purchase 1 t-shirt for the season.

​

• All campers must purchase a 2025 Camp MoCA CT t-shirt.
• T-shirts will be distributed to your camper on their first day at camp.

​

Camp MoCA offers weekly art activities, hands-on agricultural lessons, and daily indoor and outdoor fun. Camp MoCA CT is led by certified art educators & CPR/First Aid-certified camp counselors. We are a fully-accredited youth camp held indoors in our spacious, air-conditioned classrooms and outdoors (weather permitting).

​

• Tuition is refundable (except for administration fees) up to 48 hours after registration
• 50% of tuition refundable until May 31st
• Tuition is non-refundable on or after June 1st

​

On a typical day, campers will move through art lessons, immersive exhibition time, a science lesson in our working garden, time to play outside, and time to relax with calm, structured activities. We have specific plans to diversify instruction to meet the developmental needs of our campers, and we have special activities on some days when they have water play, ice cream, and dance parties, along with an informal camper talent show. On Fridays we have special programming where students get to exhibit their work in our galleries to their parents!

​

We have a maximum of 24 campers – 2-3 instructors and 2-4 counselors on-site, along with a Camp Director. Campers bring with them nut-free snacks, lunch, and a water bottle.

​

Camp MoCA CT is the perfect opportunity for parents to give their children a summer experience they will never forget. Our camp is fully accredited, so parents can rest assured that their children are in good hands. We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all campers.

​

Sending your child to Camp MoCA CT is an investment in their future, providing them with a unique opportunity to explore their creativity, embrace their individuality, and develop a growth mindset. With a focus on agricultural lessons and featured artists, hands-on projects, and celebrating each camper's unique perspective, Camp MoCA CT offers a transformative experience that empowers campers to see themselves as members of a larger community.

​

At Camp MoCA, we believe that art is not just about creating beautiful objects; it's about fostering creativity, self-expression, and growth. Our agricultural lessons, for example, teach campers about the interconnectedness of our environment and the importance of taking care of the world around us. By engaging in hands-on projects in our working garden, campers learn about the importance of sustainable living and the power of collaboration. They learn that their actions impact the world around them and that they can make a difference in their community.

​

At Camp MoCA, we celebrate each camper's unique perspective and encourage them to embrace individuality. Providing a supportive and inclusive environment empowers campers to express themselves freely and explore their creativity without fear of judgment. Campers develop a growth mindset through this process that allows them to see failure as an opportunity to learn and embrace new challenges with enthusiasm and determination.

​

We believe all children should have access to creative expression, community building, and hands-on learning experiences, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status. We are committed to providing opportunities for all children to attend Camp MoCA CT and participate in our unique and enriching programming. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and encourages a growth mindset, empowering children to see themselves as valuable community members. We believe that investing in a child's artistic education is an investment in their future, and we are dedicated to making this investment accessible to all.

​

Throughout the summer, our campers will participate in character-building activities that foster trustworthiness, responsibility, respect, fairness, citizenship, kindness, empathy, resilience, patience, perseverance, and open-mindedness. They will also engage in hands-on activities that promote sustainability and eco-friendliness, such as creating recycled art and designing a better future for their communities.

​

INVOLVED

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Exhibition Dates: June 22 - August 24, 2025

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Involved is a multi-national art project organized by Pei-Hsuan Wu and co-curated with Karen Beckwith, through Texture Printmaking Studio in Tainan City, Taiwan. The project gathers artists from all over the world to exchange works by mail for co-creation. CCP exhibited Involved I in March 2024. We are pleased to welcome the project back in the summer of 2025 for Involved II & III.

​

Process

​

Involved is like a game of “telephone” for printmakers. Participating artists are sorted into groups of four–one artist in each country. Each artist receives a sheet of 8 ½” x 11” paper on which they create 20% of a work. They then mail that partial print to the next artist in their group, who then contributes another 20%. Every print visits each artist in the group once before ending with the original artist who completes the final print. Through this circulatory process, the artists work together and become “involved” in contributing new overlays of images, colors, and patterns to the final work. In addition to adding new elements to the print, each artist writes a diary entry explaining what they did, giving insight into the process used and the reasons behind their choices.

​

Groups

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Each Involved project contains 5 groups of 4 artists, meaning that the work of 40 artists is represented in this exhibition!

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Involved II Countries: Chile, Japan, Taiwan, United States

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Involved III Countries: Mexico, Japan, Taiwan, United States

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15th Biennial Miniature Print International Exhibition

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Exhibition Dates: June 1 - August 24, 2025

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The Center for Contemporary Printmaking is delighted to announce the 15th Biennial International Miniature Print Competition and Exhibition. This juried competition and exhibition is limited to original prints that are no bigger than four square inches (25.8 sq cm). The miniature format encourages artists to explore the essence of their work and refine it to the most important details. It also provides an opportunity for artists from around the world to exhibit their work, and exposes the public to the most current interests of the international printmaking community. Since its inception in 1997, the competition has attracted diverse entries from thousands of artists across the globe.

​

For 2025, 416 prints were submitted by 173 artists from 19 countries and 23 states. Juror Ann Shafer selected 89 works by 89 artists from 11 countries and 21 states.

​

AWARDS JUROR

​

Ann Shafer is an independent curator, art historian, and a leading expert on intaglio printmaking by Stanley William Hayter and Atelier 17. Formerly Shafer was associate curator of prints, drawings, and photographs at the Baltimore Museum of Art, where she curated a variety of exhibitions and hosted myriad classes and visitors. She also organized the museum’s Baltimore Contemporary Print Fair in 2012, 2015, and 2017, featuring an international array of twenty presses, publishers, and dealers. In April 2022, she mounted a new, independent print fair in Baltimore. She hosts the podcast Platemark: prints and the printmaking ecosystem and writes a blog about favorite works of art (annshafer.com). Shafer has a BA from The College of Wooster and a MA from Williams College, both in art history. In addition to the BMA, Ann has worked at the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Williams College Museum of Art, and the National Gallery of Art.

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The Geary Gallery of Darien proudly presents its July exhibition, "Likeness and Light," featuring the realistic paintings of Ridgefield, CT artist Steve Wolf. His exhibit runs July 2 - August 16. All are welcome and admission is free. The Geary Gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is located at 576 Boston Post Road, Darien, CT 06820. Please note, the gallery will be closed the week of July 14th reopening on July 23rd. For more details, call (203) 655-6633 or visit our website: www.gearygallery.com.

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Open Arts Alliance is thrilled to announce their Summerstage season with programs for students in grades 1-12 beginning June 23, 2025.

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Budding performers and "veteran actors" alike are encouraged to make new friends and deepen their skills through production-based learning. This summer’s programming will offer a variety of classes and workshops, for students in 1st through 12th grade, and will introduce students to musicals in a condensed time frame with each 2-week session culminating in a full production. There’s something for everyone no matter their experience level-while maintaining an emphasis on student's personal growth. “We love summer at OAA,” says Program Director Cindy Busani. “It’s amazing what our students can do in two weeks. To watch a shy child blossom as they experience the stage for the first time or to see a returning student’s confidence grow because they were given the opportunity to shine on stage, these are the things that make everyone happy.”This summer Open Arts Alliance will present The Jungle Book KIDS and Regards to Broadway for students in grades 1 - 7 and Legally Blonde the Musical for students in grades 8 - 12. In addition, younger students can take part in a week-long Musical Theatre Dance Workshop specifically designed to teach fundamentals, while adding elements of storytelling, in the classic Broadway style.

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To register for classes and take part in these exciting opportunities, or learn more about this 501c3 non-profit organization and it's work in the community, please visit www.openartsalliance.com

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All weather event. There is no re-entry after leaving the venue. All bags are subject to search upon entry. Cameras with detachable lenses are not permitted.

​

Designed by notable artist, writer, and curator Richard Klein, SIGHT AND SOUND: Artists Consider Long Island Sound invites audiences to delve into the Sound’s significance through diverse artistic perspectives, shedding light on its ecological resilience, rich cultural history,and striking natural beauty.

​

INVOLVED

​

Exhibition Dates: June 22 - August 24, 2025

​

Involved is a multi-national art project organized by Pei-Hsuan Wu and co-curated with Karen Beckwith, through Texture Printmaking Studio in Tainan City, Taiwan. The project gathers artists from all over the world to exchange works by mail for co-creation. CCP exhibited Involved I in March 2024. We are pleased to welcome the project back in the summer of 2025 for Involved II & III.

​

Process

​

Involved is like a game of “telephone” for printmakers. Participating artists are sorted into groups of four–one artist in each country. Each artist receives a sheet of 8 ½” x 11” paper on which they create 20% of a work. They then mail that partial print to the next artist in their group, who then contributes another 20%. Every print visits each artist in the group once before ending with the original artist who completes the final print. Through this circulatory process, the artists work together and become “involved” in contributing new overlays of images, colors, and patterns to the final work. In addition to adding new elements to the print, each artist writes a diary entry explaining what they did, giving insight into the process used and the reasons behind their choices.

​

Groups

​

Each Involved project contains 5 groups of 4 artists, meaning that the work of 40 artists is represented in this exhibition!

​

Involved II Countries: Chile, Japan, Taiwan, United States

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Involved III Countries: Mexico, Japan, Taiwan, United States

​

15th Biennial Miniature Print International Exhibition

​

Exhibition Dates: June 1 - August 24, 2025

​

The Center for Contemporary Printmaking is delighted to announce the 15th Biennial International Miniature Print Competition and Exhibition. This juried competition and exhibition is limited to original prints that are no bigger than four square inches (25.8 sq cm). The miniature format encourages artists to explore the essence of their work and refine it to the most important details. It also provides an opportunity for artists from around the world to exhibit their work, and exposes the public to the most current interests of the international printmaking community. Since its inception in 1997, the competition has attracted diverse entries from thousands of artists across the globe.

​

For 2025, 416 prints were submitted by 173 artists from 19 countries and 23 states. Juror Ann Shafer selected 89 works by 89 artists from 11 countries and 21 states.

​

AWARDS JUROR

​

Ann Shafer is an independent curator, art historian, and a leading expert on intaglio printmaking by Stanley William Hayter and Atelier 17. Formerly Shafer was associate curator of prints, drawings, and photographs at the Baltimore Museum of Art, where she curated a variety of exhibitions and hosted myriad classes and visitors. She also organized the museum’s Baltimore Contemporary Print Fair in 2012, 2015, and 2017, featuring an international array of twenty presses, publishers, and dealers. In April 2022, she mounted a new, independent print fair in Baltimore. She hosts the podcast Platemark: prints and the printmaking ecosystem and writes a blog about favorite works of art (annshafer.com). Shafer has a BA from The College of Wooster and a MA from Williams College, both in art history. In addition to the BMA, Ann has worked at the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Williams College Museum of Art, and the National Gallery of Art.

​

The Geary Gallery of Darien proudly presents its July exhibition, "Likeness and Light," featuring the realistic paintings of Ridgefield, CT artist Steve Wolf. His exhibit runs July 2 - August 16. All are welcome and admission is free. The Geary Gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is located at 576 Boston Post Road, Darien, CT 06820. Please note, the gallery will be closed the week of July 14th reopening on July 23rd. For more details, call (203) 655-6633 or visit our website: www.gearygallery.com.

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 FIGURE DRAWING OPEN SESSION WITH MONITORS

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ELLEN GORDON & JOE FAMA

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4 SATURDAYS

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July 12, 26 / August 9, 23

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10:30 am to 1:30 pm

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Program Description

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Come draw the human figure in a twice a month open drawing session. Monitored, not instructed. Some fast poses to warm up and then one longer one. Unstructured so that you may use your choice of medium and size. Open to all levels. Age 16 and up.

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Bring a plant to swap or take some home! You don't have to bring plants to take some home and you can bring plants without taking.

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Got leftover seed packets? drop them off too!

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+ Event is typically outdoors from May for October, weather permitting! Indoors from November to April.

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You can bring outdoor perenials from May to October but the rest of the time it is indoor plants only!

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Artist Talk: Nancy Willis

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Saturday, August 9, 2:00 PM

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Join us to hear Artist-in-Residence Nancy Willis discuss her residency project, a compelling visual commentary on empathy amidst worldwide conflict.

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Nancy Willis is an artist living in Northern California’s wine region. As a painter/printmaker she creates work imbued atmosphere that evokes a strong sense of place. Central to her paintings and prints is light and moments of human connection. The artist draws from imagery of her daily life: chandeliers suspended in Redwood trees, the remains of a dinner party or the pastoral surrounding landscape become motifs in her paintings and prints.

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Willis has been awarded multiple grants for her community facing projects including her series Conflict Zone. This ongoing project looks at the devastating effects on the daily lives of others living amidst the chaos of war. Willis combines images from the news with the radiant beauty of a chandelier. Melding images of chandeliers with the devastation of collapsed buildings and rubble, Willis is asking the viewer to look below the headlines to see the fragile state of the human condition. Willis’ project for her CCP residency furthers more exploration of this series.

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Her lecture will center on how empathy turned her feelings of overwhelming helplessness into artistic action. What began as a response to the ISIS led genocide of Yazidis in Iraq and Syria, has expanded to include the war in Ukraine and the Israel-Gaza conflict. Willis will speak to how her process and path since the series began in 2017 and the power of art to make a difference.

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All weather event. There is no re-entry after leaving the venue. All bags are subject to search upon entry. Cameras with detachable lenses are not permitted.

​

Designed by notable artist, writer, and curator Richard Klein, SIGHT AND SOUND: Artists Consider Long Island Sound invites audiences to delve into the Sound’s significance through diverse artistic perspectives, shedding light on its ecological resilience, rich cultural history,and striking natural beauty.

​

15th Biennial Miniature Print International Exhibition

​

Exhibition Dates: June 1 - August 24, 2025

​

The Center for Contemporary Printmaking is delighted to announce the 15th Biennial International Miniature Print Competition and Exhibition. This juried competition and exhibition is limited to original prints that are no bigger than four square inches (25.8 sq cm). The miniature format encourages artists to explore the essence of their work and refine it to the most important details. It also provides an opportunity for artists from around the world to exhibit their work, and exposes the public to the most current interests of the international printmaking community. Since its inception in 1997, the competition has attracted diverse entries from thousands of artists across the globe.

​

For 2025, 416 prints were submitted by 173 artists from 19 countries and 23 states. Juror Ann Shafer selected 89 works by 89 artists from 11 countries and 21 states.

​

AWARDS JUROR

​

Ann Shafer is an independent curator, art historian, and a leading expert on intaglio printmaking by Stanley William Hayter and Atelier 17. Formerly Shafer was associate curator of prints, drawings, and photographs at the Baltimore Museum of Art, where she curated a variety of exhibitions and hosted myriad classes and visitors. She also organized the museum’s Baltimore Contemporary Print Fair in 2012, 2015, and 2017, featuring an international array of twenty presses, publishers, and dealers. In April 2022, she mounted a new, independent print fair in Baltimore. She hosts the podcast Platemark: prints and the printmaking ecosystem and writes a blog about favorite works of art (annshafer.com). Shafer has a BA from The College of Wooster and a MA from Williams College, both in art history. In addition to the BMA, Ann has worked at the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Williams College Museum of Art, and the National Gallery of Art.

​

INVOLVED

​

Exhibition Dates: June 22 - August 24, 2025

​

Involved is a multi-national art project organized by Pei-Hsuan Wu and co-curated with Karen Beckwith, through Texture Printmaking Studio in Tainan City, Taiwan. The project gathers artists from all over the world to exchange works by mail for co-creation. CCP exhibited Involved I in March 2024. We are pleased to welcome the project back in the summer of 2025 for Involved II & III.

​

Process

​

Involved is like a game of “telephone” for printmakers. Participating artists are sorted into groups of four–one artist in each country. Each artist receives a sheet of 8 ½” x 11” paper on which they create 20% of a work. They then mail that partial print to the next artist in their group, who then contributes another 20%. Every print visits each artist in the group once before ending with the original artist who completes the final print. Through this circulatory process, the artists work together and become “involved” in contributing new overlays of images, colors, and patterns to the final work. In addition to adding new elements to the print, each artist writes a diary entry explaining what they did, giving insight into the process used and the reasons behind their choices.

​

Groups

​

Each Involved project contains 5 groups of 4 artists, meaning that the work of 40 artists is represented in this exhibition!

​

Involved II Countries: Chile, Japan, Taiwan, United States

​

Involved III Countries: Mexico, Japan, Taiwan, United States

​

 Week 9 Half Day Aug 11-15:   Aug   11  -  15th , 2025

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With Camp MoCA Instructors

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Ages:  4 - 10 |  $ 415

​

• Half Day | 9:00-12:30
• Ages 4 - 10
• **Campers must be fully potty trained and bathroom independent**

​

Join us for a week or more at Camp MoCA this summer! Camp MoCA 2025 season begins the week of June 9th and runs through the week of August 25th.  Please note: there is a separate registration pro-rated link for Week 3/July 4th week.

​

During registration, you will be asked to purchase a Camp MoCA t-shirt for your camper. You only need to purchase 1 t-shirt for the season.

​

• All campers must purchase a 2025 Camp MoCA CT t-shirt.
• T-shirts will be distributed to your camper on their first day at camp.

​

Camp MoCA offers weekly art activities, hands-on agricultural lessons, and daily indoor and outdoor fun. Camp MoCA CT is led by certified art educators & CPR/First Aid-certified camp counselors. We are a fully-accredited youth camp held indoors in our spacious, air-conditioned classrooms and outdoors (weather permitting).

​

• Tuition is refundable (except for administration fees) up to 48 hours after registration
• 50% of tuition refundable until May 31st
• Tuition is non-refundable on or after June 1st

​

On a typical day, campers will move through art lessons, immersive exhibition time, a science lesson in our working garden, time to play outside, and time to relax with calm, structured activities. We have specific plans to diversify instruction to meet the developmental needs of our campers, and we have special activities on some days when they have water play, ice cream, and dance parties, along with an informal camper talent show. On Fridays we have special programming where students get to exhibit their work in our galleries to their parents!

​

We have a maximum of 24 campers – 2-3 instructors and 2-4 counselors on-site, along with a Camp Director. Campers bring with them nut-free snacks, lunch, and a water bottle.

​

Camp MoCA CT is the perfect opportunity for parents to give their children a summer experience they will never forget. Our camp is fully accredited, so parents can rest assured that their children are in good hands. We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all campers.

​

Sending your child to Camp MoCA CT is an investment in their future, providing them with a unique opportunity to explore their creativity, embrace their individuality, and develop a growth mindset. With a focus on agricultural lessons and featured artists, hands-on projects, and celebrating each camper's unique perspective, Camp MoCA CT offers a transformative experience that empowers campers to see themselves as members of a larger community.

​

At Camp MoCA, we believe that art is not just about creating beautiful objects; it's about fostering creativity, self-expression, and growth. Our agricultural lessons, for example, teach campers about the interconnectedness of our environment and the importance of taking care of the world around us. By engaging in hands-on projects in our working garden, campers learn about the importance of sustainable living and the power of collaboration. They learn that their actions impact the world around them and that they can make a difference in their community.

​

At Camp MoCA, we celebrate each camper's unique perspective and encourage them to embrace individuality. Providing a supportive and inclusive environment empowers campers to express themselves freely and explore their creativity without fear of judgment. Campers develop a growth mindset through this process that allows them to see failure as an opportunity to learn and embrace new challenges with enthusiasm and determination.

​

We believe all children should have access to creative expression, community building, and hands-on learning experiences, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status. We are committed to providing opportunities for all children to attend Camp MoCA CT and participate in our unique and enriching programming. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and encourages a growth mindset, empowering children to see themselves as valuable community members. We believe that investing in a child's artistic education is an investment in their future, and we are dedicated to making this investment accessible to all.

​

Throughout the summer, our campers will participate in character-building activities that foster trustworthiness, responsibility, respect, fairness, citizenship, kindness, empathy, resilience, patience, perseverance, and open-mindedness. They will also engage in hands-on activities that promote sustainability and eco-friendliness, such as creating recycled art and designing a better future for their communities.

​

The Greenwich Art Society is offering:

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PORTRAIT DRAWING & PAINTING (with live model) with ANDREW LATTIMORE

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6 MONDAYS

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July 7 – August 11

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9:30 am to 12:30 pm

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Program Description

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We will be working from a live model. Emphasis will be on lighting, features, values, composition, background, drapery, and anatomy. We’ll focus on developing a technical proficiency in rendering the portrait while working from direct observation. Emphasis on understanding anatomy, proportion, value and form and how it relates to portrait drawing. We will also concentrate on the importance of a well-balanced and a thoughtfully executed piece through understanding composition using both drawing and painting mediums.

​

Student work will be evaluated daily through individual critiques during class by the instructor.

​

Highly Recommended Books:

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Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist, Stephen R. Peck

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Perspective Made Easy, Ernest Norling

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Suggested Books:

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Art and Fear, David Bayles & Ted Orland

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Art Spirit, Robert Henri

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Supply list on our website

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The Greenwich Art Society is offering:

​

PORTRAIT DRAWING & PAINTING (with live model) with ANDREW LATTIMORE

​

6 MONDAYS

​

July 7 – August 11

​

9:30 am to 12:30 pm

​

Program Description

​

We will be working from a live model. Emphasis will be on lighting, features, values, composition, background, drapery, and anatomy. We’ll focus on developing a technical proficiency in rendering the portrait while working from direct observation. Emphasis on understanding anatomy, proportion, value and form and how it relates to portrait drawing. We will also concentrate on the importance of a well-balanced and a thoughtfully executed piece through understanding composition using both drawing and painting mediums.

​

Student work will be evaluated daily through individual critiques during class by the instructor.

​

Special Notes

​

• Highly Recommended Books:
• Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist, Stephen R. Peck
• Perspective Made Easy, Ernest Norling
• Suggested Books:
• Art and Fear, David Bayles & Ted Orland
• Art Spirit, Robert Henri

​

Supply list on our website

​

 Week 9 Half Day Aug 11-15:   Aug   11  -  15th , 2025

​

With Camp MoCA Instructors

​

Ages:  4 - 10 |  $ 415

​

• Half Day | 9:00-12:30
• Ages 4 - 10
• **Campers must be fully potty trained and bathroom independent**

​

Join us for a week or more at Camp MoCA this summer! Camp MoCA 2025 season begins the week of June 9th and runs through the week of August 25th.  Please note: there is a separate registration pro-rated link for Week 3/July 4th week.

​

During registration, you will be asked to purchase a Camp MoCA t-shirt for your camper. You only need to purchase 1 t-shirt for the season.

​

• All campers must purchase a 2025 Camp MoCA CT t-shirt.
• T-shirts will be distributed to your camper on their first day at camp.

​

Camp MoCA offers weekly art activities, hands-on agricultural lessons, and daily indoor and outdoor fun. Camp MoCA CT is led by certified art educators & CPR/First Aid-certified camp counselors. We are a fully-accredited youth camp held indoors in our spacious, air-conditioned classrooms and outdoors (weather permitting).

​

• Tuition is refundable (except for administration fees) up to 48 hours after registration
• 50% of tuition refundable until May 31st
• Tuition is non-refundable on or after June 1st

​

On a typical day, campers will move through art lessons, immersive exhibition time, a science lesson in our working garden, time to play outside, and time to relax with calm, structured activities. We have specific plans to diversify instruction to meet the developmental needs of our campers, and we have special activities on some days when they have water play, ice cream, and dance parties, along with an informal camper talent show. On Fridays we have special programming where students get to exhibit their work in our galleries to their parents!

​

We have a maximum of 24 campers – 2-3 instructors and 2-4 counselors on-site, along with a Camp Director. Campers bring with them nut-free snacks, lunch, and a water bottle.

​

Camp MoCA CT is the perfect opportunity for parents to give their children a summer experience they will never forget. Our camp is fully accredited, so parents can rest assured that their children are in good hands. We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all campers.

​

Sending your child to Camp MoCA CT is an investment in their future, providing them with a unique opportunity to explore their creativity, embrace their individuality, and develop a growth mindset. With a focus on agricultural lessons and featured artists, hands-on projects, and celebrating each camper's unique perspective, Camp MoCA CT offers a transformative experience that empowers campers to see themselves as members of a larger community.

​

At Camp MoCA, we believe that art is not just about creating beautiful objects; it's about fostering creativity, self-expression, and growth. Our agricultural lessons, for example, teach campers about the interconnectedness of our environment and the importance of taking care of the world around us. By engaging in hands-on projects in our working garden, campers learn about the importance of sustainable living and the power of collaboration. They learn that their actions impact the world around them and that they can make a difference in their community.

​

At Camp MoCA, we celebrate each camper's unique perspective and encourage them to embrace individuality. Providing a supportive and inclusive environment empowers campers to express themselves freely and explore their creativity without fear of judgment. Campers develop a growth mindset through this process that allows them to see failure as an opportunity to learn and embrace new challenges with enthusiasm and determination.

​

We believe all children should have access to creative expression, community building, and hands-on learning experiences, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status. We are committed to providing opportunities for all children to attend Camp MoCA CT and participate in our unique and enriching programming. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and encourages a growth mindset, empowering children to see themselves as valuable community members. We believe that investing in a child's artistic education is an investment in their future, and we are dedicated to making this investment accessible to all.

​

Throughout the summer, our campers will participate in character-building activities that foster trustworthiness, responsibility, respect, fairness, citizenship, kindness, empathy, resilience, patience, perseverance, and open-mindedness. They will also engage in hands-on activities that promote sustainability and eco-friendliness, such as creating recycled art and designing a better future for their communities.

​

15th Biennial Miniature Print International Exhibition

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Exhibition Dates: June 1 - August 24, 2025

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The Center for Contemporary Printmaking is delighted to announce the 15th Biennial International Miniature Print Competition and Exhibition. This juried competition and exhibition is limited to original prints that are no bigger than four square inches (25.8 sq cm). The miniature format encourages artists to explore the essence of their work and refine it to the most important details. It also provides an opportunity for artists from around the world to exhibit their work, and exposes the public to the most current interests of the international printmaking community. Since its inception in 1997, the competition has attracted diverse entries from thousands of artists across the globe.

​

For 2025, 416 prints were submitted by 173 artists from 19 countries and 23 states. Juror Ann Shafer selected 89 works by 89 artists from 11 countries and 21 states.

​

AWARDS JUROR

​

Ann Shafer is an independent curator, art historian, and a leading expert on intaglio printmaking by Stanley William Hayter and Atelier 17. Formerly Shafer was associate curator of prints, drawings, and photographs at the Baltimore Museum of Art, where she curated a variety of exhibitions and hosted myriad classes and visitors. She also organized the museum’s Baltimore Contemporary Print Fair in 2012, 2015, and 2017, featuring an international array of twenty presses, publishers, and dealers. In April 2022, she mounted a new, independent print fair in Baltimore. She hosts the podcast Platemark: prints and the printmaking ecosystem and writes a blog about favorite works of art (annshafer.com). Shafer has a BA from The College of Wooster and a MA from Williams College, both in art history. In addition to the BMA, Ann has worked at the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Williams College Museum of Art, and the National Gallery of Art.

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INVOLVED

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Exhibition Dates: June 22 - August 24, 2025

​

Involved is a multi-national art project organized by Pei-Hsuan Wu and co-curated with Karen Beckwith, through Texture Printmaking Studio in Tainan City, Taiwan. The project gathers artists from all over the world to exchange works by mail for co-creation. CCP exhibited Involved I in March 2024. We are pleased to welcome the project back in the summer of 2025 for Involved II & III.

​

Process

​

Involved is like a game of “telephone” for printmakers. Participating artists are sorted into groups of four–one artist in each country. Each artist receives a sheet of 8 ½” x 11” paper on which they create 20% of a work. They then mail that partial print to the next artist in their group, who then contributes another 20%. Every print visits each artist in the group once before ending with the original artist who completes the final print. Through this circulatory process, the artists work together and become “involved” in contributing new overlays of images, colors, and patterns to the final work. In addition to adding new elements to the print, each artist writes a diary entry explaining what they did, giving insight into the process used and the reasons behind their choices.

​

Groups

​

Each Involved project contains 5 groups of 4 artists, meaning that the work of 40 artists is represented in this exhibition!

​

Involved II Countries: Chile, Japan, Taiwan, United States

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Involved III Countries: Mexico, Japan, Taiwan, United States

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The Greenwich Art Society is offering:

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ACRYLIC PAINTING FOR EVERYONE - ALL LEVELS

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JOE FAMA

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7 TUESDAYS

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July 8 - August 19

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10:00 am to 12:00 pm

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Students will discover the fundamentals needed to capture form, shading, composition, and study values with the three primary colors. Choices of subject matter range from figures, landscape, or still life. You will also be learning how to set up a full palette and how to create a strong compositional design. Students will learn to see and express color, values and the illusion of depth as they take their own photos as a point of inspiration to create their own interpretation rather than a copy.  Classes will include lectures, demonstrations, as well as individual instruction. If you are new to the class, please bring a drawing or painting as a sample of your skill level to the first class. 

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Max. 8 students.

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member discount available

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Join us for a knit and crochet get together. Work on your own project or help us make items for local charities. If you know how to knit and/or crochet but are stuck on a project or technique, or if you are just looking for someone to craft with, this is the group for you. This program is for adults.

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Check out other library programs!

​

Designed by notable artist, writer, and curator Richard Klein, SIGHT AND SOUND: Artists Consider Long Island Sound invites audiences to delve into the Sound’s significance through diverse artistic perspectives, shedding light on its ecological resilience, rich cultural history,and striking natural beauty.

​

 Week 9 Half Day Aug 11-15:   Aug   11  -  15th , 2025

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With Camp MoCA Instructors

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Ages:  4 - 10 |  $ 415

​

• Half Day | 9:00-12:30
• Ages 4 - 10
• **Campers must be fully potty trained and bathroom independent**

​

Join us for a week or more at Camp MoCA this summer! Camp MoCA 2025 season begins the week of June 9th and runs through the week of August 25th.  Please note: there is a separate registration pro-rated link for Week 3/July 4th week.

​

During registration, you will be asked to purchase a Camp MoCA t-shirt for your camper. You only need to purchase 1 t-shirt for the season.

​

• All campers must purchase a 2025 Camp MoCA CT t-shirt.
• T-shirts will be distributed to your camper on their first day at camp.

​

Camp MoCA offers weekly art activities, hands-on agricultural lessons, and daily indoor and outdoor fun. Camp MoCA CT is led by certified art educators & CPR/First Aid-certified camp counselors. We are a fully-accredited youth camp held indoors in our spacious, air-conditioned classrooms and outdoors (weather permitting).

​

• Tuition is refundable (except for administration fees) up to 48 hours after registration
• 50% of tuition refundable until May 31st
• Tuition is non-refundable on or after June 1st

​

On a typical day, campers will move through art lessons, immersive exhibition time, a science lesson in our working garden, time to play outside, and time to relax with calm, structured activities. We have specific plans to diversify instruction to meet the developmental needs of our campers, and we have special activities on some days when they have water play, ice cream, and dance parties, along with an informal camper talent show. On Fridays we have special programming where students get to exhibit their work in our galleries to their parents!

​

We have a maximum of 24 campers – 2-3 instructors and 2-4 counselors on-site, along with a Camp Director. Campers bring with them nut-free snacks, lunch, and a water bottle.

​

Camp MoCA CT is the perfect opportunity for parents to give their children a summer experience they will never forget. Our camp is fully accredited, so parents can rest assured that their children are in good hands. We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all campers.

​

Sending your child to Camp MoCA CT is an investment in their future, providing them with a unique opportunity to explore their creativity, embrace their individuality, and develop a growth mindset. With a focus on agricultural lessons and featured artists, hands-on projects, and celebrating each camper's unique perspective, Camp MoCA CT offers a transformative experience that empowers campers to see themselves as members of a larger community.

​

At Camp MoCA, we believe that art is not just about creating beautiful objects; it's about fostering creativity, self-expression, and growth. Our agricultural lessons, for example, teach campers about the interconnectedness of our environment and the importance of taking care of the world around us. By engaging in hands-on projects in our working garden, campers learn about the importance of sustainable living and the power of collaboration. They learn that their actions impact the world around them and that they can make a difference in their community.

​

At Camp MoCA, we celebrate each camper's unique perspective and encourage them to embrace individuality. Providing a supportive and inclusive environment empowers campers to express themselves freely and explore their creativity without fear of judgment. Campers develop a growth mindset through this process that allows them to see failure as an opportunity to learn and embrace new challenges with enthusiasm and determination.

​

We believe all children should have access to creative expression, community building, and hands-on learning experiences, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status. We are committed to providing opportunities for all children to attend Camp MoCA CT and participate in our unique and enriching programming. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and encourages a growth mindset, empowering children to see themselves as valuable community members. We believe that investing in a child's artistic education is an investment in their future, and we are dedicated to making this investment accessible to all.

​

Throughout the summer, our campers will participate in character-building activities that foster trustworthiness, responsibility, respect, fairness, citizenship, kindness, empathy, resilience, patience, perseverance, and open-mindedness. They will also engage in hands-on activities that promote sustainability and eco-friendliness, such as creating recycled art and designing a better future for their communities.

​

15th Biennial Miniature Print International Exhibition

​

Exhibition Dates: June 1 - August 24, 2025

​

The Center for Contemporary Printmaking is delighted to announce the 15th Biennial International Miniature Print Competition and Exhibition. This juried competition and exhibition is limited to original prints that are no bigger than four square inches (25.8 sq cm). The miniature format encourages artists to explore the essence of their work and refine it to the most important details. It also provides an opportunity for artists from around the world to exhibit their work, and exposes the public to the most current interests of the international printmaking community. Since its inception in 1997, the competition has attracted diverse entries from thousands of artists across the globe.

​

For 2025, 416 prints were submitted by 173 artists from 19 countries and 23 states. Juror Ann Shafer selected 89 works by 89 artists from 11 countries and 21 states.

​

AWARDS JUROR

​

Ann Shafer is an independent curator, art historian, and a leading expert on intaglio printmaking by Stanley William Hayter and Atelier 17. Formerly Shafer was associate curator of prints, drawings, and photographs at the Baltimore Museum of Art, where she curated a variety of exhibitions and hosted myriad classes and visitors. She also organized the museum’s Baltimore Contemporary Print Fair in 2012, 2015, and 2017, featuring an international array of twenty presses, publishers, and dealers. In April 2022, she mounted a new, independent print fair in Baltimore. She hosts the podcast Platemark: prints and the printmaking ecosystem and writes a blog about favorite works of art (annshafer.com). Shafer has a BA from The College of Wooster and a MA from Williams College, both in art history. In addition to the BMA, Ann has worked at the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Williams College Museum of Art, and the National Gallery of Art.

​

INVOLVED

​

Exhibition Dates: June 22 - August 24, 2025

​

Involved is a multi-national art project organized by Pei-Hsuan Wu and co-curated with Karen Beckwith, through Texture Printmaking Studio in Tainan City, Taiwan. The project gathers artists from all over the world to exchange works by mail for co-creation. CCP exhibited Involved I in March 2024. We are pleased to welcome the project back in the summer of 2025 for Involved II & III.

​

Process

​

Involved is like a game of “telephone” for printmakers. Participating artists are sorted into groups of four–one artist in each country. Each artist receives a sheet of 8 ½” x 11” paper on which they create 20% of a work. They then mail that partial print to the next artist in their group, who then contributes another 20%. Every print visits each artist in the group once before ending with the original artist who completes the final print. Through this circulatory process, the artists work together and become “involved” in contributing new overlays of images, colors, and patterns to the final work. In addition to adding new elements to the print, each artist writes a diary entry explaining what they did, giving insight into the process used and the reasons behind their choices.

​

Groups

​

Each Involved project contains 5 groups of 4 artists, meaning that the work of 40 artists is represented in this exhibition!

​

Involved II Countries: Chile, Japan, Taiwan, United States

​

Involved III Countries: Mexico, Japan, Taiwan, United States

​

The Geary Gallery of Darien proudly presents its July exhibition, "Likeness and Light," featuring the realistic paintings of Ridgefield, CT artist Steve Wolf. His exhibit runs July 2 - August 16. All are welcome and admission is free. The Geary Gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is located at 576 Boston Post Road, Darien, CT 06820. Please note, the gallery will be closed the week of July 14th reopening on July 23rd. For more details, call (203) 655-6633 or visit our website: www.gearygallery.com.

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If you are struggling with stress, an over-active mind and want to find a new perspective on how mindfulness and meditation can help in navigating the challenges of your everyday life, then join Prabha Makayee as she guides you through the steps of meditation. See what you can accomplish by taking responsibility over what kinds of thoughts you think. With just one second, one breath and one thought of changing your perspective you can realign your well-being to a more peaceful, happy mindset.

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Check out other library programs!

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Whether you're a seasoned grandmaster or a beginner eager to learn, this event offers an opportunity to test your strategic prowess. Engage in friendly matches, improve your chess skills, and enjoy intellectual challenges in a welcoming and inclusive environment!

​

Check out other library events!

​

Designed by notable artist, writer, and curator Richard Klein, SIGHT AND SOUND: Artists Consider Long Island Sound invites audiences to delve into the Sound’s significance through diverse artistic perspectives, shedding light on its ecological resilience, rich cultural history,and striking natural beauty.

​

 Week 9 Half Day Aug 11-15:   Aug   11  -  15th , 2025

​

With Camp MoCA Instructors

​

Ages:  4 - 10 |  $ 415

​

• Half Day | 9:00-12:30
• Ages 4 - 10
• **Campers must be fully potty trained and bathroom independent**

​

Join us for a week or more at Camp MoCA this summer! Camp MoCA 2025 season begins the week of June 9th and runs through the week of August 25th.  Please note: there is a separate registration pro-rated link for Week 3/July 4th week.

​

During registration, you will be asked to purchase a Camp MoCA t-shirt for your camper. You only need to purchase 1 t-shirt for the season.

​

• All campers must purchase a 2025 Camp MoCA CT t-shirt.
• T-shirts will be distributed to your camper on their first day at camp.

​

Camp MoCA offers weekly art activities, hands-on agricultural lessons, and daily indoor and outdoor fun. Camp MoCA CT is led by certified art educators & CPR/First Aid-certified camp counselors. We are a fully-accredited youth camp held indoors in our spacious, air-conditioned classrooms and outdoors (weather permitting).

​

• Tuition is refundable (except for administration fees) up to 48 hours after registration
• 50% of tuition refundable until May 31st
• Tuition is non-refundable on or after June 1st

​

On a typical day, campers will move through art lessons, immersive exhibition time, a science lesson in our working garden, time to play outside, and time to relax with calm, structured activities. We have specific plans to diversify instruction to meet the developmental needs of our campers, and we have special activities on some days when they have water play, ice cream, and dance parties, along with an informal camper talent show. On Fridays we have special programming where students get to exhibit their work in our galleries to their parents!

​

We have a maximum of 24 campers – 2-3 instructors and 2-4 counselors on-site, along with a Camp Director. Campers bring with them nut-free snacks, lunch, and a water bottle.

​

Camp MoCA CT is the perfect opportunity for parents to give their children a summer experience they will never forget. Our camp is fully accredited, so parents can rest assured that their children are in good hands. We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all campers.

​

Sending your child to Camp MoCA CT is an investment in their future, providing them with a unique opportunity to explore their creativity, embrace their individuality, and develop a growth mindset. With a focus on agricultural lessons and featured artists, hands-on projects, and celebrating each camper's unique perspective, Camp MoCA CT offers a transformative experience that empowers campers to see themselves as members of a larger community.

​

At Camp MoCA, we believe that art is not just about creating beautiful objects; it's about fostering creativity, self-expression, and growth. Our agricultural lessons, for example, teach campers about the interconnectedness of our environment and the importance of taking care of the world around us. By engaging in hands-on projects in our working garden, campers learn about the importance of sustainable living and the power of collaboration. They learn that their actions impact the world around them and that they can make a difference in their community.

​

At Camp MoCA, we celebrate each camper's unique perspective and encourage them to embrace individuality. Providing a supportive and inclusive environment empowers campers to express themselves freely and explore their creativity without fear of judgment. Campers develop a growth mindset through this process that allows them to see failure as an opportunity to learn and embrace new challenges with enthusiasm and determination.

​

We believe all children should have access to creative expression, community building, and hands-on learning experiences, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status. We are committed to providing opportunities for all children to attend Camp MoCA CT and participate in our unique and enriching programming. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and encourages a growth mindset, empowering children to see themselves as valuable community members. We believe that investing in a child's artistic education is an investment in their future, and we are dedicated to making this investment accessible to all.

​

Throughout the summer, our campers will participate in character-building activities that foster trustworthiness, responsibility, respect, fairness, citizenship, kindness, empathy, resilience, patience, perseverance, and open-mindedness. They will also engage in hands-on activities that promote sustainability and eco-friendliness, such as creating recycled art and designing a better future for their communities.

​

15th Biennial Miniature Print International Exhibition

​

Exhibition Dates: June 1 - August 24, 2025

​

The Center for Contemporary Printmaking is delighted to announce the 15th Biennial International Miniature Print Competition and Exhibition. This juried competition and exhibition is limited to original prints that are no bigger than four square inches (25.8 sq cm). The miniature format encourages artists to explore the essence of their work and refine it to the most important details. It also provides an opportunity for artists from around the world to exhibit their work, and exposes the public to the most current interests of the international printmaking community. Since its inception in 1997, the competition has attracted diverse entries from thousands of artists across the globe.

​

For 2025, 416 prints were submitted by 173 artists from 19 countries and 23 states. Juror Ann Shafer selected 89 works by 89 artists from 11 countries and 21 states.

​

AWARDS JUROR

​

Ann Shafer is an independent curator, art historian, and a leading expert on intaglio printmaking by Stanley William Hayter and Atelier 17. Formerly Shafer was associate curator of prints, drawings, and photographs at the Baltimore Museum of Art, where she curated a variety of exhibitions and hosted myriad classes and visitors. She also organized the museum’s Baltimore Contemporary Print Fair in 2012, 2015, and 2017, featuring an international array of twenty presses, publishers, and dealers. In April 2022, she mounted a new, independent print fair in Baltimore. She hosts the podcast Platemark: prints and the printmaking ecosystem and writes a blog about favorite works of art (annshafer.com). Shafer has a BA from The College of Wooster and a MA from Williams College, both in art history. In addition to the BMA, Ann has worked at the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Williams College Museum of Art, and the National Gallery of Art.

​

INVOLVED

​

Exhibition Dates: June 22 - August 24, 2025

​

Involved is a multi-national art project organized by Pei-Hsuan Wu and co-curated with Karen Beckwith, through Texture Printmaking Studio in Tainan City, Taiwan. The project gathers artists from all over the world to exchange works by mail for co-creation. CCP exhibited Involved I in March 2024. We are pleased to welcome the project back in the summer of 2025 for Involved II & III.

​

Process

​

Involved is like a game of “telephone” for printmakers. Participating artists are sorted into groups of four–one artist in each country. Each artist receives a sheet of 8 ½” x 11” paper on which they create 20% of a work. They then mail that partial print to the next artist in their group, who then contributes another 20%. Every print visits each artist in the group once before ending with the original artist who completes the final print. Through this circulatory process, the artists work together and become “involved” in contributing new overlays of images, colors, and patterns to the final work. In addition to adding new elements to the print, each artist writes a diary entry explaining what they did, giving insight into the process used and the reasons behind their choices.

​

Groups

​

Each Involved project contains 5 groups of 4 artists, meaning that the work of 40 artists is represented in this exhibition!

​

Involved II Countries: Chile, Japan, Taiwan, United States

​

Involved III Countries: Mexico, Japan, Taiwan, United States

​

The Geary Gallery of Darien proudly presents its July exhibition, "Likeness and Light," featuring the realistic paintings of Ridgefield, CT artist Steve Wolf. His exhibit runs July 2 - August 16. All are welcome and admission is free. The Geary Gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is located at 576 Boston Post Road, Darien, CT 06820. Please note, the gallery will be closed the week of July 14th reopening on July 23rd. For more details, call (203) 655-6633 or visit our website: www.gearygallery.com.

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Come play music, recite poetry, tell a story, or show off another talent!

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Keep in mind this is an all ages event in a public venue. We trust you to make good choices about appropriate material.

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This is an LGBTQIA+ inclusive and welcoming event series. No cover fee but minimum one drink purchased required (show Molten some love, y’all!)

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Performance slots are assigned on a first come, first served basis IN PERSON. No times will be held or assigned before the event starts. Get there early to grab your spot!

​

Jazz at the Post presents this dynamic group as pat of opur Thursday Night Summer Series

​

Designed by notable artist, writer, and curator Richard Klein, SIGHT AND SOUND: Artists Consider Long Island Sound invites audiences to delve into the Sound’s significance through diverse artistic perspectives, shedding light on its ecological resilience, rich cultural history,and striking natural beauty.

​

 Week 9 Half Day Aug 11-15:   Aug   11  -  15th , 2025

​

With Camp MoCA Instructors

​

Ages:  4 - 10 |  $ 415

​

• Half Day | 9:00-12:30
• Ages 4 - 10
• **Campers must be fully potty trained and bathroom independent**

​

Join us for a week or more at Camp MoCA this summer! Camp MoCA 2025 season begins the week of June 9th and runs through the week of August 25th.  Please note: there is a separate registration pro-rated link for Week 3/July 4th week.

​

During registration, you will be asked to purchase a Camp MoCA t-shirt for your camper. You only need to purchase 1 t-shirt for the season.

​

• All campers must purchase a 2025 Camp MoCA CT t-shirt.
• T-shirts will be distributed to your camper on their first day at camp.

​

Camp MoCA offers weekly art activities, hands-on agricultural lessons, and daily indoor and outdoor fun. Camp MoCA CT is led by certified art educators & CPR/First Aid-certified camp counselors. We are a fully-accredited youth camp held indoors in our spacious, air-conditioned classrooms and outdoors (weather permitting).

​

• Tuition is refundable (except for administration fees) up to 48 hours after registration
• 50% of tuition refundable until May 31st
• Tuition is non-refundable on or after June 1st

​

On a typical day, campers will move through art lessons, immersive exhibition time, a science lesson in our working garden, time to play outside, and time to relax with calm, structured activities. We have specific plans to diversify instruction to meet the developmental needs of our campers, and we have special activities on some days when they have water play, ice cream, and dance parties, along with an informal camper talent show. On Fridays we have special programming where students get to exhibit their work in our galleries to their parents!

​

We have a maximum of 24 campers – 2-3 instructors and 2-4 counselors on-site, along with a Camp Director. Campers bring with them nut-free snacks, lunch, and a water bottle.

​

Camp MoCA CT is the perfect opportunity for parents to give their children a summer experience they will never forget. Our camp is fully accredited, so parents can rest assured that their children are in good hands. We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all campers.

​

Sending your child to Camp MoCA CT is an investment in their future, providing them with a unique opportunity to explore their creativity, embrace their individuality, and develop a growth mindset. With a focus on agricultural lessons and featured artists, hands-on projects, and celebrating each camper's unique perspective, Camp MoCA CT offers a transformative experience that empowers campers to see themselves as members of a larger community.

​

At Camp MoCA, we believe that art is not just about creating beautiful objects; it's about fostering creativity, self-expression, and growth. Our agricultural lessons, for example, teach campers about the interconnectedness of our environment and the importance of taking care of the world around us. By engaging in hands-on projects in our working garden, campers learn about the importance of sustainable living and the power of collaboration. They learn that their actions impact the world around them and that they can make a difference in their community.

​

At Camp MoCA, we celebrate each camper's unique perspective and encourage them to embrace individuality. Providing a supportive and inclusive environment empowers campers to express themselves freely and explore their creativity without fear of judgment. Campers develop a growth mindset through this process that allows them to see failure as an opportunity to learn and embrace new challenges with enthusiasm and determination.

​

We believe all children should have access to creative expression, community building, and hands-on learning experiences, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status. We are committed to providing opportunities for all children to attend Camp MoCA CT and participate in our unique and enriching programming. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and encourages a growth mindset, empowering children to see themselves as valuable community members. We believe that investing in a child's artistic education is an investment in their future, and we are dedicated to making this investment accessible to all.

​

Throughout the summer, our campers will participate in character-building activities that foster trustworthiness, responsibility, respect, fairness, citizenship, kindness, empathy, resilience, patience, perseverance, and open-mindedness. They will also engage in hands-on activities that promote sustainability and eco-friendliness, such as creating recycled art and designing a better future for their communities.

​

INVOLVED

​

Exhibition Dates: June 22 - August 24, 2025

​

Involved is a multi-national art project organized by Pei-Hsuan Wu and co-curated with Karen Beckwith, through Texture Printmaking Studio in Tainan City, Taiwan. The project gathers artists from all over the world to exchange works by mail for co-creation. CCP exhibited Involved I in March 2024. We are pleased to welcome the project back in the summer of 2025 for Involved II & III.

​

Process

​

Involved is like a game of “telephone” for printmakers. Participating artists are sorted into groups of four–one artist in each country. Each artist receives a sheet of 8 ½” x 11” paper on which they create 20% of a work. They then mail that partial print to the next artist in their group, who then contributes another 20%. Every print visits each artist in the group once before ending with the original artist who completes the final print. Through this circulatory process, the artists work together and become “involved” in contributing new overlays of images, colors, and patterns to the final work. In addition to adding new elements to the print, each artist writes a diary entry explaining what they did, giving insight into the process used and the reasons behind their choices.

​

Groups

​

Each Involved project contains 5 groups of 4 artists, meaning that the work of 40 artists is represented in this exhibition!

​

Involved II Countries: Chile, Japan, Taiwan, United States

​

Involved III Countries: Mexico, Japan, Taiwan, United States

​

15th Biennial Miniature Print International Exhibition

​

Exhibition Dates: June 1 - August 24, 2025

​

The Center for Contemporary Printmaking is delighted to announce the 15th Biennial International Miniature Print Competition and Exhibition. This juried competition and exhibition is limited to original prints that are no bigger than four square inches (25.8 sq cm). The miniature format encourages artists to explore the essence of their work and refine it to the most important details. It also provides an opportunity for artists from around the world to exhibit their work, and exposes the public to the most current interests of the international printmaking community. Since its inception in 1997, the competition has attracted diverse entries from thousands of artists across the globe.

​

For 2025, 416 prints were submitted by 173 artists from 19 countries and 23 states. Juror Ann Shafer selected 89 works by 89 artists from 11 countries and 21 states.

​

AWARDS JUROR

​

Ann Shafer is an independent curator, art historian, and a leading expert on intaglio printmaking by Stanley William Hayter and Atelier 17. Formerly Shafer was associate curator of prints, drawings, and photographs at the Baltimore Museum of Art, where she curated a variety of exhibitions and hosted myriad classes and visitors. She also organized the museum’s Baltimore Contemporary Print Fair in 2012, 2015, and 2017, featuring an international array of twenty presses, publishers, and dealers. In April 2022, she mounted a new, independent print fair in Baltimore. She hosts the podcast Platemark: prints and the printmaking ecosystem and writes a blog about favorite works of art (annshafer.com). Shafer has a BA from The College of Wooster and a MA from Williams College, both in art history. In addition to the BMA, Ann has worked at the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Williams College Museum of Art, and the National Gallery of Art.

​

The Geary Gallery of Darien proudly presents its July exhibition, "Likeness and Light," featuring the realistic paintings of Ridgefield, CT artist Steve Wolf. His exhibit runs July 2 - August 16. All are welcome and admission is free. The Geary Gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is located at 576 Boston Post Road, Darien, CT 06820. Please note, the gallery will be closed the week of July 14th reopening on July 23rd. For more details, call (203) 655-6633 or visit our website: www.gearygallery.com.

​

All weather event. There is no re-entry after leaving the venue. All bags are subject to search upon entry. Cameras with detachable lenses are not permitted.

​

Designed by notable artist, writer, and curator Richard Klein, SIGHT AND SOUND: Artists Consider Long Island Sound invites audiences to delve into the Sound’s significance through diverse artistic perspectives, shedding light on its ecological resilience, rich cultural history,and striking natural beauty.

​

INVOLVED

​

Exhibition Dates: June 22 - August 24, 2025

​

Involved is a multi-national art project organized by Pei-Hsuan Wu and co-curated with Karen Beckwith, through Texture Printmaking Studio in Tainan City, Taiwan. The project gathers artists from all over the world to exchange works by mail for co-creation. CCP exhibited Involved I in March 2024. We are pleased to welcome the project back in the summer of 2025 for Involved II & III.

​

Process

​

Involved is like a game of “telephone” for printmakers. Participating artists are sorted into groups of four–one artist in each country. Each artist receives a sheet of 8 ½” x 11” paper on which they create 20% of a work. They then mail that partial print to the next artist in their group, who then contributes another 20%. Every print visits each artist in the group once before ending with the original artist who completes the final print. Through this circulatory process, the artists work together and become “involved” in contributing new overlays of images, colors, and patterns to the final work. In addition to adding new elements to the print, each artist writes a diary entry explaining what they did, giving insight into the process used and the reasons behind their choices.

​

Groups

​

Each Involved project contains 5 groups of 4 artists, meaning that the work of 40 artists is represented in this exhibition!

​

Involved II Countries: Chile, Japan, Taiwan, United States

​

Involved III Countries: Mexico, Japan, Taiwan, United States

​

15th Biennial Miniature Print International Exhibition

​

Exhibition Dates: June 1 - August 24, 2025

​

The Center for Contemporary Printmaking is delighted to announce the 15th Biennial International Miniature Print Competition and Exhibition. This juried competition and exhibition is limited to original prints that are no bigger than four square inches (25.8 sq cm). The miniature format encourages artists to explore the essence of their work and refine it to the most important details. It also provides an opportunity for artists from around the world to exhibit their work, and exposes the public to the most current interests of the international printmaking community. Since its inception in 1997, the competition has attracted diverse entries from thousands of artists across the globe.

​

For 2025, 416 prints were submitted by 173 artists from 19 countries and 23 states. Juror Ann Shafer selected 89 works by 89 artists from 11 countries and 21 states.

​

AWARDS JUROR

​

Ann Shafer is an independent curator, art historian, and a leading expert on intaglio printmaking by Stanley William Hayter and Atelier 17. Formerly Shafer was associate curator of prints, drawings, and photographs at the Baltimore Museum of Art, where she curated a variety of exhibitions and hosted myriad classes and visitors. She also organized the museum’s Baltimore Contemporary Print Fair in 2012, 2015, and 2017, featuring an international array of twenty presses, publishers, and dealers. In April 2022, she mounted a new, independent print fair in Baltimore. She hosts the podcast Platemark: prints and the printmaking ecosystem and writes a blog about favorite works of art (annshafer.com). Shafer has a BA from The College of Wooster and a MA from Williams College, both in art history. In addition to the BMA, Ann has worked at the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Williams College Museum of Art, and the National Gallery of Art.

​

The Geary Gallery of Darien proudly presents its July exhibition, "Likeness and Light," featuring the realistic paintings of Ridgefield, CT artist Steve Wolf. His exhibit runs July 2 - August 16. All are welcome and admission is free. The Geary Gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is located at 576 Boston Post Road, Darien, CT 06820. Please note, the gallery will be closed the week of July 14th reopening on July 23rd. For more details, call (203) 655-6633 or visit our website: www.gearygallery.com.

​

Come discuss a book on the 3rd Saturday of each month. We alternate between fiction and nonfiction books. There will be a catch up session at end of the year to review everything from the year!

​

January: Queer Privacy

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Feb: A Lady for a Duke- ALexis Hall

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March: Queer Palestine and the Empire of Critique

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May: Body Horror: Capitalism, Fear, Misogyny, Jokes

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June: Man O'War by Cory McCarthy

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July: Black on Both Sides: A Racial History of Trans Identity

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August: Hell Followed With Us by Andrew Joseph White

​

All weather event. There is no re-entry after leaving the venue. All bags are subject to search upon entry. Cameras with detachable lenses are not permitted.

​

Designed by notable artist, writer, and curator Richard Klein, SIGHT AND SOUND: Artists Consider Long Island Sound invites audiences to delve into the Sound’s significance through diverse artistic perspectives, shedding light on its ecological resilience, rich cultural history,and striking natural beauty.

​

15th Biennial Miniature Print International Exhibition

​

Exhibition Dates: June 1 - August 24, 2025

​

The Center for Contemporary Printmaking is delighted to announce the 15th Biennial International Miniature Print Competition and Exhibition. This juried competition and exhibition is limited to original prints that are no bigger than four square inches (25.8 sq cm). The miniature format encourages artists to explore the essence of their work and refine it to the most important details. It also provides an opportunity for artists from around the world to exhibit their work, and exposes the public to the most current interests of the international printmaking community. Since its inception in 1997, the competition has attracted diverse entries from thousands of artists across the globe.

​

For 2025, 416 prints were submitted by 173 artists from 19 countries and 23 states. Juror Ann Shafer selected 89 works by 89 artists from 11 countries and 21 states.

​

AWARDS JUROR

​

Ann Shafer is an independent curator, art historian, and a leading expert on intaglio printmaking by Stanley William Hayter and Atelier 17. Formerly Shafer was associate curator of prints, drawings, and photographs at the Baltimore Museum of Art, where she curated a variety of exhibitions and hosted myriad classes and visitors. She also organized the museum’s Baltimore Contemporary Print Fair in 2012, 2015, and 2017, featuring an international array of twenty presses, publishers, and dealers. In April 2022, she mounted a new, independent print fair in Baltimore. She hosts the podcast Platemark: prints and the printmaking ecosystem and writes a blog about favorite works of art (annshafer.com). Shafer has a BA from The College of Wooster and a MA from Williams College, both in art history. In addition to the BMA, Ann has worked at the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Williams College Museum of Art, and the National Gallery of Art.

​

INVOLVED

​

Exhibition Dates: June 22 - August 24, 2025

​

Involved is a multi-national art project organized by Pei-Hsuan Wu and co-curated with Karen Beckwith, through Texture Printmaking Studio in Tainan City, Taiwan. The project gathers artists from all over the world to exchange works by mail for co-creation. CCP exhibited Involved I in March 2024. We are pleased to welcome the project back in the summer of 2025 for Involved II & III.

​

Process

​

Involved is like a game of “telephone” for printmakers. Participating artists are sorted into groups of four–one artist in each country. Each artist receives a sheet of 8 ½” x 11” paper on which they create 20% of a work. They then mail that partial print to the next artist in their group, who then contributes another 20%. Every print visits each artist in the group once before ending with the original artist who completes the final print. Through this circulatory process, the artists work together and become “involved” in contributing new overlays of images, colors, and patterns to the final work. In addition to adding new elements to the print, each artist writes a diary entry explaining what they did, giving insight into the process used and the reasons behind their choices.

​

Groups

​

Each Involved project contains 5 groups of 4 artists, meaning that the work of 40 artists is represented in this exhibition!

​

Involved II Countries: Chile, Japan, Taiwan, United States

​

Involved III Countries: Mexico, Japan, Taiwan, United States

​

Free Printmaking Sampler - Screenprint Monotype

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Sunday, August 17th, 1 PM – 3 PM

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Drop in Session, 20-30 minute activity

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Suitable for all Levels and Ages (8-12 with an adult)

​

Free event, but please register for a 30 minute time slot.

​

You have probably heard the term “screenprinting” in reference to novelty t-shirts, but the same process can be used to make art on paper. In this summer sampler, we will demonstrate the basics of screenprinting and give you a chance to try it on your own.

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Although fine art screenprinting often involves multiple layers and photographic images that are beyond the scope of a 30-minute activity, this simplified sampler will give you a sense of what it is like to work with screenprinting materials. You’ll work with a blank screen, paper stencils, and a squeegee to create abstract, colorful, one-of-a-kind prints.

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All materials are included in our Summer Samplers so that you can walk away with your very own unique print in less than 30 minutes!

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 Week 10 Half Day Aug 18-22 :   Aug   18  -  22nd , 2025

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With Camp MoCA Instructors

​

Ages:  4 - 10 |  $ 415

​

• Half Day | 9:00-12:30
• Ages 4 - 10
• **Campers must be fully potty trained and bathroom independent**

​

Join us for a week or more at Camp MoCA this summer! Camp MoCA 2025 season begins the week of June 9th and runs through the week of August 25th.  Please note: there is a separate registration pro-rated link for Week 3/July 4th week.

​

During registration, you will be asked to purchase a Camp MoCA t-shirt for your camper. You only need to purchase 1 t-shirt for the season.

​

• All campers must purchase a 2025 Camp MoCA CT t-shirt.
• T-shirts will be distributed to your camper on their first day at camp.

​

Camp MoCA offers weekly art activities, hands-on agricultural lessons, and daily indoor and outdoor fun. Camp MoCA CT is led by certified art educators & CPR/First Aid-certified camp counselors. We are a fully-accredited youth camp held indoors in our spacious, air-conditioned classrooms and outdoors (weather permitting).

​

• Tuition is refundable (except for administration fees) up to 48 hours after registration
• 50% of tuition refundable until May 31st
• Tuition is non-refundable on or after June 1st

​

On a typical day, campers will move through art lessons, immersive exhibition time, a science lesson in our working garden, time to play outside, and time to relax with calm, structured activities. We have specific plans to diversify instruction to meet the developmental needs of our campers, and we have special activities on some days when they have water play, ice cream, and dance parties, along with an informal camper talent show. On Fridays we have special programming where students get to exhibit their work in our galleries to their parents!

​

We have a maximum of 24 campers – 2-3 instructors and 2-4 counselors on-site, along with a Camp Director. Campers bring with them nut-free snacks, lunch, and a water bottle.

​

Camp MoCA CT is the perfect opportunity for parents to give their children a summer experience they will never forget. Our camp is fully accredited, so parents can rest assured that their children are in good hands. We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all campers.

​

Sending your child to Camp MoCA CT is an investment in their future, providing them with a unique opportunity to explore their creativity, embrace their individuality, and develop a growth mindset. With a focus on agricultural lessons and featured artists, hands-on projects, and celebrating each camper's unique perspective, Camp MoCA CT offers a transformative experience that empowers campers to see themselves as members of a larger community.

​

At Camp MoCA, we believe that art is not just about creating beautiful objects; it's about fostering creativity, self-expression, and growth. Our agricultural lessons, for example, teach campers about the interconnectedness of our environment and the importance of taking care of the world around us. By engaging in hands-on projects in our working garden, campers learn about the importance of sustainable living and the power of collaboration. They learn that their actions impact the world around them and that they can make a difference in their community.

​

At Camp MoCA, we celebrate each camper's unique perspective and encourage them to embrace individuality. Providing a supportive and inclusive environment empowers campers to express themselves freely and explore their creativity without fear of judgment. Campers develop a growth mindset through this process that allows them to see failure as an opportunity to learn and embrace new challenges with enthusiasm and determination.

​

We believe all children should have access to creative expression, community building, and hands-on learning experiences, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status. We are committed to providing opportunities for all children to attend Camp MoCA CT and participate in our unique and enriching programming. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and encourages a growth mindset, empowering children to see themselves as valuable community members. We believe that investing in a child's artistic education is an investment in their future, and we are dedicated to making this investment accessible to all.

​

Throughout the summer, our campers will participate in character-building activities that foster trustworthiness, responsibility, respect, fairness, citizenship, kindness, empathy, resilience, patience, perseverance, and open-mindedness. They will also engage in hands-on activities that promote sustainability and eco-friendliness, such as creating recycled art and designing a better future for their communities.

​

Join us on the first and third Mondays of every month for a new release/popular movie!

​

Check out other library events

​

 Week 10 Half Day Aug 18-22 :   Aug   18  -  22nd , 2025

​

With Camp MoCA Instructors

​

Ages:  4 - 10 |  $ 415

​

• Half Day | 9:00-12:30
• Ages 4 - 10
• **Campers must be fully potty trained and bathroom independent**

​

Join us for a week or more at Camp MoCA this summer! Camp MoCA 2025 season begins the week of June 9th and runs through the week of August 25th.  Please note: there is a separate registration pro-rated link for Week 3/July 4th week.

​

During registration, you will be asked to purchase a Camp MoCA t-shirt for your camper. You only need to purchase 1 t-shirt for the season.

​

• All campers must purchase a 2025 Camp MoCA CT t-shirt.
• T-shirts will be distributed to your camper on their first day at camp.

​

Camp MoCA offers weekly art activities, hands-on agricultural lessons, and daily indoor and outdoor fun. Camp MoCA CT is led by certified art educators & CPR/First Aid-certified camp counselors. We are a fully-accredited youth camp held indoors in our spacious, air-conditioned classrooms and outdoors (weather permitting).

​

• Tuition is refundable (except for administration fees) up to 48 hours after registration
• 50% of tuition refundable until May 31st
• Tuition is non-refundable on or after June 1st

​

On a typical day, campers will move through art lessons, immersive exhibition time, a science lesson in our working garden, time to play outside, and time to relax with calm, structured activities. We have specific plans to diversify instruction to meet the developmental needs of our campers, and we have special activities on some days when they have water play, ice cream, and dance parties, along with an informal camper talent show. On Fridays we have special programming where students get to exhibit their work in our galleries to their parents!

​

We have a maximum of 24 campers – 2-3 instructors and 2-4 counselors on-site, along with a Camp Director. Campers bring with them nut-free snacks, lunch, and a water bottle.

​

Camp MoCA CT is the perfect opportunity for parents to give their children a summer experience they will never forget. Our camp is fully accredited, so parents can rest assured that their children are in good hands. We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all campers.

​

Sending your child to Camp MoCA CT is an investment in their future, providing them with a unique opportunity to explore their creativity, embrace their individuality, and develop a growth mindset. With a focus on agricultural lessons and featured artists, hands-on projects, and celebrating each camper's unique perspective, Camp MoCA CT offers a transformative experience that empowers campers to see themselves as members of a larger community.

​

At Camp MoCA, we believe that art is not just about creating beautiful objects; it's about fostering creativity, self-expression, and growth. Our agricultural lessons, for example, teach campers about the interconnectedness of our environment and the importance of taking care of the world around us. By engaging in hands-on projects in our working garden, campers learn about the importance of sustainable living and the power of collaboration. They learn that their actions impact the world around them and that they can make a difference in their community.

​

At Camp MoCA, we celebrate each camper's unique perspective and encourage them to embrace individuality. Providing a supportive and inclusive environment empowers campers to express themselves freely and explore their creativity without fear of judgment. Campers develop a growth mindset through this process that allows them to see failure as an opportunity to learn and embrace new challenges with enthusiasm and determination.

​

We believe all children should have access to creative expression, community building, and hands-on learning experiences, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status. We are committed to providing opportunities for all children to attend Camp MoCA CT and participate in our unique and enriching programming. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and encourages a growth mindset, empowering children to see themselves as valuable community members. We believe that investing in a child's artistic education is an investment in their future, and we are dedicated to making this investment accessible to all.

​

Throughout the summer, our campers will participate in character-building activities that foster trustworthiness, responsibility, respect, fairness, citizenship, kindness, empathy, resilience, patience, perseverance, and open-mindedness. They will also engage in hands-on activities that promote sustainability and eco-friendliness, such as creating recycled art and designing a better future for their communities.

​

INVOLVED

​

Exhibition Dates: June 22 - August 24, 2025

​

Involved is a multi-national art project organized by Pei-Hsuan Wu and co-curated with Karen Beckwith, through Texture Printmaking Studio in Tainan City, Taiwan. The project gathers artists from all over the world to exchange works by mail for co-creation. CCP exhibited Involved I in March 2024. We are pleased to welcome the project back in the summer of 2025 for Involved II & III.

​

Process

​

Involved is like a game of “telephone” for printmakers. Participating artists are sorted into groups of four–one artist in each country. Each artist receives a sheet of 8 ½” x 11” paper on which they create 20% of a work. They then mail that partial print to the next artist in their group, who then contributes another 20%. Every print visits each artist in the group once before ending with the original artist who completes the final print. Through this circulatory process, the artists work together and become “involved” in contributing new overlays of images, colors, and patterns to the final work. In addition to adding new elements to the print, each artist writes a diary entry explaining what they did, giving insight into the process used and the reasons behind their choices.

​

Groups

​

Each Involved project contains 5 groups of 4 artists, meaning that the work of 40 artists is represented in this exhibition!

​

Involved II Countries: Chile, Japan, Taiwan, United States

​

Involved III Countries: Mexico, Japan, Taiwan, United States

​

15th Biennial Miniature Print International Exhibition

​

Exhibition Dates: June 1 - August 24, 2025

​

The Center for Contemporary Printmaking is delighted to announce the 15th Biennial International Miniature Print Competition and Exhibition. This juried competition and exhibition is limited to original prints that are no bigger than four square inches (25.8 sq cm). The miniature format encourages artists to explore the essence of their work and refine it to the most important details. It also provides an opportunity for artists from around the world to exhibit their work, and exposes the public to the most current interests of the international printmaking community. Since its inception in 1997, the competition has attracted diverse entries from thousands of artists across the globe.

​

For 2025, 416 prints were submitted by 173 artists from 19 countries and 23 states. Juror Ann Shafer selected 89 works by 89 artists from 11 countries and 21 states.

​

AWARDS JUROR

​

Ann Shafer is an independent curator, art historian, and a leading expert on intaglio printmaking by Stanley William Hayter and Atelier 17. Formerly Shafer was associate curator of prints, drawings, and photographs at the Baltimore Museum of Art, where she curated a variety of exhibitions and hosted myriad classes and visitors. She also organized the museum’s Baltimore Contemporary Print Fair in 2012, 2015, and 2017, featuring an international array of twenty presses, publishers, and dealers. In April 2022, she mounted a new, independent print fair in Baltimore. She hosts the podcast Platemark: prints and the printmaking ecosystem and writes a blog about favorite works of art (annshafer.com). Shafer has a BA from The College of Wooster and a MA from Williams College, both in art history. In addition to the BMA, Ann has worked at the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Williams College Museum of Art, and the National Gallery of Art.

​

The Greenwich Art Society is offering:

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ACRYLIC PAINTING FOR EVERYONE - ALL LEVELS

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JOE FAMA

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7 TUESDAYS

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July 8 - August 19

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10:00 am to 12:00 pm

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Students will discover the fundamentals needed to capture form, shading, composition, and study values with the three primary colors. Choices of subject matter range from figures, landscape, or still life. You will also be learning how to set up a full palette and how to create a strong compositional design. Students will learn to see and express color, values and the illusion of depth as they take their own photos as a point of inspiration to create their own interpretation rather than a copy.  Classes will include lectures, demonstrations, as well as individual instruction. If you are new to the class, please bring a drawing or painting as a sample of your skill level to the first class. 

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Max. 8 students.

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member discount available

​

Join us for a knit and crochet get together. Work on your own project or help us make items for local charities. If you know how to knit and/or crochet but are stuck on a project or technique, or if you are just looking for someone to craft with, this is the group for you. This program is for adults.

​

Check out other library programs!

​

Kids in 3rd through 5th grade can come and play games, bring your friends and make new ones too!

​

Check out other library programs!

​

All weather event. There is no re-entry after leaving the venue. All bags are subject to search upon entry. Cameras with detachable lenses are not permitted.

​

Designed by notable artist, writer, and curator Richard Klein, SIGHT AND SOUND: Artists Consider Long Island Sound invites audiences to delve into the Sound’s significance through diverse artistic perspectives, shedding light on its ecological resilience, rich cultural history,and striking natural beauty.

​

 Week 10 Half Day Aug 18-22 :   Aug   18  -  22nd , 2025

​

With Camp MoCA Instructors

​

Ages:  4 - 10 |  $ 415

​

• Half Day | 9:00-12:30
• Ages 4 - 10
• **Campers must be fully potty trained and bathroom independent**

​

Join us for a week or more at Camp MoCA this summer! Camp MoCA 2025 season begins the week of June 9th and runs through the week of August 25th.  Please note: there is a separate registration pro-rated link for Week 3/July 4th week.

​

During registration, you will be asked to purchase a Camp MoCA t-shirt for your camper. You only need to purchase 1 t-shirt for the season.

​

• All campers must purchase a 2025 Camp MoCA CT t-shirt.
• T-shirts will be distributed to your camper on their first day at camp.

​

Camp MoCA offers weekly art activities, hands-on agricultural lessons, and daily indoor and outdoor fun. Camp MoCA CT is led by certified art educators & CPR/First Aid-certified camp counselors. We are a fully-accredited youth camp held indoors in our spacious, air-conditioned classrooms and outdoors (weather permitting).

​

• Tuition is refundable (except for administration fees) up to 48 hours after registration
• 50% of tuition refundable until May 31st
• Tuition is non-refundable on or after June 1st

​

On a typical day, campers will move through art lessons, immersive exhibition time, a science lesson in our working garden, time to play outside, and time to relax with calm, structured activities. We have specific plans to diversify instruction to meet the developmental needs of our campers, and we have special activities on some days when they have water play, ice cream, and dance parties, along with an informal camper talent show. On Fridays we have special programming where students get to exhibit their work in our galleries to their parents!

​

We have a maximum of 24 campers – 2-3 instructors and 2-4 counselors on-site, along with a Camp Director. Campers bring with them nut-free snacks, lunch, and a water bottle.

​

Camp MoCA CT is the perfect opportunity for parents to give their children a summer experience they will never forget. Our camp is fully accredited, so parents can rest assured that their children are in good hands. We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all campers.

​

Sending your child to Camp MoCA CT is an investment in their future, providing them with a unique opportunity to explore their creativity, embrace their individuality, and develop a growth mindset. With a focus on agricultural lessons and featured artists, hands-on projects, and celebrating each camper's unique perspective, Camp MoCA CT offers a transformative experience that empowers campers to see themselves as members of a larger community.

​

At Camp MoCA, we believe that art is not just about creating beautiful objects; it's about fostering creativity, self-expression, and growth. Our agricultural lessons, for example, teach campers about the interconnectedness of our environment and the importance of taking care of the world around us. By engaging in hands-on projects in our working garden, campers learn about the importance of sustainable living and the power of collaboration. They learn that their actions impact the world around them and that they can make a difference in their community.

​

At Camp MoCA, we celebrate each camper's unique perspective and encourage them to embrace individuality. Providing a supportive and inclusive environment empowers campers to express themselves freely and explore their creativity without fear of judgment. Campers develop a growth mindset through this process that allows them to see failure as an opportunity to learn and embrace new challenges with enthusiasm and determination.

​

We believe all children should have access to creative expression, community building, and hands-on learning experiences, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status. We are committed to providing opportunities for all children to attend Camp MoCA CT and participate in our unique and enriching programming. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and encourages a growth mindset, empowering children to see themselves as valuable community members. We believe that investing in a child's artistic education is an investment in their future, and we are dedicated to making this investment accessible to all.

​

Throughout the summer, our campers will participate in character-building activities that foster trustworthiness, responsibility, respect, fairness, citizenship, kindness, empathy, resilience, patience, perseverance, and open-mindedness. They will also engage in hands-on activities that promote sustainability and eco-friendliness, such as creating recycled art and designing a better future for their communities.

​

15th Biennial Miniature Print International Exhibition

​

Exhibition Dates: June 1 - August 24, 2025

​

The Center for Contemporary Printmaking is delighted to announce the 15th Biennial International Miniature Print Competition and Exhibition. This juried competition and exhibition is limited to original prints that are no bigger than four square inches (25.8 sq cm). The miniature format encourages artists to explore the essence of their work and refine it to the most important details. It also provides an opportunity for artists from around the world to exhibit their work, and exposes the public to the most current interests of the international printmaking community. Since its inception in 1997, the competition has attracted diverse entries from thousands of artists across the globe.

​

For 2025, 416 prints were submitted by 173 artists from 19 countries and 23 states. Juror Ann Shafer selected 89 works by 89 artists from 11 countries and 21 states.

​

AWARDS JUROR

​

Ann Shafer is an independent curator, art historian, and a leading expert on intaglio printmaking by Stanley William Hayter and Atelier 17. Formerly Shafer was associate curator of prints, drawings, and photographs at the Baltimore Museum of Art, where she curated a variety of exhibitions and hosted myriad classes and visitors. She also organized the museum’s Baltimore Contemporary Print Fair in 2012, 2015, and 2017, featuring an international array of twenty presses, publishers, and dealers. In April 2022, she mounted a new, independent print fair in Baltimore. She hosts the podcast Platemark: prints and the printmaking ecosystem and writes a blog about favorite works of art (annshafer.com). Shafer has a BA from The College of Wooster and a MA from Williams College, both in art history. In addition to the BMA, Ann has worked at the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Williams College Museum of Art, and the National Gallery of Art.

​

INVOLVED

​

Exhibition Dates: June 22 - August 24, 2025

​

Involved is a multi-national art project organized by Pei-Hsuan Wu and co-curated with Karen Beckwith, through Texture Printmaking Studio in Tainan City, Taiwan. The project gathers artists from all over the world to exchange works by mail for co-creation. CCP exhibited Involved I in March 2024. We are pleased to welcome the project back in the summer of 2025 for Involved II & III.

​

Process

​

Involved is like a game of “telephone” for printmakers. Participating artists are sorted into groups of four–one artist in each country. Each artist receives a sheet of 8 ½” x 11” paper on which they create 20% of a work. They then mail that partial print to the next artist in their group, who then contributes another 20%. Every print visits each artist in the group once before ending with the original artist who completes the final print. Through this circulatory process, the artists work together and become “involved” in contributing new overlays of images, colors, and patterns to the final work. In addition to adding new elements to the print, each artist writes a diary entry explaining what they did, giving insight into the process used and the reasons behind their choices.

​

Groups

​

Each Involved project contains 5 groups of 4 artists, meaning that the work of 40 artists is represented in this exhibition!

​

Involved II Countries: Chile, Japan, Taiwan, United States

​

Involved III Countries: Mexico, Japan, Taiwan, United States

​

If you are struggling with stress, an over-active mind and want to find a new perspective on how mindfulness and meditation can help in navigating the challenges of your everyday life, then join Prabha Makayee as she guides you through the steps of meditation. See what you can accomplish by taking responsibility over what kinds of thoughts you think. With just one second, one breath and one thought of changing your perspective you can realign your well-being to a more peaceful, happy mindset.

​

Check out other library programs!

​

Whether you're a seasoned grandmaster or a beginner eager to learn, this event offers an opportunity to test your strategic prowess. Engage in friendly matches, improve your chess skills, and enjoy intellectual challenges in a welcoming and inclusive environment!

​

Check out other library events!

​

All weather event. There is no re-entry after leaving the venue. All bags are subject to search upon entry. Cameras with detachable lenses are not permitted.

​

Designed by notable artist, writer, and curator Richard Klein, SIGHT AND SOUND: Artists Consider Long Island Sound invites audiences to delve into the Sound’s significance through diverse artistic perspectives, shedding light on its ecological resilience, rich cultural history,and striking natural beauty.

​

 Week 10 Half Day Aug 18-22 :   Aug   18  -  22nd , 2025

​

With Camp MoCA Instructors

​

Ages:  4 - 10 |  $ 415

​

• Half Day | 9:00-12:30
• Ages 4 - 10
• **Campers must be fully potty trained and bathroom independent**

​

Join us for a week or more at Camp MoCA this summer! Camp MoCA 2025 season begins the week of June 9th and runs through the week of August 25th.  Please note: there is a separate registration pro-rated link for Week 3/July 4th week.

​

During registration, you will be asked to purchase a Camp MoCA t-shirt for your camper. You only need to purchase 1 t-shirt for the season.

​

• All campers must purchase a 2025 Camp MoCA CT t-shirt.
• T-shirts will be distributed to your camper on their first day at camp.

​

Camp MoCA offers weekly art activities, hands-on agricultural lessons, and daily indoor and outdoor fun. Camp MoCA CT is led by certified art educators & CPR/First Aid-certified camp counselors. We are a fully-accredited youth camp held indoors in our spacious, air-conditioned classrooms and outdoors (weather permitting).

​

• Tuition is refundable (except for administration fees) up to 48 hours after registration
• 50% of tuition refundable until May 31st
• Tuition is non-refundable on or after June 1st

​

On a typical day, campers will move through art lessons, immersive exhibition time, a science lesson in our working garden, time to play outside, and time to relax with calm, structured activities. We have specific plans to diversify instruction to meet the developmental needs of our campers, and we have special activities on some days when they have water play, ice cream, and dance parties, along with an informal camper talent show. On Fridays we have special programming where students get to exhibit their work in our galleries to their parents!

​

We have a maximum of 24 campers – 2-3 instructors and 2-4 counselors on-site, along with a Camp Director. Campers bring with them nut-free snacks, lunch, and a water bottle.

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Camp MoCA CT is the perfect opportunity for parents to give their children a summer experience they will never forget. Our camp is fully accredited, so parents can rest assured that their children are in good hands. We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all campers.

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Sending your child to Camp MoCA CT is an investment in their future, providing them with a unique opportunity to explore their creativity, embrace their individuality, and develop a growth mindset. With a focus on agricultural lessons and featured artists, hands-on projects, and celebrating each camper's unique perspective, Camp MoCA CT offers a transformative experience that empowers campers to see themselves as members of a larger community.

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At Camp MoCA, we believe that art is not just about creating beautiful objects; it's about fostering creativity, self-expression, and growth. Our agricultural lessons, for example, teach campers about the interconnectedness of our environment and the importance of taking care of the world around us. By engaging in hands-on projects in our working garden, campers learn about the importance of sustainable living and the power of collaboration. They learn that their actions impact the world around them and that they can make a difference in their community.

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At Camp MoCA, we celebrate each camper's unique perspective and encourage them to embrace individuality. Providing a supportive and inclusive environment empowers campers to express themselves freely and explore their creativity without fear of judgment. Campers develop a growth mindset through this process that allows them to see failure as an opportunity to learn and embrace new challenges with enthusiasm and determination.

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We believe all children should have access to creative expression, community building, and hands-on learning experiences, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status. We are committed to providing opportunities for all children to attend Camp MoCA CT and participate in our unique and enriching programming. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and encourages a growth mindset, empowering children to see themselves as valuable community members. We believe that investing in a child's artistic education is an investment in their future, and we are dedicated to making this investment accessible to all.

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Throughout the summer, our campers will participate in character-building activities that foster trustworthiness, responsibility, respect, fairness, citizenship, kindness, empathy, resilience, patience, perseverance, and open-mindedness. They will also engage in hands-on activities that promote sustainability and eco-friendliness, such as creating recycled art and designing a better future for their communities.

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15th Biennial Miniature Print International Exhibition

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Exhibition Dates: June 1 - August 24, 2025

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The Center for Contemporary Printmaking is delighted to announce the 15th Biennial International Miniature Print Competition and Exhibition. This juried competition and exhibition is limited to original prints that are no bigger than four square inches (25.8 sq cm). The miniature format encourages artists to explore the essence of their work and refine it to the most important details. It also provides an opportunity for artists from around the world to exhibit their work, and exposes the public to the most current interests of the international printmaking community. Since its inception in 1997, the competition has attracted diverse entries from thousands of artists across the globe.

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For 2025, 416 prints were submitted by 173 artists from 19 countries and 23 states. Juror Ann Shafer selected 89 works by 89 artists from 11 countries and 21 states.

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AWARDS JUROR

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Ann Shafer is an independent curator, art historian, and a leading expert on intaglio printmaking by Stanley William Hayter and Atelier 17. Formerly Shafer was associate curator of prints, drawings, and photographs at the Baltimore Museum of Art, where she curated a variety of exhibitions and hosted myriad classes and visitors. She also organized the museum’s Baltimore Contemporary Print Fair in 2012, 2015, and 2017, featuring an international array of twenty presses, publishers, and dealers. In April 2022, she mounted a new, independent print fair in Baltimore. She hosts the podcast Platemark: prints and the printmaking ecosystem and writes a blog about favorite works of art (annshafer.com). Shafer has a BA from The College of Wooster and a MA from Williams College, both in art history. In addition to the BMA, Ann has worked at the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Williams College Museum of Art, and the National Gallery of Art.

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INVOLVED

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Exhibition Dates: June 22 - August 24, 2025

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Involved is a multi-national art project organized by Pei-Hsuan Wu and co-curated with Karen Beckwith, through Texture Printmaking Studio in Tainan City, Taiwan. The project gathers artists from all over the world to exchange works by mail for co-creation. CCP exhibited Involved I in March 2024. We are pleased to welcome the project back in the summer of 2025 for Involved II & III.

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Process

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Involved is like a game of “telephone” for printmakers. Participating artists are sorted into groups of four–one artist in each country. Each artist receives a sheet of 8 ½” x 11” paper on which they create 20% of a work. They then mail that partial print to the next artist in their group, who then contributes another 20%. Every print visits each artist in the group once before ending with the original artist who completes the final print. Through this circulatory process, the artists work together and become “involved” in contributing new overlays of images, colors, and patterns to the final work. In addition to adding new elements to the print, each artist writes a diary entry explaining what they did, giving insight into the process used and the reasons behind their choices.

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Groups

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Each Involved project contains 5 groups of 4 artists, meaning that the work of 40 artists is represented in this exhibition!

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Involved II Countries: Chile, Japan, Taiwan, United States

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Involved III Countries: Mexico, Japan, Taiwan, United States

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Come play music, recite poetry, tell a story, or show off another talent!

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Keep in mind this is an all ages event in a public venue. We trust you to make good choices about appropriate material.

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This is an LGBTQIA+ inclusive and welcoming event series. No cover fee but minimum one drink purchased required (show Molten some love, y’all!)

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Performance slots are assigned on a first come, first served basis IN PERSON. No times will be held or assigned before the event starts. Get there early to grab your spot!

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Sambelza Brazilian jazz at jazz at the Post

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Designed by notable artist, writer, and curator Richard Klein, SIGHT AND SOUND: Artists Consider Long Island Sound invites audiences to delve into the Sound’s significance through diverse artistic perspectives, shedding light on its ecological resilience, rich cultural history,and striking natural beauty.

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 Week 10 Half Day Aug 18-22 :   Aug   18  -  22nd , 2025

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With Camp MoCA Instructors

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Ages:  4 - 10 |  $ 415

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• Half Day | 9:00-12:30
• Ages 4 - 10
• **Campers must be fully potty trained and bathroom independent**