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MOCA SATELLITE GALLERY AT PAVILION two OPENING APRIL 18TH

April 05, 2013
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) is partnering with The Runnymede Corporation to open a permanent satellite gallery in the lobby of their Virginia Beach headquarters at 600 22nd Street, Pavilion II, a short walk from the museum. This partnership comes as a result of Runnymede’s President, Andrew Fine’s long-time vision to use the lobby space to showcase the work of local artists. “I have sought this kind of partnership for twenty years,” said Mr. Fine on a recent tour of the exhibition space. Runnymede has been curating the space for the past four years. MOCA Satellite Gallery at Pavilion II has over 80 combined feet of wall space spanning the lob…

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MOCA SATELLITE GALLERY AT PAVILION two OPENING APRIL 18TH

MOCA celebrates Virginia Beach's 50th Anniversary

March 27, 2013
NOW OPEN LATE TUESDAYS! Grab dinner out and meet at MOCA to see the exhibits. Evening Conversations Tours: On the third Tuesday of every month, MOCA offers conversations tours from 6:30-7:30pm. Tour is free with admission. In celebration of the City of Virginia Beach's 50th Anniversary, MOCA is offering FREE ADMISSION to Virginia Beach residents every Tuesday Night from 5-9pm. Simply show your Virginia Beach ID at the Museum Welcome Desk. Virginia Beach is celebrating 50 years! Visit their website or click here to see a listing of upcoming events.   …

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MOCA celebrates Virginia Beach's 50th Anniversary

Teen Takeover Makes Virginia Beach Beacon

March 20, 2013
By Bob RuegseggerVirginian-Pilot correspondent© March 19, 2013 VIRGINIA BEACH Local teens recently gathered at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art on Parks Avenue at the Oceanfront to have fun and learn a little. Teens shared an adult-like art experience that featured nonalcoholic refreshments called “mocktails,” a karaoke jazz club and a photo booth with an array of wearable props. Inspired by the museum’s current contemporary jewelry and footwear fashion exhibits, a committee of teens planned the program to feature wearable art design. Norfolk artist Charles Rasputin gave a screen printing demonstration. The next Teen Takeover Night is June 20.   …

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Teen Takeover Makes Virginia Beach Beacon

New Waves featured in VEER magazine

March 19, 2013
By Betsy DiJulio Once upon a time, there was a little art center who lived in Virginia Beach… But that was then and this is now. That homegrown art center is all grown up. It seems like just yesterday that the recently renamed and fully AAM-accredited “MOCA,” or Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, was the Virginia Beach Art Center in a ramshackle building near the oceanfront. CLICK HERE FOR FULL STORY.   …

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New Waves featured in VEER magazine

Vote Now for Boardwalk Art Show Poster Context

March 10, 2013
VOTE NOW ON MOCA'S WEBSITE This year, for the first time ever, MOCA is asking for the public’s opinion on selecting the featured artist whose work will be used for the annual poster and t-shirt design. The 2013 art show committee created a competition and opened up entrance to all artists who applied to the show. 97 entries were received from across the country and those entries were narrowed down to three. Voting concludes Sunday, March 10. The winner will be announced on the Boardwalk Art Show Facebook page next Wed., March 13th.   …

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Vote Now for Boardwalk Art Show Poster Context