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MOCA Names New Director of Exhibitions & Education

February 14, 2012
For Immediate ReleaseFebruary 8, 2012 Contact: Erika GuessPublic Relations Associate757.425.0000 x.21Erika@VirginiaMOCA.org  MOCA NAMES NEW DIRECTOR OF EXHIBITIONS & EDUCATION Virginia Beach, VA—The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) is pleased to announce that Alison Byrne is the new director of exhibitions and education. Byrne, previously the curator of education at MOCA, has been with the museum since 2002. “We were seeking a candidate who could actively engage the community and take MOCA to the next level,” said executive director Debi Gray. “The Board of Trustees and I agree that Alison’s background in art history and studio art, and her experience at MOCA, make h…

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MOCA Names New Director of Exhibitions & Education

Hampton Roads Show Postcards: MOCA

November 25, 2011
Updated: Wednesday, 23 Nov 2011, 1:09 PM ESTPublished : Wednesday, 23 Nov 2011, 1:09 PM EST VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) - Virginia MOCA offers eye opening and mind bending works of art for your viewing pleasure, and the space to let your own inspiration take shape.     …

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Hampton Roads Show Postcards: MOCA

cac exhibits figurative works for children

September 07, 2011
March 24 - June 26, 2011 - VIRGINIA BEACH, VA-The Contemporary Art Center of Virginia (CAC) is opening an original, group show of works depicting the human figure. This exhibition will be hung at a child's eye-level, and is designed to create conversations about identity. "Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes" will be on view at CAC from March 24 through June 26, 2011. Thirteen artists who live, or have lived, in Hampton Roads will be included in "Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes". …

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cac exhibits figurative works for children

cac exhibits hyper-realistic, life-size sculpture by marc sijan

September 07, 2011
February 10 June 26, 2011 - VIRGINIA BEACH, VA-The Contemporary Art Center of Virginia (CAC) opens an exciting new exhibit of ultra-realistic sculpture by Milwaukee-based artist Marc Sijan. In response to a poll of CAC constituents requesting more realism in upcoming exhibitions, CAC has answered the call with Sijan's strikingly realistic, life-size sculptures. The sculptures are on view from February 10 through June 26, 2011.  In a gallery guide compiled by Smith Kramer Fine Art Services, Sijan describes his work as an "homage to humanity" fascination with its own forms. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO. …

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cac exhibits hyper-realistic, life-size sculpture by marc sijan

boardwalk art show & festival 56th anniversary

September 07, 2011
June 16-19th, 2011VIRGINIA BEACH, VA- The Boardwalk Art Show & Festival, presented by SunTrust and produced by the Contemporary Art Center of Virginia (CAC), is preparing for its 56th Anniversary. In addition to fine art in various media and great shopping, this year the Contemporary Art Center hosts a revolutionary art work: Amococo by Architects of Air. …

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boardwalk art show & festival 56th anniversary