Previous Exhibitions
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out of the box: trends in contemporary jewelry
January 25 - April 28, 2013
MOCA will explore and celebrate the emerging trends that are taking place in contemporary jewelry. As artists move away from traditional jewelry making materials, boundaries are crossed and whole new categories are evolving. As patrons move through this exhibition, they won’t have to ask whether it is sculpture, installation or jewelry. The answer will be yes to all of the above.
The artists featured include:
Arthur Hash
Emiko Oye
Rachel Rader
Lauren Kalman
Rachel Timmins
Joe Churchman
Jennifer Crupi
Margaux Lange
This exhibition is organized by The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA).
Read more about the exhibit in MOCA's gallery guide.
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the nexus: selections from the chrysler museum
January 25 - April 28, 2013
Every museum wants to make a cultural contribution to the community in which it resides. In this respect, both the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) and the Chrysler Museum share the same goals. As both institutions have moved towards fulfilling their objectives, we have had the opportunity to work with each other and many of the same artists.
MOCA has taken the opportunity to visually explore the relationship between the two museums. As part of our mission to stimulate critical thinking and dialogue throughout the community, we are presenting a sample of works from artists that MOCA has exhibited in the past and the Chrysler currently has in its collection. The result is a visual r…
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Arts & The Mind
January 25-April 28, 2013
Arts & The Mind
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Alzheimer’s researchers call it a powerful tool to ward off dementia. At-risk teens use it to find meaning in the world around them—and in themselves. It offers healing to both chronically ill toddlers and veterans battling PTSD.
What is this magical elixir? Art. Arts & the Mind explores the vital role the arts play in human development during both youth and older age, and shares stories and cutting edge scientific research on how music, dance, painting, poetry and theater markedly improve well-being at both ends of life.
Hosted and narrated by Lisa Kudrow, Arts & the Mind makes the point that ar…
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vans custom culture art show
January 25-April 28, 2013
Coastal Edge and the Virginia Longboard Federation have presented the Vans Custom Culture Art Show since 2011, inspiring creativity among students through art and design on blank Vans Shoes. This exhibition showcases a collection of past designs created by Virginia Beach students.
Read more about the exhibit in MOCA's gallery guide.
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new waves 2013
January 25 – April 28, 2013
new waves 2013
MOCA presents its annual juried exhibition, New Waves 2013 for the 18th year. Over 180 artists from across Virginia submitted work and proved, yet again, that the Commonwealth contains a rich and vast array of artistic talent. This exciting exhibition demonstrates the diversity of materials and approaches that are used in contemporary art today.
Read more about the exhibit in MOCA's gallery guide.
Artists:
Jonathan Aumen
Christopher Bavaria
Crystal Bowers
Diana Caramat
Robert Carlson
Christiana Caro
Thomas Condon
Ed Dolinger
Knox Garvin
Daniel Goodwin
Natalie Guerrieri
Zoya Gutina
Christi Harris
Sarah Irvin
Jeff James
Helen Jones
Lorie McCown
Christine Navin
Howard Rodm…
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