Museum of Contemporary Art News

Visceral Dance Chicago will perform the company premieres of two works by acclaimed Spanish choreographer Gustavo Ramírez Sansano this spring.

Harlem Stage will present the premiere of Tony Award-winning playwright, composer, performer, and Harvard University professor Stew’s HIGH SUBSTITUTE FOR THE HEAD LECTURER. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Discover the upcoming HBO Original Documentary exploring the impact of art in society. In this political thriller and verité portrait documentary, Nodjoumi and Schauder dive into the mystery surrounding the disappearance of more than 100 'treasonous' paintings by Sara's father, seminal Iranian modern artist Nickzad “Nicky” Nodjoumi.

The 31st Annual Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival (LAWTF) has a roster of accomplished co-hosts for its six programs. Learn more about the hosts here!

The Joffrey Academy of Dance, Official School of The Joffrey Ballet, will present four world premieres for the 14th annual Winning Works Choreographic Competition. Learn more about the programming here!

Australia’s first Art Grand Tour unites three biennales and premier arts events in Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. This multi-city art experience celebrates contemporary art practice and visual culture, featuring dynamic artworks and installations by artists from around the world. Don't miss this unmissable season to kickstart the cultural calendar in 2024.

Hellen van Meene: The Dissolve exhibition at Yancey Richardson showcases intimate color portraits of adolescent girls and young women inspired by classical painting. On view from Feb. 22 - Mar. 30, 2024.

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) has received an $80,000 grant from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts for exhibition support over two years.

For The ARTrageous Gala on April 6 at Scottsdale Civic Center, Scottsdale Arts is going cosmic.

Curious Theatre Branch's 35th Anniversary Season continues with the world premiere of Jenny Magnus's 'The Good'. A new work created and performed by Magnus, directed by Stefan Brün.

International Contemporary Ensemble Performs Works by Anthony Davis and Leila Adu-Gilmore at NYU Skirball. Experience a captivating evening of chamber music featuring the world premiere of Adu-Gilmore's Mahakala Oratorio.

Philadelphia-based theater company The Wilma Theater (265  South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107) will partner with The League of Live Stream  Theater (LOLST) to present four worldwide live-stream performances of My Mama and The Full-Scale Invasion by Ukrainian playwright Sasha Denisova.

Guthrie Theater announces the appointment of Trisha Kirk as Managing Director and Krista Mathews as Director of Development.

Beginning January 15, 2024, 'Diamond Bloom' will be moved to storage as construction begins on the Museum of the West in Scottsdale.

MOCA Jacksonville has announced A Walk on the Wild Side: ‘70s New York in the Norman E. Fisher Collection at MOCA Jacksonville, an exhibition exploring the dynamic culture of New York in the 1970s that spurred a decade of collaboration and innovation between artists working in a variety of genres.

LookOut, Steppenwolf Theatre's performance series that presents the work of artists and companies across genre and form, has announced its Spring 2024 season, showcasing the work of Chicago's vibrant community of dancers, choreographers and movement makers.

LA Art Show 2024 explores the intersection of memory, humanity, and AI with a global lineup of artists. The fair features international exhibitors, non-commercial programs, and exhibitions celebrating Black History Month and local talent.

Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts continues its 2023-24 Composer Portraits series with Carola Bauckholt.

Noé Martínez named 2024 Perlmutter Artist-in-Residence at Rose Art Museum.

Jazz returns to Scottsdale Arts in 2024 with performances by Delfeayo Marsalis, Cécile McLorin Salvant, and more. Experience the joy and fun of big band jazz and explore new sounds at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Don't miss the Mardi Gras celebration on February 9th!