Museum of Contemporary Art News

Long Beach Opera Announces 2021 Season

by A.A. Cristi — May 19, 2020

While acknowledging that the landscape for future performing arts events is currently uncertain, Long Beach Opera is forging ahead with plans for its 2021 a?oeSeason of Solidaritya?? beginning in January.

Film At Lincoln Center Unveils New Structure and Programming Team For New York Film Festival

by Kaitlin Milligan — May 8, 2020

Film at Lincoln Center announced today that the 58th New York Film Festival (NYFF), taking place from September 25th through October 11th, will feature changes to the festival's programming structure and new selection committee and advisory roles.

The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center Announces SEGAL TALKS Week Six

by A.A. Cristi — May 1, 2020

The Martin E.

Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami Commissions Four Miami Artists to Create New Digital Works

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 29, 2020

The Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA Miami) has commissioned four Miami artists to create new works that can be experienced and shared digitally.

Nonprofit Arts Organizations In Atlanta Will Collectively Lose More Than $10,000,000

by A.A. Cristi — April 21, 2020

A new survey has found nonprofit arts organizations in Atlanta will collectively lose more than $10,000,000.

Chicago Dramatists Welcomes Five New Resident Playwrights

by A.A. Cristi — April 16, 2020

Chicago Dramatists has welcomed five new resident playwrights.

One Voice for Arts + Culture Sends Letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 14, 2020

One Voice for Arts + Culture (OVAC) is a new initiative proactively responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis on behalf of the arts and culture sector across Canada.

Kickstarter Honoree Steve Locke Awarded 2020 Guggenheim Fellowship

by A.A. Cristi — April 13, 2020

Kickstarter has announced its community that artist Steve Locke was awarded a 2020 Guggenheim Fellowship by the Board of Trustees of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation.

Scottsdale Arts Launches Virtual Arts Experiences

by A.A. Cristi — April 9, 2020

In response to the closures of its facilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Scottsdale Arts has launched a series of new virtual arts programming via its website, ScottsdaleArts.

MOCA North Miami Presents Virtual Reality Tours, Youth Programming And More

by A.A. Cristi — April 7, 2020

While the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA) remains temporarily closed, the museum continues its commitment to the community by remaining a?oeopena?? virtually to the public with new online content and initiatives.

Chicago Dramatists Announces Five New Resident Playwrights

by A.A. Cristi — April 7, 2020

Chicago Dramatists has announced its new slate of resident playwrights.

Chicago Performing Arts Groups Convene for Virtual Retreat

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 6, 2020

COVID-19 has caused a seismic shift in the operations and plans of Chicago's arts organizations.

Creative Capital Launches Free Online Coping Workshops

by A.A. Cristi — March 27, 2020

Organized by Yara Travieso and Brighid Greene of La Medeaa?" a Creative Capital project that, as an immersive musical and simulcast film, re-imagines Euripides' myth into a Latin-disco-pop-feminist variety showa?" the panel will focus on livestreaming for artists and art institutions from creative,

WeeFestival of Arts and Culture Announces Cancellation

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 24, 2020

Out of consideration for the health and safety of their audiences, artists, and staff in the context of COVID-19 Pandemic and resulting local and Provincial states of Emergency; the WeeFestival has made the necessary, yet heartbreaking decision to cancel all events scheduled for May 4 -24, 2020.

Scottsdale Arts Extends Closures, Announces Cancellations Into April

by A.A. Cristi — March 19, 2020

In addition to the previously announced closures of Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) and the associated cancellation and postponement of events at both venues, Scottsdale Arts is announcing additional event cancellations and postponements.

Scottsdale Arts Announces Additional Closures And Cancellations

by A.A. Cristi — March 16, 2020

Moscow's Garage Museum Closes In Response To Coronavirus

by Stephi Wild — March 16, 2020

Moscow's Garage Museum of Contemporary Art has closed indefinitely in response to the spread of COVID-19.

Reyes | Finn to Present Works by Anjuli, Nicole Cherubini, Joanne Greenbaum and Patrice Renee Washington

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 11, 2020

Reyes | Finn will present how to be a human being, a group exhibition of ceramic works by Anjuli, Nicole Cherubini, Joanne Greenbaum, and Patrice Renee Washington, curated by Sara Nishikawa.

MOCA To Host Conversations At MOCA With Curator Tere Arcq And Closing Reception, March 29

by A.A. Cristi — March 10, 2020

The Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA) is currently presenting three exhibitions a?" a?oeCecilia Vicuña: About to Happen,a?? a?oeAlice Rahon: Poetic Invocationsa?? and a?oeHamacaSa?? a?" through March 29, 2020.

Chechen Artist Aslan Goisum To Be The First Recipient Of The AES+F Artist Residency Award

by A.A. Cristi — March 10, 2020

AES+F, a four-person Russian artist collective, in collaboration with ISCP, the International Studio & Curatorial Program in New York City, has announced that artist Aslan Goisum will be the first recipient of the AES+F Artist Residency Award.