Programs • MOCA

Apr April 2019

EVERY THURSDAY: 5:30PM & 6:30PM | EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY: 12PM & 2PM

EVERY THURSDAY: 5:30PM & 6:30PM

EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY: 12PM & 2PM

Exhibition Highlight Tours

Educators offer walkthroughs of current exhibitions at MOCA Grand Avenue and The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA. Walkthroughs begin in the lobby and last about 45 minutes; no reservations are required for individuals.
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Thursday
Apr 4, 7pm

Reading
Thursday
Apr 4, 7pm

Reading

Poets, Priests, Martyrs: Henry Dumas, Joseph Jarman, MLK

The Black Radical tradition carries a legacy of artist-driven utopian visions that have taken the form of free schools, collectives, and informal think tanks wherein black artists of all genres across the diaspora endeavored to take control of knowledge production.
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
Thursday
Apr 11, 7pm

Screening
Thursday
Apr 11, 7pm

Screening

SCREEN: BlackStar Film Festival

The BlackStar Film Festival is an annual celebration of the visual and storytelling traditions of the African diaspora and global indigenous communities, showcasing films by Black people from around the world. The screening will be followed by a discussion with Maori Karmael Holmes, BlackStar Film Festival founder and artistic director.
MOCA Grand Avenue
Apr 12 — Apr 14

MOCA Store, All Ages
Apr 12 — Apr 14

MOCA Store, All Ages

Book Sale at Printed Matter's L.A. Art Book Fair

BYO Tote Bag! Visit MOCA Store at Printed Matter’s L.A. Art Book Fair for heavily discounted catalogues, monographs, and rare finds to add to your collection. Several titles will be on sale for $1, $5, and $10. Entry to L.A. Art Book Fair is FREE. Public Hours: Thursday, April 11, 6–9 pm (ticketed)
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
Apr 12 — Apr 14

All Ages
Apr 12 — Apr 14

All Ages

Printed Matter’s LA Art Book Fair 2019

Printed Matter’s LA Art Book Fair (LAABF) returns to The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA in 2019. This year’s Fair welcomes 390 exhibitors from more than 30 countries, featuring small press publishers, artists, collectives, institutions, galleries, antiquarian booksellers, and distributors, including the participation of nearly 100 first-time exhibitors. As always, the fair will be free and open to the public.
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
Friday
Apr 12, 11am

Member Event
Friday
Apr 12, 11am

Member Event

Members' Preview Day: Open House: Elliott Hundley and 40 for LA

MOCA members are the first to see new exhibitions. Beginning in spring 2019, MOCA presents multiple exhibitions celebrating the museum’s 40th anniversary and permanent collection.
MOCA Grand Avenue
Saturday
Apr 13, 7pm

Member Event
Saturday
Apr 13, 7pm

Member Event

Members' Opening: Open House: Elliott Hundley and 40 for LA

MOCA members are the first to see new exhibitions. Beginning in spring 2019, MOCA presents multiple exhibitions celebrating the museum’s 40th anniversary and permanent collection.
MOCA Grand Avenue
Sunday
Apr 14, 1pm

All Ages
Sunday
Apr 14, 1pm

All Ages

Sunday Studio

Sunday Studio is MOCA’s free, drop-in event featuring art activities for makers of all ages and experience levels. The program includes family-friendly tours of the museum, art-making explorations, music, food trucks, and Toddler Town, a space with activities designed for small hands.
MOCA Grand Avenue
Friday
Apr 19, 9am

Lecture
Friday
Apr 19, 9am

Lecture

MOCA Education Symposium: Creating Public Value in the Age of Uncivil Discourse

How might museums foster more inclusive, open dialogue and greater cultural understanding as these critical elements of civil discourse appear to fade from public life? Learn how MOCA and the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) are impacting their communities through education initiatives that help people better understand one another, one discussion at a time.
MOCA Grand Avenue
Wednesday
Apr 24, 6:30pm

Member Event
Wednesday
Apr 24, 6:30pm

Member Event

MIX at MOCA

MOCA members at the Contributing level and higher are invited to MIX at MOCA, a special event offering exclusive access to the museum and its partners. Join us for a reception and a private walkthrough of Open House: Elliott Hundley led by exhibition curator Bryan Barcena. MOCA debuts a series …
MOCA Grand Avenue
Thursday
Apr 25, 7pm

Lecture
Thursday
Apr 25, 7pm

Lecture

Exhibition Walkthrough: Elliott Hundley on Open House

Multimedia artist Elliott Hundley leads a walkthrough of his exhibition, Open House: Elliott Hundley. The show is an exploration of the architecture and origins of collage, and how the visual and material logic of this format has informed artists in MOCA’s collection, as well as Hundley’s own practice.
MOCA Grand Avenue
Friday
Apr 26, 7pm

All Ages
Friday
Apr 26, 7pm

All Ages

Teen Night

Teen Night is one of MOCA’s biggest celebrations of the year, drawing teens from all over Los Angeles County and Southern California for a special night at the museum.
MOCA Grand Avenue
Saturday
Apr 27, 11am

Member Event
Saturday
Apr 27, 11am

Member Event

Members' Behind-the-Scenes Museum Tour

See the museum from the inside out! Get an insider’s look at MOCA Grand Avenue, from the rooftop to the basement, on this exclusive tour for members. Points of interest include the boardroom, the research library, and the architectural concepts behind Arata Isozaki’s 1986 design. Space is very limited and RSVP is re…
MOCA Grand Avenue
Opened Apr 14 – Closes Sept 16

Opened Apr 14 –
Closes Sept 16

Opened Apr 14 – Closes Sept 16

Open House: Elliott Hundley
MOCA Grand Avenue
Opened Apr 14 – Closes Sept 16

Opened Apr 14 –
Closes Sept 16

Opened Apr 14 – Closes Sept 16

40 for LA
MOCA Grand Avenue