MOCA Cleveland presents programs throughout the year, geared toward all audiences. Artist talks, gallery tours and programs like One Hour | One Work make learning about current exhibitions exciting. The MOCA ArtSquad's Beauregard and Cherry are here to help our newest and youngest art lovers to LOOK. THINK. SHARE. MOCA also knows how to throw a party from time to time. Bring your friends and enjoy a night on the town in the iconic MOCA building with innovations on nightlife inspired by the art in the galleries.
 
To host your own event at MOCA, call 216.421.8671or email [email protected]. Visit our facility rental page for more information.

 

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Jun
Education Program

Summer Thursdays: MYOPIAWESOME Art Studio
Thursday 12:00pm — 3:00pm

FREE with museum admission | FREE for MOCA members and under 18

Summer Thursdays: JUNE 2 – AUGUST 25 | 12-3PM

Calling MyopiAWESOME makers of all ages! Join us each Thursday this summer for Mark Mothersbaugh-inspired creativity where you’ll experiment with different materials and take a zany guided tour of the Myopia exhibition.

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17
Jun

POINTS OF VIEW: Movie, Cartoon + TV Music with Daniel Goldmark
Friday 7:00pm

Free with museum admission / Free for members

A horror film without the ominous drone? A cartoon without the zippy jingle? Movies and TV shows rely on music to enliven our senses. In this multi-media presentation, Daniel Goldmark, Director will explore this relationship, focusing on Mark Mothersbaugh's prolific work in both popular music and soundtrack composition. For more information, read Goldmark's paper on Mothersbaugh's contributions here.

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18
Jun

Magical Myopia Bus Tour - 6/18
Saturday 11:00am — 4:00pm

$20 members | $30 non-members

Take a deep dive into Mark Mothersbaugh’s never-ending creativity by seeing the artist’s entire retrospective on this multi-museum bus tour. The adventure begins at MOCA Cleveland with a guided tour of the exhibition. Then, a bus ride with a few surprises (Mothersbaugh not included) will transport you to the Akron Art Museum for a second guided tour. The ticket price includes museum admission, lunch, and round-trip bus transportation.

For tickets, call 216-658-6918.

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23
Jun
Education Program

Summer Thursdays: MYOPIAWESOME Art Studio
Thursday 12:00pm — 3:00pm

FREE with museum admission | FREE for MOCA members and under 18

Summer Thursdays: JUNE 2 – AUGUST 25 | 12-3PM

Calling MyopiAWESOME makers of all ages! Join us each Thursday this summer for Mark Mothersbaugh-inspired creativity where you’ll experiment with different materials and take a zany guided tour of the Myopia exhibition.

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24
Jun
Education Program

ArtSquad: Preschool Playdate
Friday 10:00am

Free for children + $9.50 for adults

There will be 2 playdates: 10 AM and 12 PM

Space is limited and registration is required. Call 216.421.8671 to register.

**A minimum number of preschoolers is needed and the program fills quickly. Register in advance to secure your place.** 

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24
Jun

Creativity Works Public Sculpture Unveiling
Friday 6:00pm

Free + Open to All

Cleveland Institute of Art students Ben Rossi and James Waite unveil their MOCA Cleveland-inspired public sculpture on Toby Plaza, just outside MOCA’s doors.

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24
Jun

Something Weird Mixtape + Pinball Tournament
Friday 7:00pm

Free + open to all

Try the Mark Mothersbaugh-inspired hot dog, participate in a pinball tournament, and experience the Something Weird Mixtape. Founded in 1990 by cult film enthusiast Mike Vraney, Something Weird is a visual collage of wild and zany film clips, trailers, loops, and ephemera that Mark Mothersbaugh has set to music with unheard recordings to create the de-evolution of cinema. 

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28
Jun
Education Program

PAA Community Hip-Hop Camp
Tuesday 9:30am — Wednesday 4:00pm

FREE for students ages 11 - 18

June 28-29, 2016 / 9:30am — 4:00pm each day

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Register Here

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30
Jun
Education Program

Summer Thursdays: MYOPIAWESOME Art Studio
Thursday 12:00pm — 3:00pm

FREE with museum admission | FREE for MOCA members and under 18

Summer Thursdays: JUNE 2 – AUGUST 25 | 12-3PM

Calling MyopiAWESOME makers of all ages! Join us each Thursday this summer for Mark Mothersbaugh-inspired creativity where you’ll experiment with different materials and take a zany guided tour of the Myopia exhibition.

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2
Jul

FREE FIRST SATURDAYS
Saturday 11:00am — 5:00pm

Free + open to all

MOCA Cleveland is free to all on the first Saturday of each month. People of all ages can explore one of Cleveland's cultural anchors, engage with the exhibitions on view, and take part in family-friendly workshops or activities. Guided tours are also available for adults.

With three different exhibition seasons each year, MOCA Cleveland, Northeast Ohio's only contemporary art museum, is always changing. Come explore!

First Free Saturdays are made possible by: 

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