Thursday, July 17

MoCA on the Move: "Made in the Shade" Happy Hour -- Art + DJs

Vibe out with us on Thursdays with live DJs and art making activities. Artists will pop up during the series. Free to participate.

By Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington

Select date and time

Thursday, July 17 · 5 - 7pm EDT

Location

MoCA Arlington Innovation Studio + Store

525 14th Street South Arlington, VA 22202

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Vibe with us on Thursdays at the Innovation Studio + Store. Each week features a live DJ and a different art making activity, including pop-ups from local Artists who will guide activities connected to their professional practice. Grab a friend and come on by between 5-7pm. Free!

Line Up of Activities, Artists, and DJs:

July 17: Artist Spotlight: Lex Marie, "The Art of Still Life with a Twist" / DJ Electro-Cute

July 24: Basic Print Making: Block Designs / DJ Cinema Hearts

July 31: Light Spectrum Suncatchers -- inspired by the current exhibition from Kei Ito, Embodied Spectrum / Deejay JL

August 7: Artist Spotlight: Kate Fleming, "Painting from Memory" / DJ Stacc3

August 14: Artist Spotlight: Molly McCracken, "Explorative Collage Prints" / DJ Cinema Hearts

August 21: Build a Diorama Portal -- inspired by the current exhibition, Portals / TBD

August 28: Tissue Paper Stained Glass / DJ Stacc3

Frequently asked questions

What kind of activities will there be?

Activities and materials will vary each week, including special pop-ups from local artists leading activities connected to their professional arts practice. Expect: print making, collage, painting, and more....check the event details for activity listings by date!

What if I don't know much about art?

This is for you, too! Activities are designed for absolute beginners and experienced artists as well. We believe that everyone has an inner creative. How you approach the activity will vary with experience, but instruction will be available from experienced artists and creatives, if you'd like!

Organized by

Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington

Previously known as the Arlington Arts Center, the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that enriches community life by connecting the public with contemporary art and artists through exhibitions, education programs, and an artists-in-residence program. Located at 3550 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA, the museum is open Wed.-Sun. 12-5pm. The museum has free on-site parking, is easy to reach by metro and bus, and is accessible. There is no admission fee to visit. For more information about our exhibitions and programming, visit mocaarlington.org. Follow us @mocaarlington.