Join artist Erykah Townsend for a free afternoon of drop-in, festive art-making, treats, movies, and coming together for the holidays.
Take in a special 25th anniversay screening of the film Dr. Seuss's How The Grinch Stole Christmas starring Jim Carrey.
Create your own custom greeting cards for someone special.
Share a snack at the seasonal treat bar with hot cocoa and sweet surprises for all ages.
Then stay as the artist shares the inspirations behind her exhibition "Happy" Holidays, now at moCa.
Come cozy in pajamas or bundled in your wintry warmest. Bring a blanket or pillow to camp out in front of the movie screen. This event is the perfect way to slow down, connect, and celebrate with loved ones during the holiday season.
About "Happy Holidays"
Happy” Holidays, the first solo museum exhibition of multimedia artist Erykah Townsend, explores how consumerism shapes Christmas. Rather than a joyous time, this season can create high expectations and financial stress, especially for those with limited means. Townsend blends humor with earnest reflection to examine Western commercialism and how shopping and spending have consumed Christmas.
About Erykah Townsend
Erykah Townsend, also known as E.T., is a conceptual artist from Cleveland, Ohio. Her art boldly confronts and questions the role of pop culture in our lives. She states, “I use pop culture as a medium itself—exploring the spaces it fills in our lives and the inquiry of how real are the imaginary." Through reflective and humorous narratives, Townsend references art history and critiques consumerism and western culture, using characters, cultural icons, and objects as allegories for her criticism. In addition, her work includes elements from their original sources, providing the audience with a fresh and sentimental encounter. Townsend received her BFA in painting from The Cleveland Institute of Art in 2020.
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