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Explore art and yourself at moCa events. New art, new perspectives, and new connections: find the right fit for you. Free activities in Cleveland, art talks, and parties to explore your creative side. Events Date Title One sentence desciption + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Explore art and yourself at moCa events: find the right fit for you. May 29, 2026 Future Kitchens + more June 6, 2026 Family Canvas: Art in Nature A nature-based exploration of art with moCa and the Cleveland Metroparks + more June 18, 2026 Freedom Lecture: Dani McClain + more June 18, 2026 In Response w/ Art Therapy Studio Engage contemporary art as a starting point for mindfulness, reflection, and meaningful connection + more June 25, 2026 Classic In Its Exhibit: Reasonable Doubt Jay-Z Experience Celebrate the 1996 Jay-Z debut album of Reasonable Doubt. Expect the atmosphere to channel the essence of a classic Jay-Z night. + more July 11, 2026 Art in the Open: Nature Walk & Artist Talk An outdoor nature walk followed by a hands-on art experience with artist Charmaine Spencer. Presented by moCa Cleveland in partnership with Cleveland Metroparks. + more July 16, 2026 In Response w/ Art Therapy Studio Engage contemporary art as a starting point for mindfulness, reflection, and meaningful connection + more August 1, 2026 Family Canvas: Art in Nature A nature-based exploration of art with moCa and the Cleveland Metroparks + more Date Title One sentence desciption + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more All Events ↓ All Events moCa NOW moCa Saturday Parties Talks

Date Title One sentence desciption + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Thu. June 18, 2026 Freedom Lecture: Dani McClain 6-8PM at moCa Cleveland GET TICKETS Cincinnati-based author and journalist Dani McClain comes to moCa for an interactive public conversation shaped by the questions at the heart of Homing Instinct: Letting Go of the Shore : What does it mean to belong somewhere? What do we carry across generations? What must we release to move toward the futures we are trying to build? Presented as part of ThirdSpace’s Freedom Lecture series, McClain will draw from her acclaimed writings, including Homing Instinct , her original short story included in Octavia’s Brood , which served as the foundation for Lydia Dean Pilcher’s film of the same name. The gathering will invite audiences into guided conversation, reflection, and shared discovery, setting the frame for a Juneteenth weekend of intergenerational conversation, collective memory, and dreaming out loud. EXPERIENCE HOMING INSTINCT: Come early to experience the three-channel video presentation of Homing Instinct prior to the talk and tour moCa's galleries. BAR OPENS: 6PM TALK: Begins at 6:30PM TICKETS: $10 (includes one drink ticket to be used on the evening of the event) About the author McClain reports on race, parenting and reproductive health. Her writing has appeared in outlets including The New York Times , TIME , The Atlantic , and Harper's Bazaar . Her work has been recognized by the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association, the National Association of Black Journalists and Planned Parenthood Federation of America, and she has received a James Aronson Award for Social Justice Journalism. McClain is a contributing writer at The Nation . She was a staff reporter at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and has worked as a strategist with organizations including Color of Change and the Drug Policy Alliance. Her book, "We Live for the We: The Political Power of Black Motherhood," was published in 2019 by Bold Type Books and was shortlisted in 2020 for a Hurston/Wright Legacy Award. She was the Cincinnati Public Library's writer-in-residence in 2020 and 2021. This talk is supported by Presented by

Date Title One sentence desciption + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more 6-8PM Thu. June 18, 2026 Freedom Lecture: Dani McClain GET TICKETS at moCa Cleveland Cincinnati-based author and journalist Dani McClain comes to moCa for an interactive public conversation shaped by the questions at the heart of Homing Instinct: Letting Go of the Shore : What does it mean to belong somewhere? What do we carry across generations? What must we release to move toward the futures we are trying to build? Presented as part of ThirdSpace’s Freedom Lecture series, McClain will draw from her acclaimed writings, including Homing Instinct , her original short story included in Octavia’s Brood , which served as the foundation for Lydia Dean Pilcher’s film of the same name. The gathering will invite audiences into guided conversation, reflection, and shared discovery, setting the frame for a Juneteenth weekend of intergenerational conversation, collective memory, and dreaming out loud. EXPERIENCE HOMING INSTINCT: Come early to experience the three-channel video presentation of Homing Instinct prior to the talk and tour moCa's galleries. BAR OPENS: 6PM TALK: Begins at 6:30PM TICKETS: $10 (includes one drink ticket to be used on the evening of the event) About the author McClain reports on race, parenting and reproductive health. Her writing has appeared in outlets including The New York Times , TIME , The Atlantic , and Harper's Bazaar . Her work has been recognized by the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association, the National Association of Black Journalists and Planned Parenthood Federation of America, and she has received a James Aronson Award for Social Justice Journalism. McClain is a contributing writer at The Nation . She was a staff reporter at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and has worked as a strategist with organizations including Color of Change and the Drug Policy Alliance. Her book, "We Live for the We: The Political Power of Black Motherhood," was published in 2019 by Bold Type Books and was shortlisted in 2020 for a Hurston/Wright Legacy Award. She was the Cincinnati Public Library's writer-in-residence in 2020 and 2021. This talk is supported by Presented by

Hosted by DJ Hellerman, moCa Cleveland Deputy Director & Senior Curator, What's Up? explores the art in moCa's galleries and the reasons that drive artists to keep creating. Events What's Up? focuses on ART NOW— Conversations with artists about art, ideas, and why making matters. Hosted by DJ Hellerman, moCa Cleveland Deputy Director & Senior Curator, What's Up? explores the art in moCa's galleries and what drives artists to keep creating. LISTEN ON APPLE LISTEN ON SPOTIFY LISTEN ON AMAZON LISTEN ON YOUTUBE LISTEN ON I HEART Date Title One sentence desciption + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Explore art and yourself at moCa events: find the right fit for you. Date Title One sentence desciption + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Talks ↓ All Events moCa NOW moCa Saturday Parties Talks Episode 4 Add a Title +more Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Episode 3 Add a Title +more Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Episode 2 Add a Title +more Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Episode 1 Add a Title +more Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. SEASON 1

Explore art and yourself at moCa events. New art, new perspectives, and new connections: find the right fit for you. Free activities in Cleveland, art talks, and parties to explore your creative side. Events Date Title One sentence desciption + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Explore art and yourself at moCa events: find the right fit for you. May 29, 2026 Future Kitchens + more June 6, 2026 Family Canvas: Art in Nature A nature-based exploration of art with moCa and the Cleveland Metroparks + more June 18, 2026 Freedom Lecture: Dani McClain + more June 18, 2026 In Response w/ Art Therapy Studio Engage contemporary art as a starting point for mindfulness, reflection, and meaningful connection + more June 25, 2026 Classic In Its Exhibit: Reasonable Doubt Jay-Z Experience Celebrate the 1996 Jay-Z debut album of Reasonable Doubt. Expect the atmosphere to channel the essence of a classic Jay-Z night. + more July 11, 2026 Art in the Open: Nature Walk & Artist Talk An outdoor nature walk followed by a hands-on art experience with artist Charmaine Spencer. Presented by moCa Cleveland in partnership with Cleveland Metroparks. + more July 16, 2026 In Response w/ Art Therapy Studio Engage contemporary art as a starting point for mindfulness, reflection, and meaningful connection + more August 1, 2026 Family Canvas: Art in Nature A nature-based exploration of art with moCa and the Cleveland Metroparks + more Date Title One sentence desciption + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more All Events ↓ All Events moCa NOW moCa Saturday Parties Talks

moCa Cleveland brings art now through free exhibitions and events. All ages welcome. Free daily admission. NEW SEASON. NOW OPEN! EXHIBITIONS NOW THROUGH AUG 2 OHIO NOW: State of Nature NOW THROUGH AUG 2 SKY HOPINKA The Myth is Now NOW THROUGH AUG 2 KING COBRA When You are Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea NOW THROUGH AUG 2 HOMING INSTINCT Letting Go of the Shore May 29, 2026 Future Kitchens + more June 6, 2026 Family Canvas: Art in Nature + more June 18, 2026 Freedom Lecture: Dani McClain + more All Events VISIT moCa's building is CLOSED as we prepare for a new season of art. Opening Night: Jan 30 ◼ Hours Thursdays & Fridays 1-8PM Saturdays & Sundays 11AM-5PM ◼ Gallery Admission FREE for all who live & learn in Ohio & all youth under 18 $10 Adults outside of Ohio EVENTS NEW SEASON. NOW OPEN! ▶ ART NOW, IN PROGRESS ... ▶ moCa WILL BE CLOSED ON THU. NOV 20 for the Futureland Summit. ▶ moCa WILL BE CLOSED ON THU. NOV 20 for the Futureland Summit.▶ moCa WILL BE CLOSED ON THU. NOV 20 for the Futureland Summit.▶ moCa WILL BE CLOSED ON THU. NOV 20 for the Futureland Summit. ▶ moCa WILL BE CLOSED ON THU. NOV 20 for the Futureland Summit. ▶ moCa WILL BE CLOSED ON THU. NOV 20 for the Futureland Summit. ▶ moCa WILL BE CLOSED ON THU. NOV 20 for the Futureland Summit. Exhibitions NOW THROUGH AUG 2 OHIO NOW: State of Nature Events May 29, 2026 Future Kitchens June 6, 2026 Family Canvas: Art in Nature June 18, 2026 Freedom Lecture: Dani McClain All Events NOW THROUGH AUG 2 SKY HOPINKA The Myth Is Now NOW THROUGH AUG 2 KING COBRA When You Are Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea NOW THROUGH AUG 2 HOMING INSTINCT Letting Go of the Shore NOW through Jan 4 Beverly Semmes The Dresses NOW THROUGH AUG 2 OHIO NOW State of Nature NOW THROUGH AUG 2 SKY HOPINKA The Myth is Now NOW THROUGH AUG 2 KING COBRA When You are Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea NOW THROUGH AUG 2 HOMING INSTINCT Letting Go of the Shore Exhibitions Events Upcoming Exhibitions Events Opening Jan. 24 Harminder Judge Bootstrap Paradox May 29, 2026 Future Kitchens June 6, 2026 Family Canvas: Art in Nature June 18, 2026 Freedom Lecture: Dani McClain All Events Upcoming Exhibitions Events Opening Jan. 24 Harminder Judge Bootstrap Paradox May 29, 2026 Future Kitchens June 6, 2026 Family Canvas: Art in Nature June 18, 2026 Freedom Lecture: Dani McClain All Events Opening Jan. 24 Gala Porras-Kim A Hand in Nature Opening Jan. 24 Birthing Beautiful Communities Dear Opening Jan. 24 Gala Porras-Kim A Hand in Nature Opening Jan. 24 Birthing Beautiful Communities Dear TONIGHT'S EVENT IS SOLD OUT! SOLD OUT Thursdays & Fridays 1-8PM FREE for those who live & learn in Ohio & all youth under 18 $10 Adults outside of Ohio NEWS Marcella Brown Leads moCa Cleveland Board as President The change includes new Board Officer appointments and three new Board Directors. +more May 29, 2026 Future Kitchens June 6, 2026 Family Canvas: Art in Nature June 18, 2026 Freedom Lecture: Dani McClain All Events Our mission: Art Now, in progress... +more NEW DROP MIDWEST KIDS x moCa Cleveland Wear art every day with this limited-edition collab. +more Thursdays & Fridays 1-8PM FREE for those who live & learn in Ohio & all youth under 18 $10 Adults outside of Ohio Visit moCa is CLOSED as we prepare for a new season of art. Opening: Jan 30. ◼ Hours Thursday & Friday 1-8PM Saturday & Sunday 11AM-5PM Thursdays & Fridays 1-8PM Saturdays & Sundays 11AM-5PM ◼ Gallery Admission FREE for all who live & learn in Ohio & youth under 18 $10 Adults who live outside Ohio Thursdays & Fridays 1-8PM FREE for those who live & learn in Ohio & all youth under 18 $10 Adults outside of Ohio News All News CAN Journal: Ohio Now: The State of Nature +more FreshWater: Art stares Mother Nature in the eye at moCa Cleveland exhibits that rethink environmental bonds + more cleveland.com: Four provocative contemporary art exhibitions launch moCa Cleveland’s season + more ▶ ART NOW, IN PROGRESS ...

Explore art and yourself at moCa events. New art, new perspectives, and new connections: find the right fit for you. Free activities in Cleveland, art talks, and parties to explore your creative side. Events Date Title One sentence desciption + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Explore art and yourself at moCa events: find the right fit for you. June 6, 2026 Family Canvas: Art in Nature A nature-based exploration of art with moCa and the Cleveland Metroparks + more August 1, 2026 Family Canvas: Art in Nature A nature-based exploration of art with moCa and the Cleveland Metroparks + more Date Title One sentence desciption + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more moCa Saturdays ↓ All Events moCa NOW moCa Saturday Parties Talks Family Fun on moCa Saturdays is made possible through major support by PNC. While moCa is free to all who live and learn in Ohio and all youth every day, PNC supports the self-guided and staff-led workshops, activities, and partnerships that make Saturdays FUN!

Explore art and yourself at moCa events. New art, new perspectives, and new connections: find the right fit for you. Free activities in Cleveland, art talks, and parties to explore your creative side. Events Date Title One sentence desciption + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Explore art and yourself at moCa events: find the right fit for you. Date Title One sentence desciption + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more moCa NOW ↓ All Events moCa NOW moCa Saturday Talks Parties

Explore art and yourself at moCa events. New art, new perspectives, and new connections: find the right fit for you. Free activities in Cleveland, art talks, and parties to explore your creative side. Events Date Title One sentence desciption + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Explore art and yourself at moCa events: find the right fit for you. May 29, 2026 Future Kitchens + more June 18, 2026 Freedom Lecture: Dani McClain + more July 11, 2026 Art in the Open: Nature Walk & Artist Talk An outdoor nature walk followed by a hands-on art experience with artist Charmaine Spencer. Presented by moCa Cleveland in partnership with Cleveland Metroparks. + more Date Title One sentence desciption + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Talks ↓ All Events moCa NOW moCa Saturday Parties Talks

Explore art and yourself at moCa events. New art, new perspectives, and new connections: find the right fit for you. Free activities in Cleveland, art talks, and parties to explore your creative side. Events Date Title One sentence desciption + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Explore art and yourself at moCa events: find the right fit for you. June 25, 2026 Classic In Its Exhibit: Reasonable Doubt Jay-Z Experience Celebrate the 1996 Jay-Z debut album of Reasonable Doubt. Expect the atmosphere to channel the essence of a classic Jay-Z night. + more Date Title One sentence desciption + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Parties ↓ All Events moCa NOW moCa Saturday Parties Talks

Date Title One sentence desciption + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Thu. May 21, 2026 In Response w/ Art Therapy Studio 6-7:30PM at moCa Cleveland $5 SIGN UP In Response invites you to engage contemporary art as a starting point for mindfulness, reflection, and meaningful connection at moCa Cleveland. Facilitated by Art Therapy Studio, each session begins with guided time in the galleries, where participants closely observe select works from the exhibitions on view and engage in thoughtful group discussion. Grounded in slowing down and intentional observation, the experience creates space for presence, curiosity, and shared insight. Following the gallery engagement, participants transition into an accessible, hands-on art-making experience focused on process rather than perfection, encouraging creative response, emotional awareness, and self-expression. Offered on the third Thursday of each month until July 2026, the series is designed to be welcoming to both first-time and returning participants, with a consistent structure that fosters ease and belonging. No prior art experience is needed; come as you are, and respond in your own way. A $5 reservation hold will be refunded at check-in. Please note: Eventbrite's processing fees are non-refundable.