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AUCTION PREVIEW Palate attendees can bid on these exclusive art works in support of moCa's mission. If you have advance questions about these works, please contact Kohl Executive Director Megan Lykins Reich at mreich@moCacleveland.org or 440.785.5350. LIVE AUCTION Clotilde Jiménez Self-Portrait in a Beret , 2024 +more Gala Porras-Kim Vessel with lip 1 , 2017 +more Gianna Commito Hupp , 2020 +more Zak Prekop Untitled , 2008 +more Harminder Judge Untitled (story vi) , 2024 +more Chrissie Hynde Extrémal Flower, 2019 +more Michael Weil The Theory of Flux (Left + Right) , 2024 +more Judy Barie Origins i & ii +more Sascha Braunig Big Nets, 2013 +more Angela Dufresne Saratoga Moon , 2013 +more Michael Eastman Blue Column, c. 2010 +more J. Bennett Fitts Arroyo Seco Driving Range , 2004 +more Thomas Frontini Untitled (Sailboat) , 2019 +more Derek Hess Pop Defect, Alcohol Funnycar... , 1994 +more Derek Hess Don Caballero , 1994 +more Derek Hess Fishbone , 1994 +more Derek Hess William Busta Gallery exhibition , 1995 +more Teun Hocks Untitled (Man Playing with Train) , 1996 +more Lori Kella Clouds Over Gros Marne , 2003 +more Daniel Kelly Noir , 2024 +more Maria Lassnig Fraternity , 2008 +more Qian Li Threshold #3, 2024 +more Jessica Mein obra trinta e um , 2013 +more Jessica Mein Trama Seis , 2014 +more Ruben Ulises Rodriguez Montoya Suite Pour L'invisible by Ana Roxanne , 2023 +more Mark Mothersbaugh Untitled (My Struggle prints) , 2016 +more Kay Rosen DIVISIBILITY +more Simone Shubuck Heros , 2006 +more Simone Shubuck Makeout , 2006 +more Simone Shubuck Ottoman , 2006 +more Simone Shubuck Portfolio cover , 2006 +more Simone Shubuck Pouter , 2006 +more An Evening at EDWINS Experience +more Napa Valley NOW Experience +more A Loving Portrait, by Sarah Curry Experience +more Manabu & Madison! Experience +more Silent Art Auction Rules ▶ Please use your paddle number when bidding. ▶ Starting bids and minimum bidding increments are listed per item. You will be contacted by staff if your bid is not at a minimum increment. ▶ An announcement will be made from stage 15 minutes before bidding ends. ▶ The winning bidder will receive a copy of the final bid sheet once the auction has concluded. ▶ All sales are final upon official conclusion of the auction, Apr 27, 2024. ▶ 8% sales tax will be added to your purchase price. ▶ Works cannot be taken tonight. ▶ After receiving receipt, please contact moCa registrar Jamie Sepich (information sent with receipt) for coordination of pick up or coordination with a delivery service. moCa staff will not deliver or install directly. Delivery and subsequent charges are the responsibility of the buyer. ▶ The winning bidder will receive an email confirmation from moCa staff on Monday, May 1, 2024. A purchase agreement will be sent for the winning bidder’s signature. Once completed, the winning bidder will receive an invoice with payment instructions. ▶ All artwork needs to be picked up by May 10, 2024. ▶ Payments must be made within 10 days of event or prior to release of artwork. SILENT AUCTION

moCa at Parade the Circle Jun 8, 2024 FREE for all Join moCa and the co-hort from our Teen Engagement Ambassadors at moCa (T.E.A.M.) during Parade the Cirlce . Experience hands-on making and to find out more about our upcoming season of art. About FREE for all Join moCa and the co-hort from our Teen Engagement Ambassadors at moCa (T.E.A.M.) during Parade the Cirlce . Experience hands-on making and to find out more about our upcoming season of art. FREE for all Join moCa and the co-hort from our Teen Engagement Ambassadors at moCa (T.E.A.M.) during Parade the Cirlce . Experience hands-on making and to find out more about our upcoming season of art.

Liam Foster: The Art of Visual Rhythm Nov 21, 2035 About

Press Release DOWNLOAD PDF Tuesday, January 30, 2024 moCa Cleveland unveils new Mission, Vision, and Values Museum sets an exciting new tone and future focused guide ahead of a dynamic year of exhibitions and projects in 2024 Contacts: Adam Zuccaro SVP Client Strategy Falls & Co. azuccaro@mocacleveland.org 216.408.5717 Tom Poole Creative Director moCa Cleveland tpoole@mocacleveland.org 216.658.6938 Cleveland, Ohio—(January 30, 2024) The Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland (moCa) announces the completion of new Mission, Vision, and Values statements for the 55-year-old organization. Kohl Executive Director Megan Reich led the process, and she notes, “I am incredibly proud of our staff and board, all of whom collaborated thoughtfully to embrace concepts and create language that both draws from moCa’s rich history and articulates our exciting new tone and direction for our future. The words we have chosen crystalize our core intentions and beliefs in true moCa fashion, as we lean into new work and new ambitions. This language frames ongoing visioning and planning that will continue to unfold and reinforce moCa’s essential value.” MISSION Following a 15-month process, moCa’s new mission streamlines its previous 65-word statement into four memorable words: Art Now, in progress. Art Now, in progress succinctly spells out moCa’s purpose. ◼ Art is and will always be at the forefront of all moCa’s endeavors. ◼ Now highlights moCa’s commitment specifically to contemporary art, emphasizing a sense of immediacy and active engagement from its audience. Now also is an invitation to experience, reflect, and be present in the moment. ◼ Progress , meanwhile, represents the museum’s aspiration for continuous advancement and growth. This part of the statement signals moCa’s values, which include a commitment to experimentation, upholding integrity, and fostering an inclusive environment. Far from stationary, “i n progress . . . ” also reminds us that, like contemporary artists and audiences, moCa is always adapting and evolving. The phrase makes room for failure, learning, and growth, and emphasizes the museum’s active, “real time” focus. Like artists, moCa develops and modifies its practices to reflect the current moment, specific needs, and unique opportunities. Together, these components blend into a mission that defines moCa’s identity and direction, illustrating its devotion to the evolving world of art and audiences. VISION As its formal aspiration, moCa’s new vision statement is both immediately feasible and always reaching, achievable at various magnitudes from personally meaningful to society altering: Artists & art lead us to the unfamiliar, where we open and connect to new possibilities. Like the new mission statement, moCa’s new vision statement centers artists and art as catalysts for growth and adaptation. In response and exchange, moCa’s audiences—be them visitors, neighbors, staff, board members, donors, or other artists—bring to life the exciting potential found in experiencing the unfamiliar. moCa is the conduit for this creative exchange. VALUES The key beliefs that shape and drive moCa’s behaviors are presented in pairs to remind us that moCa exists in the shared space of “both/and” as opposed to “either/or” or simply “this.” Our values are: ◼ Curiosity & Experimentation Artists ask questions. Like them, being curious about the world is our starting point. From this place of wonderment, we experiment. Nimble, courageous, and deliberate, our explorations lead us to new potential and create innovations that drive culture forward. ◼ Exchange & Relationships Our work is relational. We make meaning through exchange. By sharing, we form and nurture relationships that build trust. These connections undergird our work, bringing value and relevance to our mission. ◼ Integrity & Inclusion We ground our work in care, love, and trust. We use ethical and responsible business practices. We are boldly inclusive, always pursuing equity, justice, and belonging. We embrace difference, celebrate diverse perspectives, and create spaces for support and wellness. ◼ Cleveland & Everywhere We ground our work in our home city and serve our local community. We also inform and engage in a global art ecology. Collaborating with artists living in Cleveland or beyond, we present work and ideas that matter. We advance culture everywhere by basing our work here. moCa Vice President Marcella Brown , who served on the task force that shepherded the process and is leading its implementation by the board of directors, reflects: “I am so proud to be part of moCa during this exciting time of transformation. This experience drew our dynamic board and staff together in dialogue to address tensions, ask questions, and push around possibilities. Our new mission, vision, and values set a fresh feel for the museum, one that reflects our leadership, creative workforce, and goals for impact, relevancy, and value.” The task force included members of moCa’s board and staff, including Reich, Brown, Nadya Haider, Ben Guess, Jim Stone, and Natalie Grave. Carter Global consulted on a foundational strategic visioning process. The George Gund Foundation provided special support for moCa’s strategic visioning process. moCa Cleveland's Winter/Spring 2024 Season These new guiding statements inform three upcoming exhibitions at moCa. Opening Friday, Feb 2 and running through May 26, 2024 , the shows include the United States debut of Manabu Ikeda’s acclaimed Flowers from the Wreckage retrospective and new commissions, installations, and artworks by Northeast Ohio-raised artist Andrea Bowers and Cleveland-connected collaborative BlackBrain Group . Activating on moCa’s mission ( Art Now, in progress ), Manabu Ikeda will be working onsite for an in-gallery studio residency at moCa at various times throughout the exhibition season. Visitors can experience Ikeda’s creative process for themselves as he creates a monumental new drawing inside moCa’s Mueller Family Gallery. Engagement Guides and CIA students will be available to discuss and answer questions about the artist’s practice during these sessions. Additionally, and in alignment with moCa’s values, collaboration is key this season–from BlackBrain Group’s immersive installation done with our institutional residency partner Julia de Burgos Cultural Art Center (JDBCAC) to collaborations with Great Lakes Science Center (GLSC) and Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund (CELDF) in support of Andrea Bowers’s new monumental neon in downtown Cleveland and multi-gallery exhibition at moCa Cleveland. These three exhibitions explore the power of nature and human nature–asserting our obligation to protect the Great Lakes, envisioning rebirth that comes after climate devastation and symbolizing our existential journeys–they elevate our shared experiences to encourage connection and change. For additional information about the Winter/Spring 2024 Season, visit moCa’s website. Free Admission & Hours Daily Admission at moCa Cleveland is always free to all. Thursdays-Sundays, 11AM-5PM; Holiday hours available at mocacleveland.org About moCa Cleveland For more than 50 years, the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland (moCa) has played a vital role in the city’s cultural landscape. moCa is a conduit and catalyst for creativity and inspiration, offering exhibitions and programs that provide public value and make meaning of the art and ideas of our time. Since its founding in 1968, moCa has presented the works of more than three thousand artists, often through artists’ first solo shows. Soon after its founding, moCa was the first in the region to exhibit the works of many vanguard artists such as Laurie Anderson, Christo, Jasper Johns, Roy Lichtenstein, Adrian Piper, and Andy Warhol. Recent artist commissions and solo exhibitions include work by Tauba Auerbach, Simon Denny, Aleksandra Domanović, Michelle Grabner, Byron Kim, Ragnar Kjartansson, Tony Lewis, Kirk Mangus, Catherine Opie, Adam Pendleton, Sondra Perry, Joyce J. Scott, Do Ho Suh, Liu Wei, Renée Green, and Nina Chanel Abney, among many others. 2024 Institutional Sponsors All current moCa Cleveland exhibitions are funded by leadership gifts from Doreen & Dick Cahoon, Joanne Cohen & Morris Wheeler, Margaret Cohen & Kevin Rahilly, Grosvie & Charlie Cooley, Becky Dunn, Harriet Goldberg, Agnes Gund, Jan Lewis, and Toby Devan Lewis*. * In memory moCa Cleveland receives lead institutional support in part by The Cleveland Foundation, the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, the George Gund Foundation, the Nord Family Foundation, the Leonard Krieger Fund of the Cleveland Foundation, the Ohio Arts Council, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, PNC, and the continuing support of the museum’s Board of Directors, patrons, and members. ### Previous Next

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. February 21, 2026 Art in the Open: Nature Walk & Artist Talk An indoor/outdoor engagement experience presented by moCa Cleveland in partnership with Cleveland Metroparks. + more February 28, 2026 Silent Disco: Red Light Special A silent disco where art, sound, and style collide. + more March 7, 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

Title Round Thomas Frontini Untitled (Sailboat), 2019 Oil on panel 24 1/2 x 20 1/2 inches Estimated Value Range: $4,000 - $7,000 Starting Bid: $2,000 Bidding increments: $250 Many of Thomas Frontini’s allegorical images are set near the sea. In this exceptional work, the sailboat is the powerful subject, standing proud and strong as small elements play on the sand in the foreground. Frontini (b. 1967, Canada) creates paintings that resonate with anyone who cherishes the tranquil beauty of lake and boat life. His work blends the serenity of nature with dreamlike, fantastical imagery, capturing both the calm and mystery of the natural world. Using surrealist techniques—detailed foregrounds layered over atmospheric backdrops—Frontini constructs immersive scenes that juxtapose contemporary objects with historical references. His compositions explore the magic in the mundane and tap into the transformative power of the subconscious, creating metaphors for human experience and meditations on the tension between fantasy and reality. Influenced by his Italian heritage and a deep interest in art history, Frontini’s palette and technical approach reflect a cross-temporal dialogue that merges past and present. Towering landscapes stretch around intricately rendered flora and fauna; thick clouds and cliff faces house futuristic, miniature habitats. Abstract forms glow with light and distance, offering glimpses into imagined futures. The work feels both grounded and otherworldly—rooted in tradition but aimed toward speculative potential. Through careful symbolism and measured ambiguity, Frontini invites viewers into a world where the seen and unseen coexist, and where rituals, memories, and nature intertwine. More: Thomas Frontini Artist Statement "Fantasy and reality are always clashing in one's consciousness, particularly in dreams. Despite technological advances, humans will always rely primarily on basic instinct. My paintings depict the cyclical nature of life, the tendency for humankind to continually return to past tendencies. I often incorporate shrines as a subject in my work to comment on how societies evolve—moving away from insignificant rituals to more enlightened ideas—but in the end, the rituals continue. The shrines are not destroyed; they are simply transformed. Through these images, I attempt to portray the way that fantasy and reality coexist, often in the most unexpected and surreal forms." About the Artist Thomas Frontini received a BFA from the Cleveland Institute of Art and an MFA from Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. He has exhibited widely across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. Solo exhibitions of his work have been held at venues including the Richard Levy Gallery (Albuquerque, NM), William Busta Gallery (Cleveland, OH), and as part of the Venice Biennale satellite programming in Italy, coinciding with the release of his monograph. His work has also appeared in group exhibitions in Miami, New York, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Istanbul, and Santa Fe. Frontini’s paintings are included in several prominent private and public collections, such as the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Seoul, Korea, and the Cleveland Clinic Collection in Ohio. Selected Awards Sara Jane Pyne Materials Grant, Ohio State University (1992) Jurors Award, Chattahoochee Valley Arts Museum (1991) Award of Excellence, Ohio Watercolor Society (1990)

News + Read more at CAN Journal Saturday, February 1, 2025 by Kisha Nicole Foster Photograph by Emmanuel Wallace I recently went to moCa Cleveland for the opening of an exhibit of photos provided by Birthing Beautiful Communities: Dear. Dear is a tribute to the strength, resilience, and beauty of Black motherhood and the community that supports it. Birthing Beautiful Communities is an organization in Northeast Ohio that holistically supports pregnant women from the time they find out they are with child to the birth and beyond. Their goal is to support equitable birth outcomes in communities that have socio-economic disparities. They also have a book, Born to Be: A Tribute to Black Motherhood . This book can be purchased on the Birthing Beautiful Communities website. I have a connection to this organization as they assisted me in my birth with my daughter seven years ago. My doula is Verna Darby, and she was there from my knowing I was pregnant to the delivery room, when I gave birth to Love Jones in 2017. She was at the opening on January 24, 2025. We got to reconnect and it was a joy for her to see Love Jones at age 7, knowing she was the one holding my hand and supporting me as I pushed my baby girl out. Without her, I don’t know if I would have been confident in this journey that is learned while doing the work. ( Read the full article at CAN Journal ) Previous Next

SLAMM SEASON: Teen Talent Show May 11, 2024 Free Join Temple of Passions at moCa Cleveland to experience spoken word during this Poetry Slam & Open mic, created by teen poets. Temple of Passions is a performing arts platform that prioritizes visibilities for BIPOC, Queer folk and allies. Temple of Passions has been engaging with the community through performances, events and more. Stay connected to Temple of Passions mission and work this season by adding to the resilience box and creative response at moCa Cleveland Thus-Sun. Presented by Temple of Passions Save your seat! Register on eventbrite . About Free Join Temple of Passions at moCa Cleveland to experience spoken word during this Poetry Slam & Open mic, created by teen poets. Temple of Passions is a performing arts platform that prioritizes visibilities for BIPOC, Queer folk and allies. Temple of Passions has been engaging with the community through performances, events and more. Stay connected to Temple of Passions mission and work this season by adding to the resilience box and creative response at moCa Cleveland Thus-Sun. Presented by Temple of Passions Save your seat! Register on eventbrite . Free Join Temple of Passions at moCa Cleveland to experience spoken word during this Poetry Slam & Open mic, created by teen poets. Temple of Passions is a performing arts platform that prioritizes visibilities for BIPOC, Queer folk and allies. Temple of Passions has been engaging with the community through performances, events and more. Stay connected to Temple of Passions mission and work this season by adding to the resilience box and creative response at moCa Cleveland Thus-Sun. Presented by Temple of Passions Save your seat! Register on eventbrite .

Title Round Michael Weil The Theory of Flux (Left + Right) , 2024 Archival print on German Etching Paper mounted to Dibond 53 3/8 x 80 inches Estimated Value Range: $5,000 - $8,000 Starting Bid: $4,000 Courtesy of SHAHEEN modern & contemporary art, Foothill Galleries and Michael Weil Michael Weil’s The Theory of Flux (Left + Right) , from his recent Grande Quatrefoils series, captures, inverts, and re-presents the balance, repetition, and patterns of nature often overlooked by man. Through his lens, Weil amplifies the natural world's inherent harmony, inviting the viewer to consider both its simplicity and complexity. As a tenured photographer, Cleveland gallerist, teacher, and PhD in Art History, Weil is a master of technique and concept, with works held in many private and museum collections such as the Cleveland Museum of Art and the Cleveland Clinic. More: Michael Weil Michael Weil established Foothill Galleries in 2015 with the momentum of 30 years of camera work, photography education and art appreciation urging him on. He has a PhD in art history—with a concentration in photohistory—from Case Western Reserve University, and has taught art history at Northeast Ohio schools including Case, the Cleveland Institute of Art, and Cleveland State University. His artwork has been shown in exhibitions around Cleveland and has been acquired by the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Cleveland Clinic, among other private collections.

Studio Access w/ Manabu Ikeda May 19, 2024 Experience the artist create onsite at moCa as he develops a new monumental artwork over the course of the Winter/Spring season. About Experience the artist create onsite at moCa as he develops a new monumental artwork over the course of the Winter/Spring season. Experience the artist create onsite at moCa as he develops a new monumental artwork over the course of the Winter/Spring season.

Title Round Sascha Braunig Big Nets, 2013 Screenprint, edition of 75 Framed: 24 x 20 inches Estimated Value Range: $700 - $1,200 Starting Bid: $300 Bidding increments: $100 More: Sascha Braunig Sascha Braunig (b. 1983, Qualicum Beach, BC, Canada) lives and works in Portland, Maine. She holds a BFA from The Cooper Union and an MFA in painting from Yale University. Braunig was awarded a residency from the Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program in 2016, a Pollock-Krasner Foundation award in 2016, and a Macdowell Fellowship in 2013. Selected solo exhibitions include François Ghebaly, New York and Los Angeles, USA; Oakville Galleries, Ontario, Canada; Magenta Plains, New York, USA; Office Baroque, Brussels, Belgium; Atlanta Contemporary, Atlanta, USA; and MoMA PS1, New York, USA. Her work has been featured in institutional exhibitions including the Quebec City Biennial; Oakville Galleries, Ontario, Canada; Portland Museum of Art, Portland, USA; National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, Australia; Aïshti Foundation, Beirut, Lebanon; Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland, Cleveland, USA; and the New Museum Triennial, New York, USA.

Studio Access w/ Manabu Ikeda May 26, 2024 Experience the artist create onsite at moCa as he develops a new monumental artwork over the course of the Winter/Spring season. About Experience the artist create onsite at moCa as he develops a new monumental artwork over the course of the Winter/Spring season. Experience the artist create onsite at moCa as he develops a new monumental artwork over the course of the Winter/Spring season.