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EXHIBITIONS ◼ ART NOW ▶ Now Winter/Spring 2024 Opening Feb 2 Manabu Ikeda: Flowers from the Wreckage + more Project 04 Andrea Bowers: Exist, Flourish, Evolve + more Project 05 Ariel Vergez + more Now Ohio Now: State of Nature +more KING COBRA: When You Are Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea +more Sky Hopinka: The Myth Is Now +more Homing Instinct: Letting Go of the Shore +more ▶ Upcoming Exhibitions ◀ Past Exhibitions ▶ Upcoming Exhibitions ◀ Past Exhibitions Maggie Menghan Chen: Body Building Exercise + more Jun 27, 2025-Jan 4, 2026 Beverly Semmes: The Dresses + more Jun 27, 2025-Jan 4, 2026 Kelli Connell: Double Life + more Jun 27, 2025-Jan 4, 2026 Erykah Townsend: "Happy" Holidays + more Jun 27, 2025-Jan 4, 2026 Clotilde Jiménez: Shapeshift + more Jun 27, 2025-Jan 4, 2026 Birthing Beautiful Communities: Dear + more Jan 24-Jun 1, 2025 Harminder Judge: Bootstrap Paradox + more Jan 24-Jun 1, 2025 Gala Porras-Kim: A Hand in Nature + more Jan 24-Jun 1, 2025 Message from Our Planet + more Jun 28-Dec 29, 2024 Ruben Ulises Rodriguez Montoya: Skinchangers: Begotten of my Flesh + more Jun 28-Dec 29, 2024 A PLACE meant: co-organized with Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry + more Jun 28-Dec 29, 2024 Manabu Ikeda: Flowers from the Wreckage + more Feb 2-May 26, 2024 Andrea Bowers: Exist, Flourish, Evolve + more Feb 2-May 26, 2024 BlackBrain: SCRD GRDN + more Feb 2-May 26, 2024 A soft place to land + more Jul 7-Jan 7, 2024 Nina Chanel Abney: Cafeteria 2 + more Jan 27, 2023-Jan 7, 2024 Don't mind if I do + more Jul 7, 2023-Jan 7, 2024 ¡Juntos! (Together) + more Jul 7, 2023-Jan 7, 2024 Nina Chanel Abney: Big Butch Synergy + more Jan 27-Jun 11, 2023 Sam Falls: We Are Dust and Shadow + more Jan 27-Jun 11, 2023 Amber N. Ford: Someone, Somewhere, Something + more Jan 27-Jun 11, 2023 Bruno Casiano: Pieces of Me + more Jan 27-Jun 11, 2023 Renée Green: Contact + more Jul 16-Dec 31, 2022 Puppies Puppies (Jade Kuriki Olivo) + more Jan 28-Jun 5, 2022 Jerome AB: At Once Terrifying and Equally Freeing + more Jan 28-Jun 5, 2022 J.J. Adams: Flowers in Temporary Hands + more Jan 28-Jun 5, 2022 Honey Pierre: Bloodline + more Mar 18-Apr 17, 2022 Aram Han Sifuentes: Who Was This Built to Protect? + more Jan 28-Jun 5, 2022 Ryan Harris: Sincerely, Us + more Jan 29-Mar 6, 2022 Dana Oldfather: Flyfall + more Jan 28-Jun 5, 2022 Robert Banks and Dexter Davis: Color Me Boneface + more Mar 18-Jun 5, 2022 Where We Overlap + more Apr 29-Jun 5, 2022 Joyce Morrow Jones: Black Butterfly + more Nov 19, 2021-Jan 2, 2022 Axis Mundo: Queer Networks in Chicano L.A. + more Jul 16, 2021-Jan 2, 2022 The National AIDS Memorial Quilt + more Oct 8, 2021-Jan 2, 2022 Terry Joshua: The Pinkest Hue + more Nov 19, 2021-Jan 2, 2022 Lawrence Baker: Taking Another Look + more Oct 8-Nov 7, 2021 Stina Aleah: "Helping" Hands + more Aug 27-Sep 26, 2021 Aawful Aaron by Aaron D. Williams + more Jul 16-Aug 15, 2021 Imagine Otherwise + more Feb 18-Jun 5, 2021 Martin Creed: Work No. 3398 EVERYTHING IS GOING TO BE ALRIGHT + more Jul 1, 2020-Jun 5, 2021 Naeem Mohaiemen: Monday, Day 3753 + more Feb 18-Jun 5, 2021 Temporary Spaces of Joy and Freedom + more Jan 31, 2020-Jan 2, 2021 Margaret Kilgallen: that’s where the beauty is. + more Jan 31, 2020-Jan 2, 2021 Nina Katchadourian: Monument to the Unelected + more Oct 22-Nov 29, 2020 Paul Ramírez Jonas: Public Trust + more Oct 8-Nov 7, 2020

Date Title One sentence desciption + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more 5:30-7:30PM Thu. June 26, 2025 Art NOW: Summer/Fall Exhibition Preview Party INVITATION ONLY at moCa Cleveland moCa NOW Donor Event: Invitation Only Join us at an exclusive preview reception celebrating the artists, partners, and supporters as moCa unveils a new season of art now… in progress! This event is by invitation only. For information on joining the moCa NOW Donor Program, visit mocacleveland.org/moca-now .

Date Title One sentence desciption + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more 12-2:30PM Sat. May 2, 2026 Family Canvas: Art in Nature SIGN UP at moCa Cleveland Free to all This monthly program welcomes Metroparks naturalists each month at moCa as they facilitate interactive workshops focused on nature-based themes. Each session features three nature stations inside moCa and outside our front door in Cleveland Metroparks’ Mobile NatureTracks, alongside an immersive artmaking experience led by Wave Space Studio. Observe, reflect, and create while exploring the shared ground between ecological systems, contemporary art, and everyday experience. The program is connected to the exhibitions currently at moCa Cleveland, with a strong thematic anchor in Ohio Now: State of Nature . Participants are encouraged to consider how artists and naturalists alike use observation, experimentation, and curiosity to understand the world around them. Developed in partnership with moCa and the Cleveland Metroparks. Family Fun supported by PNC.

Date Title One sentence desciption + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more 12-2:30PM Sun. December 28, 2025 Sensory Sundays SIGN UP at moCa Cleveland Free to all The last Sunday of the month at moCa. Sensory Sundays are designed for neurodiverse visitors and their families. Each session includes a touch table, sound and texture experiences, and audio descriptions of select artworks. Hosted in the Rayburn Practice Lab, these mornings create a calm, engaging environment for multi-sensory learning. Supported by

moCa Cleveland Job Application Application for Employment Please answer each question fully and accurately. No action will be taken on this application until all questions have been answered. In reading and answering the following questions, be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based upon non-job-related information. Position you are applying for:* Date submitted* First name* Last name* Email* Daytime phone* When are you available to begin working? Have you worked for moCa in the past?* No Yes If yes, when? I am seeking: Full-time (30+ hours) Part-time (1-29 hours) Volunteer Work (unpaid) Resume/Cover Letter Upload Upload File If applicable, link to professional website or portfolio. APPLY NOW An Equal Opportunity Employer moCa Cleveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leave of absence, compensation, and training. Certification & Attestation I certify that all information provided in this employment application is true and complete. I understand that any false information or omission may disqualify me from consideration for employment and may result in my dismissal if discovered at a later date. If hired, I understand that I will need to provide proof of my eligibility to work in the United States. I authorize the investigation of any or all statements contained in this application. I also authorize, whether listed or not, any person, school, current employer, past employers and organizations to provide relevant information and opinions that may be useful in making a hiring decision. I release such persons and organizations from any legal liability in making such statements. I understand that this application, verbal statements by management, or subsequent employment does not create an express or implied contract of employment nor guarantee employment for any definite period of time. Only moCa’s Executive Director has the authority to enter into an agreement of employment for any specified period and such agreement must be in writing, signed by the Executive Director If employed, I understand that I have been hired at the will of the employer and my employment may be terminated at any time, with or without reason and with or without notice. I have read, understand, and by applying, consent to these statements. Engagement Guide Open Jobs

Date Title One sentence desciption + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more 2-6PM Sat. November 8, 2025 Cleveland CROWN Convention 2025 SIGN UP at moCa Cleveland Free moCa Cleveland hosts the 2nd Annual Cleveland CROWN Convention, a celebration and honoring of the natural hair experience. The Convention affirms Black beauty and uplifts the creativity, heritage, and community power that surround and shape the lived experience of hair. This gathering was created to champion the values of the CROWN Act, while making space for connection, healing, artistry, and advocacy. Cleveland CROWN Convention centers around fostering a greater sense of connectedness through shared experiences, panel discussions, food, and memorable exchange. FEATURED VENDORS: Beauty by Briana Nicole Jurnee Ta'Zion Ajah Hales Creative Services dba The Living Liberosis Coko's Crown Select Silk Raecreation Bomani Beauty MD Community Advisory Board Devin Chandler As a 9 year professional open format DJ, my passion for music and the arts has been with me from the very beginning. My knowledge of music started with genres like r&b, disco and pop through members of my family and their varied life experiences. The love for these genres then merged with hip hop and this has continued to transform my life to this day. I love connecting with an audience providing a great time when I’m not lost in music all to myself. There is so much music to explore and I enjoy presenting new sounds and experiences to others to keep passing on. Matthew Dennis As a creative, I thoroughly enjoy working to understand culture as it relates to communication to identify the various perspectives that bring each creative idea to life. I strive to help market creatively within a brand or company by being self-motivated, trendy, and cultural. I am satisfied best when I can contribute these real-world experiences to the team and deliver results. Amber N. Ford Amber N. Ford is an artist based in Pittsburgh, PA. She holds a BFA in Photography from the Cleveland Institute of Art and is currently a MFA candidate at Carnegie Mellon University. Her work has earned critical acclaim through exhibitions with FRONT Triennial, moCa Cleveland, and Kent State University Museum. In 2024, she was awarded the Emerging Artist Prize by the Cleveland Arts Prize, and named an Artist-in-Residence for moCa Cleveland in 2022. Her photojournalistic credits include The Washington Post, New York Times, NPR, and more. Yana Glover Yana G is a Cleveland-native creative and skilled loctician who founded Glo Locs in Lakewood where she has been professionally building and maintaining locs since 2016. As an early collaborator and founding member of the advisory board for Cleveland CROWN Convention, she blends her passion for heritage, haircare, and community connection to uplift local beauty culture with artistry and integrity. Courtney L. Green Courtney L. Green is moCa Cleveland’s Special Events & Development Programming Manager. A creative, educator, and strategic planner, she thrives at the intersection of community and connection. With a background in arts education and cultural programming, Courtney brings a passion for designing experiences that foster belonging and inspire collaboration. Her work reflects a deep commitment to creativity as a tool for engagement, ensuring that every event at moCa builds meaningful relationships and lasting impact. Joshua L. Hill Joshua L. Hill is the Senior Engagement Officer at moCa Cleveland, where he leads strategies that connect art, community, and impact. He develops partnerships, programs, and experiences that deepen belonging and dialogue across Cleveland’s cultural landscape. With a background in arts management and community health, Joshua’s work centers creative collaboration and equity, bridging artists, neighborhoods, and institutions to make contemporary art accessible, relevant, and transformative for all. Natasha Lovelace Natasha Lovelace was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio with family roots in East Cleveland. Shortly after graduating high school in 2005 she joined the Ohio Army National Guard. In 2011 her unit was deployed to Afghanistan where she served in Operation Enduring Freedom. After returning home she began studying psychology and sociology, driven by trauma induced mental health disorders that a rising number of soldiers experience post-deployment. Eventually, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology at Cleveland State University and began pouring into her community. In July of 2021 her oldest daughter, Makayla, became a victim of gun violence when she was shot in the head by a stray bullet in East Cleveland. Makayla survived her brain injury and began healing and thriving. This incident motivated the pivot to do work with anyone who have experience violent crimes and not just military members. Currently, Natasha is continuing her education to obtain a Master’s degree in Psychology. She serves on the Board of Directors for Slavic Village Development and continues to help families heal through her work as a Qualified Mental Health Specialist. Natasha sits on the Veterans Advisory Committee with Everytown for Gun Safety and is an active member with Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice. Her goal is to continue to advocate for mental health and gun violence awareness by researching the relationship between the two and fighting for the right to heal. Natasha strives to consistently exhibit the revolution of love through the evolution of herself. TK Shorter TK Shorter is a Cleveland-based DJ, creative, and serial entrepreneur who blends music, art, and community to craft immersive experiences. Known for curating vibrant events that bring people together, TK amplifies local voices while fostering inclusive spaces for expression and celebration. Whether behind the decks, collaborating with artists, or mentoring emerging creatives, TK brings energy, vision, and authenticity to every project while shaping a dynamic cultural landscape in Cleveland and beyond. Dayja Smith Dayja Smith is a member of ForbesBLK, Founder and CEO of Coko’s Crown and D. Smith Development Co., and a recognized entrepreneur and community leader in Cleveland. She serves as Chair of Professional Development for the Urban League of Greater Cleveland’s Young Professionals, Co-Chair of the Urban Land Institute’s Real Estate Diversity Initiative, and is a Board Advisory Member for the Cleveland Crown Convention. Dayja champions empowerment, equity, and meaningful community impact. Abigail R. Thomas Abigail Thomas is a marketing and communications professional who believes every brand has a story worth telling. With expertise in marketing strategy, content development, and event execution, she helps organizations bring their mission, message, and moments to life. Abigail specializes in creating authentic campaigns that foster community, spark engagement, and deliver measurable impact. Purpose-driven and collaborative, she combines creativity and strategy to ensure marketing efforts are not only seen, but genuinely felt. Aaron D. Williams "Aawful Aaron" Aaron D. Williams, professional alias, "Aawful Aaron," is a groundbreaking contemporary artist who masterfully integrates traditional and experimental techniques. His innovative approach combines visual art, music, film, and fashion to create unprecedented cultural dialogue and community engagement platforms. This cross-disciplinary methodology demonstrates his keen awareness of evolving artistic practices and their role in social transformation. As the founder of artist collective - Young Cleveland Renaissance, his ability to challenge artistic conventions and transform perspectives through visual communication has revolutionized Cleveland's art landscape by bridging subculture and contemporary art scenes. Williams' artistic excellence has garnered significant recognition through his landmark solo exhibition at moCa Cleveland and installations at prestigious venues, including Cleveland Public Library and Riffe Gallery. His collaborations with major institutions like FRONT International and LAND Studios showcase his growing influence. As Community Liaison at Zygote Press, he continues to push boundaries in artistic practice while making lasting contributions to Cleveland's cultural fabric through innovative community outreach programs

Date Title One sentence desciption + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more 12-2:30PM Sat. October 4, 2025 moCa Saturday: FAM Day (Family, Art & Movement) SIGN UP at moCa Cleveland Free with admission Move with meaning in this transformative experience where visual art meets street dance. Join the acclaimed 10K Movement to reconnect with your body, creativity, and expression—through moves inspired by the current exhibitions of Clotilde Jiménez and Maggie Menghan Chen. All ages and levels welcome—no experience needed. Presented in partnership w/

Ohio NOW: Benefit & Art Raffle Thank you for attending the Ohio NOW event in support of moCa Cleveland! Your generosity and spirit made for a wonderful evening of art and conversation. Spot yourself in the gallery below. Photos by Ned Sanders III @photocredned.

News + Read more at Art News Friday, October 11, 2024 By Alex Greenberger One’s eye typically skates right over the list of materials on the caption for an artwork, since the verbiage used—“oil on canvas,” “ink on paper,” and the like—tends to be more perfunctory than it is engaging. But in the case of Ruben Ulises Rodriguez Montoya ’s sculptures of creatures in transformation, the words used to describe his many materials cannot be ignored because they are so stylized and so bizarre. Take the case of The Lil Rat That Made It on Board the Ship (2021), a sculpture that appeared at Artists Space in New York this past summer. It’s an all-black assemblage that has a long, gnarled tail extending from its body and a pointy claw affixed to its head; it would not be out of place in the Alien universe. Its materials, as described by Montoya, are worth quoting at length: “My very very large black t-shirt that I smeared with pigmented dragon skin silicone. Welding wire, black zip ties, black and green sewing string, rabbit pelt, horn tips, half a horn, nail polish, dirty socks because Timoh was washing his calzones and I couldn’t wait, emerald powdered pigment, car fender, black car part, possed bouncing ball.” Previous Next

moCa's building garners various reactions from those in our city. 11400 Euclid Avenue, often used as a personal mirror by passers-by, was designed to inspire dialog centered on creativity. It does so while reflecting a cosmopolitan area of Cleveland and those who bring it to life. The Building The Building About moCa mission The Building Staff & Jobs Board News Contact Us Farshid Moussavi moCa's building garners various reactions from those in our city. 11400 Euclid Avenue, often used as a personal mirror by passers-by, was designed to inspire dialog centered on creativity. It does so while reflecting a cosmopolitan area of Cleveland and those who bring it to life. moCa's physical structure is nearly 34,000-square-foot, 44 percent larger than moCa's former rented space. A museum expansion need not be large in scale to be ambitious. Both environmental and fiscal sustainability were key considerations within the design. Resulting in a landmark that is at once technically inventive and highly practical. Iranian-born, London-based Farshid Moussavi designed the dynamic structure, formerly with Foreign Office Architects (FOA) and now principal of Farshid Moussavi Architecture (FMA). moCa remains her first U.S. commission and her first museum. In addition to FMA, the design team included executive architects Westlake Reed Leskosky , headquartered in Cleveland, and designers of more than 50 cultural buildings throughout the United States. According to Moussavi, "museums today are not just homes for art, but serve multiple functions and host a variety of activities. Our design for moCa Cleveland aimed to provide an ideal environment for artists and visitors to foster creativity in a variety of exhibitions and programs." The four-story building, which anchors the Uptown district, rises 60 feet from a hexagonal base to a square top, where the primary exhibition space is situated. All four floors contain areas for either exhibitions or public programs. The exterior is primarily a mirror-finish of black Rimex stainless steel. Three of the building's six facets, one of them clad in transparent glass, flank a public plaza designed by James Corner Field Operations , a New York-based landscape architecture and urban design firm. The plaza serves as a public gathering place and links moCa to Uptown attractions and amenities. Upon entering the building, visitors find themselves in an atrium where they can experience the dynamic shape and structure of the building as it rises. This space leads to moCa's lobby and a double-height multi-purpose room for public programs and events. From there, visitors may take moCa's monumental staircase, a dominant architectural feature of the building, to the upper floors. On the top floor, the 6,000-square-foot gallery space has no fixed dividing walls, allowing for various configurations. This floor also contains a gallery designed for new media work and the Dick and Doreen Cahoon Lounge, which overlooks Toby's Plaza and Uptown.

Thank you for being a part of the first Cleveland CROWN Convention and sharing of yourself in the day! Artist Amber N. Ford has shared this incredible gallery of portraits from the day. If you find yourself below, please download for your use. If sharing on social, tag @ambernford and @moCacleveland. We hope to welcome you back soon and for next year's Convention. Thank you for being a part of the first Cleveland CROWN Convention and sharing of yourself in the day! Artist Amber N. Ford has shared this incredible gallery of portraits from the day. If you find yourself below, please download for your use. If sharing on social, tag @ambern.ford and @moCacleveland. We hope to welcome you back soon and for next year's Convention.

News + Read more at cleveland.com . Wednesday, January 28, 2026 by Peter Chakerian CLEVELAND, Ohio — This has been the kind of month that contemporary art is built for. On Friday, Jan. 30 from 6 - 9 p.m., MOCA Cleveland rises to the occasion with its “2026 Opening Night Celebration” which doubles as a four-exhibition kickoff. The art museum is certainly offering a thesis statement for the times: this is what contemporary art looks like when our world’s stories, wounds and lands are met and stirred with toward an uncertain future. The evening brings together four unique artistic expressions: “Ohio Now: State of Nature,” “Sky Hopinka: The Myth Is Now,” “KING COBRA: When You Are Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea,” and “Homing Instinct: Letting Go of the Shore.” On paper, they may sound like disparate pieces. And they are. In practice, however, they manage to form a single, bracing conversation about survival — cultural, environmental, spiritual and bodily. Start with “Ohio Now: State of Nature,” a statewide survey of artists grappling with sustainability, food systems and ecological fragility. +Read the full story at cleveland.com. Previous Next