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Title Round J. Bennett Fitts Arroyo Seco Driving Range , 2004 Chromogenic print 30 x 42 inches Estimated Value Range: $3,000 - $5,000 Starting Bid: $1,500 Bidding increments: $250 J. Benntt Fitts’s photograph suggests the experience that many of us have on the putting green - so many attempts that never quite make it to the hole. Set at night, the humorous image implies that the golfer has literally been trying all day , still standing on the green, waiting for one to sink. Fitts explores the intersection of the artificial and natural in his photographs, presenting familiar, everyday environments in new and unexpected ways. His Arroyo Seco Driving Range series transforms a common landscape—the golf course—into a strange, surreal environment. Devoid of human presence, these images show only the evidence of human effort. The interplay of light and shadow accentuates the surreal quality of the golf course, where exaggerated nighttime shadows contrast with brightly colored greens and flags. This tension between the controlled nature of the course and the night’s unpredictable shadows creates a sense of quiet waiting that pervades the work. More: J. Bennett Fitts Artist Statement “In photography, my interest has always been in landscapes; not the heroic imagery most people associate with the term landscape, but the beautifully subtle and banal work of the photographers associated with the new topographics movement. The sense of quiet and isolation that pervades Baltz’s series on Irvine warehouses is something I always strive to capture in my own imagery. The photographers in the New Topographics exhibition focused on the ‘social landscape,’ exploring the way in which man impacts the natural environment. They created imagery that avoided the common themes of beauty and emotion. However, at a certain point, I feel I break from the strict doctrine of some of these photographers. Unlike them, I have chosen non-industrial subject matter and, intentionally, I set out to achieve a sense of aesthetic beauty in my images. I want someone with no interest in golf to walk into the gallery and feel a sense of contentment from viewing my work. This series is not made for golfers; it is an attempt to recontextualize the golf landscape and open it to a broader audience. My ideal viewer is someone with no preconceived notions of the game who can engage with the imagery on a purely visual level. My personal connection to golf comes from living in Colorado Springs. I resided in a townhouse next to a golf course designed by Pete Dye. Though my view was mostly limited to a 40-foot dry grass hill, I could see the surreal colors of the course just beyond. I would often wander over the hill in the evening to observe the strange hues of this man-made environment. I recall the course’s lake being dyed from green to blue to meet the golfer's ideal of what a lake should look like, or the futile attempts to dye the brown winter grass green. These artificial interventions in the natural landscape sparked my interest in the golf course as a site for my own project, especially at night. The nighttime golf course, lit with sodium vapor lights, creates a hyperreal environment so artificial and theatrical that it's almost impossible to discern whether it's day or night. This artificiality, and the vibrant tones of the course, is what makes this project so fascinating to me.” Biography J. Bennett Fitts is a graduate of the Art Center College of Design, located in Pasadena, California, where he now lives and works. His photographic series Arroyo Seco Driving Range exemplifies his keen interest in landscapes, emphasizing the tension between the artificial and the natural. Fitts’s work takes familiar scenes and transforms them into haunting, surreal interpretations, inviting viewers to experience ordinary spaces in extraordinary ways.

1ea9ee37-7c87-4c91-ae51-621509cf702a The Building Sat. Mar 16, 2024 9PM-1:30AM Vera Twins Connect to CREATIVITY Kick off an amazing night with a special talk with artists Kelby and Kelvin Vera. The brothers, who recently had their debuts at Miami Basel and NY Fashion Week, will unveil a new collection of paintings. The Vera Twins will share their unique "connect" and how they create art together. Then, hit the floor as moCa's iconic building turns into a dance club as DJs Ryan Wolf, Flaco Flash, and Yulissa spin 'til 1:30AM. $25 advance ($30 at door) Valet available SPONSORED BY GLOW Cleveland $25 advance ($30 at door) Valet available SPONSORED BY GLOW Cleveland $25 advance ($30 at door) Valet available SPONSORED BY GLOW Cleveland Host Committee Stina Aleah Michaella Angelo Drew Bobinski Shaun Crawford Thomas Fox Arnold Hines Original Artwork Raffle The Vera Twins have also donated a one-of-a-kind Vera Twins painting that will be raffled off onsite on Mar 16! Enter onsite by QR before 10:45PM. Artwork raffle details: In person QR raffle entries when doors open at 9PM. Must be present during the artist talk for a chance to win. Raffle entries end at 10:45PM. Original artwork valued at $3,500. GET TICKETS 2 ways to take home Vera Twins Art! Limited edition T-shirt Love is in the air! The Vera Twins strive for equality and unity which comes from their life experience and understanding that everyone they meet has lived through challenges. For that reason, in an often cold, divided world, the Twins choose to spread love. In light of spreading the message; The Vera Twins have exclusively curated this design for you as part of our moCa Connect Capsule Collection . Limited shirts will be available for purchase the night of Connect. 9PM: Doors Open 10PM: Artist Talk 11PM-1:30AM: Party! GET TICKETS About the Vera Twins When it comes to how the Vera Twins reach others, that inspiration comes in many forms. But if you ask them, the Vera Twins have a clear purpose. That purpose—this striving for equality and unity—comes from their life experience and understanding that everyone they meet is going through things. For that reason, in an often cold, divided world, the Twins choose to spread love. Connect ON THE FLOOR

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Title Round Derek Hess Fishbone , 1994 Serigraph, ed. 100/200 Framed: 27 x 16 inches Estimated Value Range: $400 - $800 Starting Bid: $200 Bidding increments: $50 More: Derek Hess Born in Cleveland in 1964, Hess’ ascendance in the arts should probably come as little surprise. His father, Roy Hess, was a noteworthy designer, and chairman of the lauded industrial design department at the Cleveland Institute of Art. From a young age, Hess was correctly trained in classical art and design. Hess studied at that school, and at the Center for Creative Studies in Detroit, but he never landed in his father’s department, trying out illustration and graphic design before settling on a major in printmaking. It was that discipline, combined with his love of music, that led Hess to poster art fame. He had begun booking post-hardcore and underground rock concerts at the Euclid Tavern, a divey blues bar across the street from the Cleveland Institute of Art, and he drew his own fliers to promote his shows.

Thank you to our donors and supporters for making moCa's work possible. Patrons Patrons Thank you to our donors and supporters for making moCa's work possible. To explore patron giving opportunities, please contact: Morgan Jones, Senior Advancement Officer at 216.658.6934 or mjones@mocacleveland.org . INDIVIDUALS $50,000+ Margaret Cohen & Kevin Rahilly Becky Dunn Toby Devan Lewis± Kim & Steve Myers $49,999-$25,000 Doreen & Dick Cahoon Joanne Cohen & Morris Wheeler Grosvie & Charlie Cooley Harriet Goldberg Agnes Gund± $24,999-$10,000 Yuval Brisker Char & Chuck Fowler Nadya Haider Stewart Kohl David C. Lamb Roy Minoff Casey & Garrett Monda Nicholas & Erin Reif Marian & Boake Sells Stephen G. Sokany & Matthew Katz Winifred & James Stone Kelsey & Alex Wolf $9,999-$5,000 Larry & Sandy Armstrong Leslie DiNovi & Beatty McDonald Leslie & John Dunn Chann Fowler-Spellman & Ed Spellman Barbara Galvin Karen & Eric Hillenbrand Richard & Michelle Jeschelnig Mary Ann Katzenmeyer Tom & Tammy Kiely Holley & Rob Martens Dennis & Tammy Matecun Susan & Todd Petersen Steve & Laura Rice Jason M. Smith & Clare R. Taft Michelle Tomallo Harriet Warm Michael & Meredith Weil Peter Whitehouse $4,999-$2,500 Jonathan D. Adams Benjamin M. Adams & Carmela Guerrero Rick & Kathryn Blaszak Matt & Katie Churchill Judith Gerson J. Bennett Guess & James R. Therrien Jerry & Sheila Herschman Annie & Rick Hubbard Don & Lynda Insul Paul M. Katz & Lisa Arnson Gary Metzner & Scott Johnson Patricia & Charles Mintz Grafton & Effie Nunes Dr. & Mrs. Gil & Janet Padula Trac Papish Margo & Robert± Roth Charna Sherman Cindy Stull $2,499-$1,000 Laura Ruth & Fred Bidwell Scott Bogard & Sherry Kim Carla & Jonathan Kurtz Mary & Tim Boyle Kathryn Brahler Marcella Brown Joan Tomkins & William Busta Irene Burma Cosmo Danielly & Tisha Thomas Dr. & Mrs. Robert B. Daroff Laura & Eric Greig Chas & Jen Grossman Gregory L. Hail & Matthew J. Culler Hope Hungerford Monty & Kathy Johnson D. Lorand Jackson Linda & Jack Lissauer Nancy Lykins Jon & Katie McCullough Claire & Sandy McMillan Marge & Dan Moore Katie & Ray Murphy Eric Myers Lauren Myers Dowling Ronald Neill & Ann Harlan Larry Oscar & Jeanne Shatten Sarah A. Ott-Hansen Robert & Robin Pelles Lenore Pershing & Jim Streff Jeffrey & Kyle Petras Frank H. Porter Alan M. Rauss & Marcie Bergman David Reimer & Raffaele Di Lallo John R. Sedor & Geri Presti Alec & Jessica Shankman Emilie Leuchtag Unkrich Michael H. Wojtanowski & Matthew L. Arnold Ellen & Dan Zelman Gifts-In-Kind Abattoir Gallery Andrew Thomas Design Broadbent Gallery Chann Fowler-Spellman & Ed Spellman Cleveland Clinic Foundation Commonwealth and Council Daniel Kelly Dana Oldfather Doreen & Dick Cahoon EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute Evelyn Burnett FOUNT Gala Porras-Kim Great Lakes Science Center Grosvie & Charlie Cooley J. KURTZ Architects Jackson Lewis P.C. Joanne Cohen & Morris Wheeler Joshua Curry – Oura Digital Media Judy Barie Kim & Steve Myers Margo Roth Mariane Ibrahim (Chicago, Paris, Mexico City) Marilyn and Larry Fields Megan Lykins Reich Michael Weil Nadya Haider Natasha Herbert Qian Li Richard & Michelle Jeschelnig Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Sarah Curry Sears think[box] SHAHEEN modern & contemporary art Stephen G. Sokany & Matthew Katz Tell A Friend Promotions, LLC Tony Ingrisano The Sunday Painter Tom & Tammy Kiely Yuval Brisker Zac Gorell INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORTERS $100,000+ Dealer Tire The George Gund Foundation $99,999-$50,000 Anonymous The Cleveland Foundation The Sunday Painter $49,999-$25,000 John P. Murphy Foundation PNC The Callahan Foundation The Leonard Krieger Fund of the Cleveland Foundation The Nord Family Foundation $24,999-$10,000 Anonymous Connor Foundation David and Inez Myers Foundation, a supporting foundation of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Foundation Louise H. and David S. Ingalls Foundation The Char and Chuck Fowler Family Foundation Kulas Foundation The Robert H. Reakirt Foundation $9,999-$5,000 Anonymous Bank of America Case Western Reserve University Cornerstone Family Office, LLC CRESCO Playhouse Square Management Cuyahoga Community College Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP McDonald Hopkins Parker Hannifin RPM International Inc. Sequoia Financial Group The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation The Cleveland Museum of Art The Covia Foundation The George W. Codrington Charitable Foundation Thompson Hine LLP $4,999-$1,000 Anonymous Bacardi Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority Giant Eagle Foundation Kristine Bryan Charitable Fund NACCO Industries RDM Foundation Robert & Robin Pelles Family Fund Sears-Swetland Family Foundation GOVERNMENT The residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture Ohio Arts Council, The State Arts Agency ±deceased Donate Membership Annual Fund Institutional Giving Patrons

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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. August 16, 2025 Crafting Kindness SIGN UP at moCa Cleveland Free to all Crafting Kindness is a community art-making experience at moCa Cleveland, created in collaboration with Ronald McDonald House Northeast Ohio. All ages are invited to reflect, connect, and give through art-making. This activation is inspired by "Happy" Holidays , an exhibition by artist Erykah Townsend, currently at moCa. The exhibition invites visitors to think critically about themes of celebration, consumerism, and joy through a personal and cultural lens. During Crafting Kindness, guests will: Explore the “Happy” Holidays exhibition located on moCa’s second floor. Create a heartfelt card for a child staying at Ronald McDonald House Northeast Ohio, offering words of encouragement, hope, and cheer. Make a second card to hand-deliver to someone special in your life — a loved one, friend, or community member who deserves a reminder that they matter. All supplies are provided. Just bring your heart, your imagination, and your desire to make someone’s day a little brighter. Presented in partnership w/

Title Round Derek Hess Pop Defect, Alcohol Funnycar... , 1994 Serigraph, ed. 68/120 Framed: 27 x 20 inches Estimated Value Range: $400 - $800 Starting Bid: $200 Bidding increments: $50 Gift of Margo Roth. More: Derek Hess Born in Cleveland in 1964, Hess’ ascendance in the arts should probably come as little surprise. His father, Roy Hess, was a noteworthy designer, and chairman of the lauded industrial design department at the Cleveland Institute of Art. From a young age, Hess was correctly trained in classical art and design. Hess studied at that school, and at the Center for Creative Studies in Detroit, but he never landed in his father’s department, trying out illustration and graphic design before settling on a major in printmaking. It was that discipline, combined with his love of music, that led Hess to poster art fame. He had begun booking post-hardcore and underground rock concerts at the Euclid Tavern, a divey blues bar across the street from the Cleveland Institute of Art, and he drew his own fliers to promote his shows.

News + Read more at NewCity Art Monday, February 3, 2025 by Alex Vlasov Before entering art school, all my art education came from going to the Met on my days off. I went there by train and read Erich Maria Remarque in the window seat. There were many reasons for my trips, such as a dollar entry fee or air-conditioning. But most of all, it was my fascination with Abstract Expressionism. I could feel, in those fields of color created by Mark Rothko, something indescribable. I am telling you all this because my pilgrimages to the Met are relevant to the exhibition “Bootstrap Paradox” at the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland. In his first museum show in the United States, Harminder Judge offers portals full of spiritual quests that are fundamentally ineffable. (Read the full article at NewCity Art ) Previous Next

Exhibitions are FREE FOR ALL HOURS moCa is open Thursdays-Sundays 11AM-5PM Please check back for updates on holiday hours and building or gallery closures. Visit Hours & Admission Getting Here Engagement Guides Talks & Tours Accessibility GALLERY ADMISSION FREE for everyone living in Ohio a nd all youth 18 years old and under $10 for adults living outside of Ohio HOURS Thursdays & Fridays 1-8PM Saturdays & Sundays 11AM-5PM Please check back for updates on holiday hours and building or gallery closures. EVENTS Visit the Events page for more information about special event registration, times, and ticketing. Date Title One sentence desciption + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Come together for celebrations of art and each other: at moCa or in our communities. Date Title One sentence desciption + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more No events at the moment GARAGE/LOT PARKING The most current information about University Circle parking can be found at Uptown Cleveland and University Circle . Triangle Lot and Garage: This is a surface lot located off Mayfield Rd, next to the Triangle Apartment Building. The first two floors of the Triangle Parking Garage are available for visitors to MOCA and Uptown. Lot 54: Surface parking lot located off Ford Dr. Lot 22B: Entrance off Mayfield Rd. Located behind the University East building and row of restaurants. STREET PARKING 2-hour metered parking is available on the street along Euclid Ave and Ford Dr. BIKE PARKING Bike racks are available on Mayfield Rd next to moCa's building. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION The closest RTA stop is Little Italy-University Circle on the red line, and the Healthline Rapid Transit Buses run along Euclid Avenue between downtown Cleveland and University Circle. Already in University Circle? A free Circlelink shuttle bus serves the major destinations in University Circle. There are bike racks located outside of the Museum on Toby’s Plaza at Case Western Reserve University. Date Title One sentence desciption + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Date Title One sentence desciption + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Find out more WHO ARE moCa's ENGAGEMENT GUIDES? Engagement Guides are moCa's in-gallery team who help connect you with the art in a variety of ways. Ask questions, chat about art, get tips on how to get around the building, and more! Interested in becoming an Engagement Guide ? moCa Cleveland is committed to providing an accessible and welcoming experience for all visitors, both onsite and online. We are continually working to improve user experience for all and welcome feedback about moCa’s accessibility. To provide feedback or ask access-related questions, please contact us directly via: ▶ Email: access@mocacleveland.org ▶ Phone: 216.658.6929 ▶ In person: 11400 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM (hours may vary by time of year; please call ahead to ensure someone can meet with you when you arrive). Accessibility practices and visitor accommodations are outlined below: AT THE MUSEUM: For assistance during your visit, Engagement Guides are located throughout the museum to answer your questions and support your visit. Admission moCa Cleveland is free to all those who live in Ohio and all youth 18 years old and under. $10 for adults who live outside of Ohio. Accessible Entrance moCa’s main entrance, located off of Euclid Avenue, has a revolving door and two push-pull doors. One door is manual and one is automatic with a push button. Stairs & Elevator moCa is a four-story building, with galleries located on the ground, second, and fourth floors. The third floor has two classrooms with hands-on activities. All floors are accessible by elevator, by our Kohl Monumental Staircase, and by our interior staircase. Sensory advisory: The interior staircase is painted a vibrant yellow and often has sound work playing throughout. Seating Seating is available on all floors of the museum. Soft furniture is located on the ground, third, and fourth floors. Benches are located in all gallery spaces. Restrooms Accessible gendered bathrooms are on the ground level, located beside Gund Commons. There is a manual door to the bathroom vestibule that may be heavy. Please visit the nearby Welcome Center for support. Two single-stall, all-gender restrooms are located on the third floor. Water Fountains Water fountains are located near the ground floor bathrooms and on the third floor, across from the bathrooms. Personal water bottles may be used outside of gallery spaces. No food or drink is allowed in the galleries. Service Animals Service animals are welcome at the museum. Occasionally, exhibitions may have restrictions based on loan agreements and preventative conservation requirements. We will update this section accordingly. Wheelchairs All levels of the museum are wheelchair accessible, with the exception of the Kulas Overlook, which is a 5’ by 6’ platform that looks over a portion of the Mueller Family gallery on the fourth floor. The Kulas Overlook is only accessible by a staircase with 28 stairs. moCa has two manual and two transport wheelchairs available free-of-charge on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please ask for assistance at the Welcome Center. Motorized wheelchairs are allowed in the museum. Gallery Lighting Lighting in the galleries may be lower to protect sensitive artworks. Air Circulation Galleries and most rooms in the facility have a complete exchange of fresh air within a ten minute period. Our HVAC system includes MERV 14 filtration to arrest most particulates. Printed Material Large-print checklists and exhibition texts are available by request at the Welcome Center. Audio transcripts of exhibition essays and wall text are available on our website, at www.mocacleveland.org/AD . Sensory-Friendly Spaces At this time, there is not a designated sensory-friendly space within the museum. The ground floor Gund Commons and the classrooms on the third floor are usually quieter and less crowded than the galleries. There is natural or low light and comfortable seating in these spaces, where you can take a break. EXHIBITIONS This section will be updated seasonally to provide access information about current exhibitions. PUBLIC PROGRAMS & EVENTS Wheelchair-accessible seating is available for all programming at moCa. moCa uses live captioning during public lectures and discussions on a case-by-case basis. The museum also hosts ASL interpreters at public programs on a case-by-case basis. If you would like to request live captioning or ASL interpretation at an event, please email ngrave@mocacleveland.org at least two weeks in advance of the program. Open captioning is available for all Zoom-hosted programs. We currently do not have assistive listening devices available. Engagement Guides are stationed throughout the museum to answer questions and facilitate art experiences. For guided tour requests, please use the form at this link . WEB ACCESSIBILITY moCa is committed to facilitating an accessible, user-friendly web experience on our website, www.mocacleveland.org . moCa’s website is partially conformant with the World Wide Web Consortium’s (WC3) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 level AA and the museum is working toward full conformance. We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of this website. Please write to Sr. Operations Officer, Tom Poole, at tpoole@mocacleveland.org with questions or suggestions. Date Title One sentence desciption + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more TARGET TALKS Every Day at 2PM Engagement Guides lead deeper, drop-in discussions about the works in our galleries. SELF-GUIDED TOURS Explore moCa's architecture, highlights, and art elements through self-guided experiences. Each visit can reveal something new. Tour cards are available at the Welcome Center. SCHEDULE A GROUP VISIT Date Title One sentence desciption + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more First name* Last name* Email* Phone* Group name How many people are in your group?* My group could best be described as: Elementary School Group Middle School Group High School Group Adults Other Tell us what you are interested in: Submit ▶ ART IN THE AREA Extend your art experience and visit other art exhibitions nearby: Cleveland Museum of Art 11150 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106 DISTANCE: .5 miles from moCa (11 minutes by foot) Website Cleveland Institute of Art Reinberger Gallery 11610 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106 DISTANCE: . 3 miles from moCa (6 minutes by foot) Website The Sculpture Center 12210 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106 DISTANCE: .4 miles from moCa (9 minutes by foot) Website Artist Archives of the Western Reserve 1834 E 123rd St, Cleveland, OH 44106 DISTANCE: .5 miles from moCa (11 minutes by foot) Website

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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. November 30, 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