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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

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 June 18, 2026 Freedom Lecture: Dani McClain + more June 18, 2026 In Response w/ Art Therapy Studio + more June 25, 2026 Classic In Its Exhibit: Reasonable Doubt Jay-Z Experience + 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 June 18, 2026 Freedom Lecture: Dani McClain June 18, 2026 In Response w/ Art Therapy Studio June 25, 2026 Classic In Its Exhibit: Reasonable Doubt Jay-Z Experience 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 June 18, 2026 Freedom Lecture: Dani McClain June 18, 2026 In Response w/ Art Therapy Studio June 25, 2026 Classic In Its Exhibit: Reasonable Doubt Jay-Z Experience All Events Upcoming Exhibitions Events Opening Jan. 24 Harminder Judge Bootstrap Paradox June 18, 2026 Freedom Lecture: Dani McClain June 18, 2026 In Response w/ Art Therapy Studio June 25, 2026 Classic In Its Exhibit: Reasonable Doubt Jay-Z Experience 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 June 18, 2026 Freedom Lecture: Dani McClain June 18, 2026 In Response w/ Art Therapy Studio June 25, 2026 Classic In Its Exhibit: Reasonable Doubt Jay-Z Experience 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 ...

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

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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. 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. 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

moCa News For press inquiries, please contact Tom Poole, Senior Operations Officer, at tpoole@moCacleveland.org . FreshWater: Art stares Mother Nature in the eye at moCa Cleveland exhibits that rethink environmental bonds Jan 29, 2026 Read More cleveland.com: Four provocative contemporary art exhibitions launch moCa Cleveland’s season Jan 28, 2026 Read More CAN Journal: Ohio Now: The State of Nature Read More Press Release: Marcella Brown leads moCa Cleveland Board as President Aug 6, 2025 Read More NewCity Art: Ineffable Portals: A Review of Harminder Judge at Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland Feb 3, 2025 Read More CAN Journal: When Expectant Mother's Have A Village. Birthing Beautiful Communities Dear at moCa Feb 1, 2025 Read More Art News: Ruben Ulises Rodriguez Montoya Sculpts Vampires and Nahuales—But Do Not Be Afraid Oct 11, 2024 Read More WKYC: How Two 55-Year-Old Organizations are Talking About Innovating Affordable Housing Aug 27, 2024 Read More Forbes: Ultimate Guide To A Luxury Trip To Cleveland Aug 6, 2024 Read More Press Release: moCa Cleveland names DJ Hellerman Deputy Director & Senior Curator Jul 9, 2024 Read More Cleveland Scene: moCa Cleveland Opens its Summer/Fall Season With Three New Exhibitions Jul 1, 2024 Read More Inside Climate News: Fighting for a foothold in American law, the Rights of Nature Movement finds new possibilities in a change of venue: the arts Feb 4, 2024 Read More

moCa Connect is a bi-monthly event series that connects people through art, music, culture, and game changing influencers in our creative space. Big Duke Sat. Jul 20, 2024 9PM-1:30AM +more moCa Connect is a bi-monthly event series that connects our community through art, music, culture and game changing influencers in our creative space. Each c-o-n-n-e-c-t is a special, one-night experience with 500+ people, centered around an artist’s vision, creative process, and personal connections. Get immersed and inspired by their journey. Then... hit the floor as moCa’s iconic space turns into a music-filled dance party. Mixtape: Alexander-John & Emory Jones Sat. Nov 4, 2023 9PM-1:30AM +more Coming up- - - Past connects- - - First name* Last name* Company name Email* Phone Submit Additional Information: First name* Last name* Company name Email* Phone Submit Additional Information: Want to sponsor a connect? We want to connect with you. Contact Zakia Labib through the form to start planning. First name* Last name* Company name Email* Phone Submit Additional Information: SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS $25,000 ▶ Event crediting: moCa Connect , sponsored by <> ▶ Top name and logo (if applicable) recognition on all event communications including invitations, emails, website, social media, programs, and merchandise ▶ Top name and logo (if applicable) recognition during the event on all electronic and static signage, during all announcements. ▶ Step and repeat banner & valet material distribution (as desired) ▶ Product placement or merch table ▶ Opportunity to make a special announcement during the event in person or via static promo or caption video to be featured on our digital media screens throughout the museum as well as moCa’s website ▶ One direct e-communication to all event guests after the event ▶ 4 seats to Palette/Palate, moCa’s exclusive Annual Gala (April 27, 2024) $10,000 ▶ Artist Talk crediting: All activities happening in your designated space will be credited to you ▶ Prominent name and logo (if applicable) recognition on event communications including invitations, emails, website, social media, and programs ▶ Prominent name and logo (if applicable) recognition onsite during the event on electronic and static signage and during announcements ▶ Product placement or merch table ▶ Opportunity to make a special announcement during the event live or via static promo or caption video ▶ 2 seats to Palette/Palate, moCa’s Annual Gala (April 27, 2024) $5,000 ▶ Space crediting: All activities happening in your designated space, or the full raffle experience (if applicable) including texts and tickets, will be credited to you ▶ Name recognition on all event communications including invitations, emails, website, social media, and programs ▶ Name recognition onsite during the event on electronic and static signage and during announcements

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 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 June 26, 2026 Continental Rifts: ChamberFest Cleveland Part of ChamberFest Cleveland's 2026 Season + 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

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 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

Collaborations moCa builds partnerships through mutual respect and shared purpose. We work with artists, organizations, and neighbors to spark dialogue, deepen impact, and connect art to everyday life. This season's program partners: Past collaborations: Instituitional Residencies Institutional Residencies Exhibition Title + more Dates Add a Title Start Now Add a Title Add a Title Start Now Add a Title Artist Residencies Add a Title + more Add a Title Add a Title Start Now Add a Title Artist Residency Institutional Residencies Exhibition Title + more Dates Add a Title Start Now Add a Title Add a Title Start Now Add a Title Artist Residencies Add a Title + more Add a Title Add a Title Start Now Add a Title + more Museum of Creative Human Art x moCa Institutional Residency + more Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center & moCa Institutional & Artist Residency Institutional Residencies Exhibition Title + more Dates Add a Title Start Now Add a Title Add a Title Start Now Add a Title Artist Residencies Add a Title + more Add a Title Add a Title Start Now Add a Title +more +more + more designExplorr Design Learning Challenge Workshops + more T.E.A.M. Teen Engagement Ambassadors at moCa + more AIR: Erykah Townsend Artist-in-residence + more Getting to Know: Finnegan Shannon Artist residency + more AIR: Amber N. Ford Artist-in-residence + more Getting to Know: Aram Han Sifuentes Artist residency + more AIR: Joyce Morrow Jones Artist-in-residence

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 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 June 26, 2026 Continental Rifts: ChamberFest Cleveland Part of ChamberFest Cleveland's 2026 Season + 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