Jessica Elena Aquino, I brought you flowers V, 2021, Flowers and grasses, handwoven on frame loom, 28 x 35 in.

Summer Exhibitions Opening Reception

Saturday / July 9 / 6pm - 9pm EST

Join AAC for a reception to celebrate our summer exhibitions and enjoy open studios with our resident artists!

A Journey Not Soon Forgotten, organized by guest curator Thomas F. James, opens in the main floor and lower level galleries. The exhibition includes work by nine artists: Jessica Elena Aquino, Antonius-Tin Bui & Theresa-Xuan Bui, Ainsley Burrows, Lehna Huie, Sam Husseini, Thiang Uk, Fahimeh Vahdat, You Wu, and Helen Zughaib.

In the Wyatt Resident Artist Gallery, Sarah Hardesty: Time Binding is resident artist Sarah Hardesty’s first solo show since becoming an AAC resident. In the Jenkins Community Gallery, New Visions, Vibrant Memories features work by Simone Agoussoye, Doug Ball, Hasnain Bhatti, Courtney Nguyen, and Will Salha, the five artists who have studios at the Art Studios @ ARC3409, two blocks from Arlington Arts Center.

The summer exhibitions opening reception takes place on July 9 from 6pm-9pm at Arlington Arts Center. Masks are recommended while inside AAC’s building and not eating or drinking and required to enter artist studios. Registration is required and capacity will be limited. Guests are asked to register for timed entry at 6pm, 7pm, or 8pm.

Call for Artists

Submit your work for a chance to be exhibited

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Artist Talks with Andrew Barco and Elliot Doughtie

Saturday / October 21 / 1pm-3pm

Join artists Andrew Barco and Elliot Doughtie for conversations about their solo exhibitions currently on view at MoCA Arlington.

Neon Nights: Gala & Silent Auction

Wednesday / September 27 / 7pm

Join us on Wednesday, September 27 for a special gala and silent auction to benefit the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington. Tickets range from $250 to $500 and include a 3-course dinner, silent auction, and the joy you’ll feel knowing you’re supporting the museum! Can’t attend? Consider sponsoring an artist to attend in your place!

MoCA on the Move at Met Park

Sundays 10am-12pm

MoCA Arlington at Met Park
Fun for the whole family! No Experience Required offers playful art making activities for children (and their curious adults) every Sunday morning. There will be collaborative, community-built art works, and opportunities to “make and take” works, too.

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