Installation view of Collector's Edition. Photo by Echard Wheeler

July 7–December 31, 2023

Collector's Edition

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Collector's Edition offers a multidimensional look at the art of collecting, featuring works from locally, nationally, and globally celebrated artists. Visit today to explore over 70 artworks—including paintings, sculptures, prints, video, and mixed media—drawn from the private collections of some of the region's most passionate art collectors.

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MAIN GALLERY

Collector's Edition

July 7–December 31, 2023

Collections bring joy, preserve knowledge and values, and create a legacy. This exhibition highlights our special connection to art collectors, honoring those engaged patrons who support creative culture by welcoming art into their homes and lives.

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COMMUNITY GALLERY

Open (C)all 2023: Curious Collections

July 7–December 31, 2023

We invited Hampton Roads artists of all ages to reflect on their own collecting habits and create one work of art inspired by their collections.

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SATELLITE GALLERY

On Paper

August 21–November 11, 2023

On Paper: A Boardwalk Art Show Poster Retrospective is a celebration of the history of the Virginia MOCA Boardwalk Art Show, featuring a selection of posters and the accompanying original artwork.

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UPCOMING PROGRAMS¬

PUBLIC PROGRAM

Coffee + Conversation

Thursday, October 12, 2023 | 11:00 AM

Join us for a casual conversation exploring current exhibitions, led by Virginia MOCA staff and guest lecturers. This month we will be joined by Collector’s Edition artist and collector trio, Robert Hewitt, Collector and Clayton Singleton and Ken Wright, artists.

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FEATURED EVENT

Collector's Bazaar: A Night at the Museum

Thursday, December 7 | 6:00 PM

Save the date for a celebration of all things collectible! Join us for a night of art, shopping, music, drinks, and of course, collectibles galore.

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STUDIO PROGRAMS¬

Photography | ADULTS

Photography: Creating and Curating a Collection

Thursdays, September 21–October 12 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Photographers, by their very nature, are collectors. Whether making images of birds or sunsets or people, photographers use their cameras to collect the things they notice about their lives. In this multi-week class, students will become archaeologists of their own work.

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AGES 2–5 (WITH CAREGIVER)

1ST ART: MICRO MASTERPIECES

Sunday, September 17 | 10:30 AM

Through magnification, discover a hidden world teeming with fascinating life forms. Inspired by the works of Collector's Edition artist Kelsey Brookes, young artists will observe and create drawings inspired by the extraordinary organisms they encounter.

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UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS¬

MAIN GALLERY

Mark Dion and Alexis Rockman

February 9–June 9, 2024

Mark Dion and Alexis Rockman: Journey to Nature’s Underworld unites over 30 sculptures and paintings by two renowned artists who have explored humanity’s strained relationship with the environment for over 30 years.

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COMMUNITY GALLERY

Spencer Tinkham: Witness

February 9–June 9, 2024

Artist Spencer Tinkham creates sculptures of birds that are inspired by his love of nature and art. He has traveled across the country to research specimens found in natural history museums, piecing together the stories of these tiny witnesses to the big things happening on our planet.

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BECOME A MEMBER

Membership has its perks. Join our tight-knit community that supports living artists and their work.

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EVENTS

Come Join Us

From interactive talks with artists, classes exploring the ideas and techniques in our galleries, there are events for all ages, interests, and artistic experience.

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Create with us

Check out all the ways you and your children can learn through art and making.

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