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Maya Lin, Marble Chesapeake & Delaware Bay, 2022. Glass marbles and adhesive. Courtesy of the artist and Pace Gallery. Photo by Echard Wheeler.
EXHIBITIONS AT THE MUSEUM
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MAIN GALLERY
MAYA LIN: A STUDY OF WATER
APRIL 21–SEPTEMBER 4, 2022
Virginia MOCA is pleased to present Maya Lin: A Study of Water, a solo exhibition that brings together a selection of the internationally acclaimed artist’s sculptural interpretations of water spanning several decades.
COMMUNITY GALLERY
OPEN (C)ALL: WHAT IS MISSING?
APRIL 21–SEPTEMBER 4, 2022
Hampton Roads artists of all ages were invited to participate in our upcoming Open (C)all exhibition. This year we asked for submissions inspired by the environmentally focused interactive project What is Missing? created by internationally-renowned artist Maya Lin and featured in the upcoming exhibition Maya Lin: A Study of Water.
SATELLITE GALLERY
The Art of the ViBe 3
FEBRUARY 11–AUGUST 7, 2022
This exhibition celebrates eight visual artists who are a part of the dynamic visual culture found in the ViBe Creative District of Virginia Beach. Our roots are in the talent and generosity of Virginia Beach artists. We continue to honor this tradition by supporting local artists and our creative community.
VIRGINIA MOCA GROUNDS
SITES UNSEEN
MAY 21–SEPTEMBER 4, 2022
If we can't see the problem, how do we understand or change it? In fall 2021, Virginia MOCA invited students from Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Portsmouth public schools to dig into the ecological issues facing Tidewater, Virginia. Using the design thinking model, students researched, designed, and created site-responsive, environmentally conscious, public art installations for the Museum grounds.
FLEMING GALLERY
ATRIUM ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE EXHIBITION
JUNE 11–SEPTEMBER 4, 2022
This exhibition features the work of four artists who are participating in month-long residencies exploring environmental themes in conjunction with Maya Lin: A Study of Water. This group exhibition complements the residency program and celebrates the work of these talented artists.
ARTISTS WE LOVE¬
Wayne White is an American artist with an expansive practice. Among his many roles, White is a studio artist, art director, illustrator, and puppeteer. His upbringing in Chattanooga, TN has often served as inspiration for his work. White is well known for his word paintings which feature large text blended into found landscape paintings. White's messages pokes fun at contemporary culture and reference his Southern roots.
We are thrilled to announce an upcoming collaboration with the artist—the sale of signed, limited-edition prints to benefit the Museum. White’s selected work, and original word painting titled The Melted Bag of Words in the Parked Car of My Mind, will be released on May 13 as an archival pigment print with only 250 editions available.
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10 AM–8 PM
Friday–Sunday
10 AM–4 PM
*We ask that all visitors come at least 45 minutes before the galleries close.
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• Invitations to member-exclusive events & programming
• Early access to new exhibitions during members-only preview days
• 10% discount at Read Books, located at Virginia MOCA
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