MMoCA Winter 2020 newsletter
Exhibitions of the Chicago Imagists, James Cagle, and Ray Yoshida. Jasper Johns in our collection.
Exhibitions of the Chicago Imagists, James Cagle, and Ray Yoshida. Jasper Johns in our collection.
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MUSEUM EVENTS<br />
Photo by Sharon Vanorny<br />
<strong>MMoCA</strong> OPENING<br />
FRIDAY, MAR 13 • 6–9 PM<br />
Join us at <strong>MMoCA</strong> on Friday, March 13 from 6–9 pm for the opening of Uncommon Accumulation: The Mark and Judy<br />
Bednar Collection of Chicago Imagism, an exhibition featuring more than 80 works by celebrated Chicago Imagist<br />
artists Roger Brown, Robert Lostutter, Gladys Nilsson, Jim Nutt, and Christina Ramberg among others. The exhibition<br />
highlights works gifted to the museum by the Bednars. The evening will offer live music from members of the Willy<br />
Street Chamber Players, a cash bar, and hors d’oeuvres from Fresco in the <strong>MMoCA</strong> Lobby.<br />
At 6:30 pm, Robert Lostutter and Gladys Nilsson will discuss their work and the formation of the Chicago Imagists<br />
in a conversation moderated by <strong>MMoCA</strong> curator of the permanent collection, Mel Becker Solomon. Seating capacity<br />
is limited.<br />
This event is free for <strong>MMoCA</strong> members/$10 for non-members. <strong>MMoCA</strong> Openings are sponsored by Newcomb<br />
Construction Company and The Alexander Company with additional support from Fresco and media support from<br />
Isthmus.<br />
ARTS MEMORY<br />
CAFÉ<br />
THURSDAYS, 1–3 PM<br />
JAN 16, FEB 20,<br />
MAR 19, APR 16<br />
People living with Alzheimer’s disease or other<br />
dementias are invited to participate in the Arts<br />
Memory Café held at <strong>MMoCA</strong>.<br />
A partnership with the Alzheimer’s & Dementia<br />
Alliance of Wisconsin (ADAW), the program offers<br />
creative enrichment for those experiencing memory<br />
loss. There is no cost to attend. Anyone who requires<br />
assistance to participate must be accompanied by<br />
someone who can provide that support. Detailed<br />
information is available at www.alzwisc.org.<br />
ART VELO<br />
THURSDAY, JAN 30<br />
4–7:30 PM<br />
On the evening of January 30, <strong>MMoCA</strong> will present the<br />
sixth annual Art Velo, a unique fundraising event for<br />
the museum. Art Velo brings together individuals and<br />
teams of riders for a one-of-a-kind cycling experience in<br />
the <strong>MMoCA</strong> lobby. The event is open to anyone interested<br />
in sponsoring a bike in support of the museum. This<br />
year, bike sponsors will have the opportunity to network,<br />
compete for prizes, get creative, and enjoy energizing<br />
drinks and fare along with a high-energy, music-infused<br />
riding session led by CycleBar. For information about<br />
sponsoring this or other <strong>MMoCA</strong> events please send an<br />
email to Annik Dupaty, Director of Events & Volunteers,<br />
at annik@mmoca.org.<br />
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Funding for this program has been provided by Qual<br />
Line Fence Corporation.
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