Hudson Valley MOCA presents Portfolio Review Day, an exclusive opportunity for artists to receive direct feedback on their art portfolios from renowned gallerists and contemporary art collectors. The event takes place on Sunday, March 22 from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., and will give artists the chance to discuss their artwork through 20 minute one-on-one constructive critiques.

August at Hudson Valley MOCA is full of exciting opportunities to experience extraordinary contemporary art. See new works from emerging national artists at the opening of the 1st Annual Juried Exhibition and drop in to a gallery talk about Malaysian fabric artist Anne Samat.

Hudson Valley MOCA, in partnership with the Peekskill Film Festival, will present Block Arty, an evening of experimental video art, outdoor sculpture, live music, and food trucks under the stars. The event takes place on Thursday, July 25 from 6-10 p.m., and will feature 25 short films from national and international artists, curated by artist and curator Ryan O’Hare.

July is heating up with an array of exciting summer events and activities at Hudson Valley MOCA. Hear a recently-named Guggenheim Fellow investigate ties between art and family, party after dark at an evening of art and film, and enjoy life drawing among world class contemporary sculptures.

Dive into the month of June with a variety of engaging activities at Hudson Valley MOCA. Whether you turn to the big screen for an exhibition of video art or invigorate your mind and body through martial arts, there are many ways to get your summer off to a bright start.

Hudson Valley MOCA invites you to leap into the month of May with a selection of colorful exhibitions and sensational activities. It’s officially spring, so start the season by getting the first look at an exhibition from our international artist-in-residence or engaging with presentations at the intersection of poetry and art.

For the entire month of April, join Hudson Valley MOCA for a variety of captivating activities. From practicing a popular Ukrainian decorative craft to discussing classic films with a Hollywood insider, there are plenty of ways to shake off the winter chill and spring into a new season of art.

The New Museum’s Kraus Family Curator Gary Carrion-Murayari will join Death is Irrelevant co-curator Tim Hawkinson, as well as collector and curator Sarena Straus in a conversation moderated by Hyperallergic editor and Minerva Projects founding director Yasmeen Siddiqui. This panel will investigate sociopolitical dimensions in contemporary figurative sculpture, with a special focus on Polish artist Paweł Althamer’s The Power of Now (2016).

Hudson Valley MOCA, in partnership with Studio Theater in Exile, will present Writing the Walls 2019, an afternoon of poetry readings, workshops, and conversations celebrating the interplay of visual art and the written word. The event takes place on Saturday, May 11 from 2-6 p.m., and will feature the 13th annual Writing the Walls Poets’ Walk. A selection of poems and theatrical presentations that interpret pieces from the exhibition Death is Irrelevant will premiere.

Hudson Valley MOCA is offering engaging activities for visitors of all ages during the entire month of March. From an opportunity to sculpt a one-of-a-kind souvenir to a lecture taking a shrewd look at curation, it’s time to thaw the winter frost and spring into a month of compelling events and activities.

Effective immediately, Hudson Valley MOCA will offer free admission to visitors affected by the partial government shutdown. Furloughed government workers and those working without pay will be offered complimentary admission with one guest when they present a valid federal employee ID.

Hudson Valley MOCA, in partnership with Studio Theater in Exile, presents Writing the Walls 2019, a poetry and playwriting open call asking writers to interpret artwork from the exhibition Death is Irrelevant into original poems and one-page plays.

Hudson Valley MOCA is offering engaging activities for visitors of all ages during the entire month of February. With a new exhibition of contemporary dystopian paintings and a lecture on shocking art subjects, now is the perfect time to experience new, compelling events and activities.

Hudson Valley MOCA will start the new year by offering creative activities for kids, families, and adults. From a screening of a classic film at our monthly Cinema Club to whimsical curatorial discussions of art, make it your New Year’s resolution to delight in new experiences and deepen your engagement with contemporary art.