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Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art Weekly Newsletter - December 7, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

December 11, 2023

From: Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art

Holiday Shopping at MASS MoCA

If you are looking for unique and inspiring gift ideas this holiday season, we've got you covered.

The Research & Development Store
Now Online!

The R&D Store now offers a selection of books, vinyl, and design objects online! Enter through the clocktower door to shop at MASS MoCA, or peruse affordable contemporary artist editions and store exclusives online, just in time for the holidays. The R&D Store is also open before live events, such as the upcoming presentation of Maxine Lyle's in-progress work STEP SHOW: THE MUSICAL.

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MASS MoCA Gift Shop

MASS MoCA Gift Shop carries a fun and funky collection of contemporary gifts for all ages, with a focus on products created sustainably and ethically both within the Berkshires and beyond. Stop by our main lobby when you visit, or shop online.

SHOP ONLINE

Shop the MASS MoCA Campus

MASS MoCA is more than unforgettable art encounters, performances & programs, and the retail spaces inside our museum. Our campus is also home to restaurants, makers & lots more. Whether it's a discount at Storey Publishing, gift cards from Lickety Split, a silkscreen print demo with Gary Lichtenstein Editions (December 22–23), the unique objects crafted inside Christopher Pollock Art, or a purchase from The Artist Book Foundation, which donates a book to public libraries & schools for every book sold, our entire campus is lined with special ways to brighten up your holiday season. Top off your visit by enjoying exceptional beers & the sense of community at Bright Ideas Brewing, or a special meal of Casita's Mexican street fare-inspired cuisine.

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Up Next

Like Magic: Grace Clark’s In a new light (Healing Dirt) Activation
Wednesday, December 13, during gallery hours

On the day of each new moon — believed by many to be a time of rebirth — visitors to Grace Clark’s In a new light (Healing Dirt) in Like Magic are invited to enter the chapel-like room and apply charcoal earth to parts of their body in need of healing, harnessing the magic of belief in change.

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Family Storytime
Thursday, January 4, 10:30am

On the first Thursday and third Saturday of each month during our winter/spring 2024 season, families with children up to 6 years old are invited to join MASS MoCA Museum Educators for a storytime and related exploration in the galleries. Free with registration; visit our website for details.

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Special Hours

Planning your visit? MASS MoCA is open Wednesdays–Mondays, 10am–5pm, closed Tuesdays and Christmas Day (December 25), and closing at 3pm on December 24. We will be OPEN Tuesday, December 26 and New Year's Day (January 1)! Whenever you return, we look forward to welcoming you back to MASS MoCA this holiday season. Visit our website for a complete list of holiday hours.

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Exhibitions Not to Miss

Daniel Giordano: Love from Vicki Island
On view through Monday, January 1, 2024

Daniel Giordano finds material for his provocative and playful sculptures on the streets of Newburgh, New York, and along the banks of the nearby Hudson River. His eclectic assemblages reflect the mores of his Italian-American heritage and the postindustrial realities of his hometown, where the artist works in his family’s now-defunct factory. Save the date for an artist workshop and artist talk to celebrate the exhibition's closing days at MASS MoCA on Saturday, December 30 — more details will be shared soon! Plan your visit today:

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JUST ANNOUNCED
Even More in 2024!

Hot off the presses: tickets for Chicano Batman on stage, member curator tours, and a celebratory send-off for EJ Hill: Brake Run Helix just dropped. With new exhibitions, concerts, screenings, artist workshops, and family fun coming your way in the new year, MASS MoCA is starting 2024 with a bang. Make your plans to join us here.

EXPLORE THE SEASON

Assets for Artists

A Studios Send-off to 2023
Watch the New Video for a Peek Behind the Scenes

In this new video, hear directly from artists-in-residence about their experiences in The Studios at MASS MoCA. This residency program situated within our factory campus and surrounded by the beautiful Berkshire Mountains runs year-round and hosts up to 10 artists and writers at a time, welcoming folks from all around the world. We can't think of a better way to look back on a year of creative exploration in our Studios; we hope you agree!

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