Black History Month Event Series [PAID EVENT. USE LINK]

MoCA CT Celebrates Black History Month with Creative and Cultural Events

This February, MoCA CT will host a series of events in honor of Black History Month, focusing on the rich cultural contributions and creativity of the African diaspora. The series will highlight emerging Black artists and provide a platform for their work, fostering greater visibility and professional growth.

These events will also connect with local communities and align with current exhibitions, such as ON FIRE: Energy, Climate, Infrastructure and Human and Nature: A Changing Relationship. MoCA CT is dedicated to celebrating and integrating Black voices in the arts year-round.

Event Lineup:

Film Screening & Q&A – Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 7:00 PM Screening DELA: The Making of El Anatsui, a documentary on the Ghanaian sculptor El Anatsui. Film maker Oyiza Adaba from Africa Related Inc. will join for a post-screening Q&A, tying the film into MoCA CT’s exhibitions on the role of recycled materials in art and climate issues.

Soulful Expressions – Saturday, February 15, 2025, from 7:00–9:00 PM An evening of poetry by Sahmra Sawyer, music by pianist Joe Bush, dance by Jeffline Saint Louis, and food by Jamaican Chef Dré Sawyers of Food by Mustard Seed Inc. Artist Erika McGhee will do live sketching of visitors, followed by a dance floor open for classics like the Electric Slide, Wobble, and more.

Upcycling Sculpture Workshop & Exhibition Tour – Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 1:00 PM Local artist Remy Sosa will lead an upcycling sculpture workshop, starting with a guided tour of ON FIRE: Energy, Climate, Infrastructure and Human and Nature: A Changing Relationship, focusing on the environmental impact of recycled materials.

Register here: https://mocact.org/2025-black-history-month/

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, CT, USA, United States