MoCA Looking for High School Artists’ Work Created in 2020
According to the Museum of Contemporary Art, Westport:
“MoCA Westport invites all high school students to submit works of art for a new High School Student Art Exhibition, Hindsight is 2020, on view January 23 - March 6, 2021.
The exhibition will be the first student in-person show at MoCA Westport’s new Museum space, located at 19 Newtown Turnpike in Westport, CT. The Museum also presented an online student exhibition in July 2020.
Hindsight is 2020 will feature submissions created during the year 2020, illustrating a diverse portrait of what young people have been experiencing and observing during these challenging and unique times.
All high school students may submit one work, and all works will be accepted. Submissions are due Friday, January 8, 2021.
Significant cash prizes will be awarded in the amounts of $500, $300, and $100 for First, Second, and Third Place.
Jurists for the exhibition will include Paul Efstathiou, Amy Kaplan and a member of MoCA Westport’s 2020-2021 Teen Council.
There is an entry fee of $10/entry; scholarships to waive this fee are available. Details on timing and the submission process are available on mocawestport.org. Any inquiries can be directed to Liz Leggett at liz@mocawestport.org.”
Candlelight Concert will be December 19th as 80-Year Tradition Forges On
The Staples High School Music Department announced that the famous Candlelight Concert will still happen this year in a pre-recorded, live stream format. 2020 marks the 80th anniversary of the local holiday tradition, an event that started before the words “live stream” or “social distance” would be counted as foreign, or rude.
Access to the online event will be through staplesmusic.org
“It was touch and go for a while, but the pre-recorded, live stream event for the 80th Annual Candlelight Concert will take place December 19 at 7:30pm! It's been a challenging year for our musicians but they are excited that their annual gift to the community will take place. In collaboration with and narrated by our own Dan Woog, repertoire includes such favorites as "Carol of the Bells," "Sleigh Ride" and "Winter Wonderland." Also included will be highlights of dynamic interviews with individuals associated with Candlelight over the past 80 years. Access your FREE viewing link starting Dec. 14 at 9:00AM!”
“While you're watching Candlelight, please consider supporting one of Westport's many restaurants by ordering out and dining in! Check out the Westport Marketplace for an extensive list of area restaurants.” (staplesmusic.org)
Night-time Scene on Main Street
A scene of lights and a classic Westport building. Photos shows Savvy + Grace, and the shuttered Tavern on Main.