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august, 2022

26aug5:00 pm7:00 pmCollage with MOCA in the Community5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Bookmans Entertainment Exchange Midtown, 3330 E. Speedway Blvd.

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There is never a bad time to try out a new hobby and Bookmans is partnering with the Museum of Contemporary Art, providing a collaging workshop at Bookmans Midtown this August 26th from 5:00pm-7:00pm inspired by the work of Grace Rosario Perkins and other artists currently on display at MOCA Tucson. Artist and educator, Makenna Lockwood will be leading this class alongside MOCA’s Education Manager Harrison Orr.

*This event is intended for ages 18+*

To reserve a seat for this free event, e-mail jamesr@bookmans.com

*Commented reservations will not be accepted.*

About Makenna Lockwood

Makenna Lockwood (she/her/hers) is an artist, educator, and fourth-generation desert dweller, and currently teaches a variety of programs at MOCA Tucson. She considers herself lucky to have grown up visiting museums with her family every summer to escape the sweltering Phoenix heat. Having earned a BFA in Art & Visual Culture Education at the University of Arizona, she is committed to sharing her lifelong passion for the arts with students of all ages across Tucson.

About Harrison Orr

Harrison Orr (he/him/his) is the Education Manager at MOCA Tucson, as well as a visual artist, educator, and researcher. He earned a BFA in Media Arts and an MA in Art & Visual Culture Education at the University of Arizona. Harrison started his career at MOCA Tucson as a Teaching Artist in January 2019 before stepping into his current role in September 2021. In his professional artistic practice, he works primarily with linocut prints and ink drawings.

About MOCA Tucson

Established by artists in 1997, MOCA is Tucson’s only museum devoted exclusively to contemporary art from around the globe. Housed in a repurposed firehouse in Downtown Tucson, MOCA Tucson applies creative solutions to the problems of today and tomorrow through the vehicle of contemporary art. We create programming that is ambitious, innovative, and that is responsive to the wants and needs of our community. A pioneering museum of its kind in the community, MOCA Tucson currently hosts rotating exhibitions by locally, nationally, and internationally renowned contemporary artists—critical exhibitions that spur dialogue and that foster empathy between artists and audiences.

Time

(Friday) 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location

Bookmans Entertainment Exchange Midtown

3330 E. Speedway Blvd.

2 Comments

  1. Gretchen August 3, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    Thrilled to see you are teaming up with MOCA. Please add me to your list of participants for Aug 26th

    1. Valerie R August 4, 2022 at 9:16 am

      We are thrilled too! We’ve always had wonderful partnerships with MOCA and this one will be awesome for all involved! Be sure to email midtownevents@bookmans.com to reserve your spot!

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