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The final First Friday

To those 1,300 people who attended Friday's opening of

This Wednesday in the MOA Auditorium, Alex Webb -- whose colorful photographs are currently being showcased in the MOA exhibition,

On March 13, artist Marie Watt arrived for the installation of her blanket tower, commissioned for the new exhibition Shaping America. The next two days in the Lied Gallery, Watt hosted two sewing circles: one with visual arts students and another with members of the community. Participants were taught a basic slipstitch by Marie and then helped on part of Watt

Tonight, at 7:00 p.m. the MOA celebrates the reinstallation of its permanent American art collection in a new exhibition, entitled Shaping America. This exhibition will examine American identity, emphasizing the multicultural perspective intrinsic to the American experience. The display of approximately 80 works of art, including paintings, sculptures, and photographs, will inspire visitors to reflect on artwork's role in revealing and contributing to cross-cultural encounters and exchanges that form American identity. Come to the MOA tonight to enjoy a fun evening of art, live music, and desert with your friends. Admission is Free. Tweet about your experience @shaping_america.

Oregon-based artist Thursday, March 14 9:30am - 12:00pm MOA Lied Gallery Held in connection with the Museum of Art's upcoming exhibition, Shaping America: Selected Works from the Permanent Collection of American Art. Join us at the MOA in creating a work of art with artist Marie Watt. “What continually draws me to the Sewing Circle is the quality of conversation and storytelling that occurs when eyes are diverted and hands are busy at work.' ~ Marie Watt Free. All ages. No sewing experience necessary.

Co-Sponsored by the BYU Studio Areas of the Department of Visual Arts and the MOA Oregon-based artist MOA Auditorium This talk is held in connection with the Museum of Art's upcoming exhibition, Shaping America: Selected Works from the Permanent Collection of American Art. Come hear Portland-based, multidisciplinary artist Marie Watt talk about her work, including a blanket tower created specifically for the MOA

Date: Friday, March 29, 2013 Location: Brigham Young University Museum of Art in Provo, Utah The exhibition We Could Be Heroes: The Mythology of Monsters and Heroes in Contemporary Art, delves into our fascination with superheroes and monsters in contemporary pop culture. At the end of this month, a symposium will be held that also examines the relationship between today

The Cantus Women

The BYU Museum of Art is switching to online registration for its popular family programs,

What does it take to put together an original exhibition? In 2013, the MOA will spotlight feature interviews with key players in the process. In January, we spoke with Seth Baldridge, curatorial assistant to Contemporary Art Curator Jeff Lambson, about the making of

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As part of the celebrations for the 10th anniversary of BYU

You and your family are invited to the Museum of Art's second event in the Family Film Series! Come to the MOA Auditorium Saturday, Feb 24 at 10 a.m. for a special showing of

Need a date idea this Valentine's Day? Join us for a panel discussion on collecting contemporary art and hear from Jonathan Freedman, Mikell Stringham, and Jeff Lambson. It will be held tomorrow, Thursday from 5-6 p.m. at the Museum of Art. The panel discussion is co-sponsored by the Studio Areas in the Department of Visual Arts and BYU Museum of Art.

Beginning January 14, Brigham Young University Museum of Art invites educators to bring their 7th to 12th graders to its new school program, Teen Connect: Contemporary Voices in Art. Students will visit the museum for a guided exhibition tour and art making activity in connection with the exhibition

While preparing for the upcoming exhibition Shaping America: Selected Works from the Permanent Collection of American Art, Marian Wardle, MOA Curator of American Art, planned on displaying a long-neglected painting from BYU