Exhibitions
All exhibitions are on display at MOCVA’s Downtown Plano Location: 1201 E. 15th Street, Suite 304 Plano, Texas 75074 unless otherwise indicated.
Exhibition Dates:
May 8 – June 18, 2026
Hidden Legacy: The Art and Process of The 21
Featuring the work of Todd Polson
Admission: Free
At Cox Playhouse, Plano Arts District
May 28, 2026
5:00 – 6:30 PM Film Screening & Q&A
7:00–8:30 PM Reception
Hidden Legacy: The Art & Process of The 21
Exhibition + Film Screening + Artist Discussion
The Museum of Contemporary Visual Art (MOCVA) is pleased to present Hidden Legacy: The Art & Process of The 21, an exhibition exploring the creative development behind the acclaimed animated film The 21, directed by artist, designer, educator, and filmmaker Tod Polson.
Rather than focusing solely on the final film, this exhibition offers visitors a rare opportunity to experience the artistic process behind animation through storyboards, concept development, digital imagery, visual research, and production materials that reveal how a complex visual story is brought to life.
Visitors are also invited to attend a special screening of The 21 at Cox Playhouse, followed by an open Q&A with director and writer Tod Polson.
Event Schedule
📍 Cox Playhouse
1517 H Avenue, Plano, TX 75074
5:00 PM – Screening of The 21
(Academy Award®️ Shortlisted Animated Film)
5:30 PM – Open Q&A with Tod Polson
Director & Writer
6:15 PM – Second Screening of The 21
7:00 PM – Reception Begins
📍 Courtyard Theater Gallery
1509 H Avenue, Plano, TX 75074
7:30–8:30 PM – Gallery Open for Viewing
Featuring: Hidden Legacy: The Art & Process of The 21
8:30 PM – Reception Ends
Admission: Free
Sponsored by the Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology, UT Dallas and by the City of Plano.
The Museum of Contemporary Visual Art (MOCVA) is pleased to present Hidden Legacy, an exhibition featuring the artistic process behind The 21, the acclaimed animated film directed by artist, designer, and educator Todd Polson.
This exhibition offers visitors a rare opportunity to explore the creative development behind an animated feature through storyboards, concept development, digital imagery, visual research, and production materials. Rather than focusing solely on the final film, Hidden Legacy reveals the artistic thinking, experimentation, and craftsmanship involved in bringing a complex visual story to life.
In addition to the gallery exhibition, visitors are invited to attend a special film screening and artist discussion at Cox Playhouse, offering insight into the creative process, research, and storytelling behind the project.
Sponsored by the Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology, UT Dallas
Exhibition Dates:
February 19 – March 21, 2026
BEFORE THE ALGORITHM
Art Exhibition
Location: THE COURTYARD THEATER GALLERY
1509 H Avenue, Plano, TX 75074
Private appointments available.
Contact Jason Fehrm
Arts & Events Superintendent
972-941-5610
Participating Artists
Mahsa Abri
Hadi Asgharpour
Shaghayegh Ashouri
Diego Becerra
Anisha Chaudhary
Mi Sook Chung
Alissa Clarke
Mahdi Dolatyari
Matthis Paul
Frickhoeffer
Zahra Jafarpour
Jade Kai
Sophie Kettles
Mozhdeh Khamsenhnezhad
Ahmad Khoshniat
Brenda Gabriela Vega Mora
Farzana Abdur Razzaque
Isabella Viggiano
Karl Woodmansey
Vajihe Zamaniderkani
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Sponsors:
Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology (UTD)
City of Plano
Participating Artists:
Mahsa Abri
Hadi Asgharpour
Shaghayegh Ashouri
Diego Becerra
Anisha Chaudhary
Mi Sook Chung
Alissa Clarke
Mahdi Dolatyari
Matthis Paul Frickhoeffer
Zahra Jafarpour
Jade Kai
Sophie Kettles
Mozhdeh Khamsenhnezhad
Ahmad Khoshniat
Brenda Gabriela Vega Mora
Farzana Abdur Razzaque
Isabella Viggiano
Karl Woodmansey
Vajihe Zamaniderkani
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Sponsors:
Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology (UTD)
City of Plano
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Exhibition: Dec. 7 – 20, 2025
Opens With Reception: Sunday, Dec. 7th | 2 – 5 PM
Closes: Saturday, Dec. 20th
Address: MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY VISUAL ART 1201 E. 15th Street, Suite 304 Plano TX 75074
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Nov. 1 - Dec. 21, 2025
The MOCVA Collection Exhibition
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Exhibition: Nov. 1 – Dec. 21, 2025
Public Reception: Saturday, Nov. 15 | 4 – 7 PM
Gallery Open: Fri, Sat 11AM – 5PM | Sun 1 – 5PM
Address: MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY VISUAL ART 1201 E. 15th Street, Suite 304 Plano TX 75074
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The MOCVA Collection Exhibition
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Exhibition: Nov. 1 – Dec. 21, 2025
Public Reception: Saturday, Nov. 15 | 4 – 7 PM
Gallery Open: Fri, Sat 11AM – 5PM | Sun 1 – 5PM
Address: MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY VISUAL ART 1201 E. 15th Street, Suite 304 Plano TX 75074
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Address: The Gallery @ Courtyard | 1509 H Avenue, Plano, TX 75074
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Address: The Gallery @ Courtyard | 1509 H Avenue, Plano, TX 75074
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Address: The Gallery @ Courtyard | 1509 H Avenue, Plano, TX 75074
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