MOCVA Newsletter – Vol. 1
Breaking Boundaries Exhibition – The Art of Jade Kai
Jade Kai is a contemporary digital artist whose vibrant and abstract works explore the intersections of music, identity, and modern culture. From childhood, she was drawn to art and poetry, and inspired by figures like Warhol, Miró, and Kandinsky, she evolved her style from representational to bold abstraction.
Jade’s process blends spontaneity with intention, resulting in a collection of over 10,000 digital works ranging from portraits and figures to colorful abstractions. Deeply engaged with her audience, she shares and sells her art through social media.
An exhibition of Jade’s works is currently on display at the Museum of Contemporary Visual Art Exhibition Hall.
Jade views art as a force of hope, light, and healing. She dreams of international recognition and of using her art to support communities and charities. Believing that even imbalance holds balance, she embraces creativity fearlessly, striving to be remembered as an artist who broke boundaries and inspired others to express their own voices freely.
You are invited to Jade’s Artist Reception on the evening of Saturday, November 15th from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m., when you may meet Jade, view her works, while enjoying light refreshments.
MOCVA Gift Shop Opens
The Museum of Contemporary Visual Art is pleased to announce the opening of its gift shop in the museum Reception Room.
Our initial offerings include:
- Original Stoneware of Mary Tran
- From Jade Kai (our Exhibition Artist):
- Original Artwork – signed
- Numbered Artwork Prints – signed
- Abstract Portraits – signed
- From Glen Ayers, Artist Affiliate Emeritus:
- Selected Original Artwork – signed
- Numbered Artwork Prints – signed
- From Soheyla Rashidyan, Exec Director:
- Numbered Artwork Prints – signed
- T-Shirts with her Original Artwork
- Selected Original Artwork from the Museum’s Collection:
- Chloe’s Artistic Herbal Products
- Juvenile Adventure Novels of Gary Wisler
- Artwork Postcards, Sketchbooks, Artbooks, and Children’s Books
- Original Handmade Works:
- Framed Miniature Ceramic Teapots
- Small Clay Figurines
- Christmas Angels, Santas, & Snowmen
New and seasonal items will become available throughout the year and with each new Museum event. A virtual Gift Shop is under development, making items available through our website. MOCVA Members and Artist Affiliates receive a 10% discount on all purchases. New and seasonal items will become available throughout the year and with each new Museum event.
A virtual Gift Shop is under development, making items available through our website.
MOCVA Members and Artist Affiliates receive a 10% discount on all purchases.
Student–Teacher Project
MOCVA has initiated a program of collaboration with North Texas art teachers and their students. We are inviting art teachers to present their students’ artwork in our Exhibition Hall. The Museum Director and staff will work with the teachers and students to produce these shows, providing guidance, tools, and materials, as appropriate.
This opportunity is offered to all art education programs, public and private, in the North Texas region.
Our inaugural event is with the art students of Mi Sook Chung, with a public exhibition and reception on December 7th at the Museum.
Norouz Art Competition
Inspired by Norouz, the Persian New Year’s Celebration, MOCVA is hosting an art competition on the theme of New Year’s celebrations throughout the world.
Artwork may be submitted that depicts New Year’s related events from any heritage or culture. A short synopsis describing the subject of the work, including its cultural relevance, should be included. 2D & 3D works are accepted.
Contending works will be displayed in the Courtyard Theater Gallery during February and March, 2026. Awards Ceremony/Reception will be on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at the Courtyard.
Submission criteria and a list of awards will be announced soon.
The Infinite Moment: The Art of Noel Bennett
MOCVA is proud to announce that it will be featuring one of America’s premier artists and cross culture pilgrims, Noel Bennett.
Noel’s visit here from Santa Fe, New Mexico, will be an event. The Infinite Moment will feature an exhibition of her large scale works and descriptive videos at the Courtyard Theater Gallery, a presentation at the Cox Theater, and seminars and workshops at the Museum facility.
For the last 50 years, Noel has been working with her neighbor, the Ansel Adams family, to protect and preserve Cathedral Canyon in the Jemez Mountains of New Mexico.
The Exhibition opens at the Courtyard on Friday, May 1st and runs through Sunday, June 14th, 2026. Associated lecture and presentation will be at the Cox Theater on Thursday, May 14th. Artist Reception will be scheduled at the Courtyard.
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