# Event Details - **Event Name**: Artist Talk: Material Matters - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Hear MoCA Residency Alumni unpack the stories behind Material Matters, then stay to connect with the artists over a community receptionAbout this EventJoin artists Negar Ahkami, Shahla Arbabi, Roxana Geffen, Sarah Hardesty, Marissa Long, Danielle Mysliwiec, Ryan McCoy, Foon Sham and Rachel Schmidt for a panel discussion moderated by curator Amanda Jirón-Murphy on “Material Matters,” an exhibition featuring works by MoCA Arlington’s Residency Alumni.The artists will discuss the works on view, as well as the evolution of their practices in the years during and after their time as resident artists at MoCA Arlington.An informal community reception will follow the talk at 3 pm, with a chance to chat with the artists.This talk is free of charge and open to the public; registration recommended. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/53bc9ac0-9ce1-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w1200-h672-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arlington/artist-talk-material-matters/100001997176965065 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, Business, Exhibitions - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 17.85, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Arlington - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington - **lat**: 38.8816971 - **long**: -77.1020617 - **full address**: Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington, 3550 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Artist Talk: Material Matters - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/0a61494d7a95faf10e7571815fbba83c93fe908dbd5ce5c9f38d1c8082f2faa2-rimg-w1200-h800-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786138327 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Artist Talk: Material Matters being held? - **A:** Artist Talk: Material Matters takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington, 3550 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Artist Talk: Material Matters? - **A:** Artist Talk: Material Matters is organized by Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Artist Talk: Material Matters is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Arlington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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