💥 Hosted by Sara Munjack & Diego Roq 💥 Presented by: Monira Foundation x ROQ Initiative x Jersey City Reads Poems presents: Join us for an evening of poetry featuring Jiaoyang Li, Emily Luan, and Rashad Wright followed by musical performances by JaeFrmJerz, Larry Crack,...
Our booth at 14C features works from Monira artists-in-residence Miriam Parker, Andrew Moeller, Mara De Luca, Heechan Kim, and Kevin Quiles Bonilla. Click here to register for your free ticket
Image courtesy of Nancy Nowacek The Attention Lab Supported by Monira Foundation in collaboration with Katharina Gruzei and participating artists of Right Time, Right Place. Sunday, November 13th 10:30am—2:30pm 888 Newark Ave, ste 440. 07306 Jersey City, NJ Lunch is included! Over the...
Jonas Mekas Studio and Monira Foundation presents: Nojo Hotel with performances by Dalius Naujo, Michael Coleman and Kenny Wollesen Opening set by Panagiotis Mavridis
Join us at Mana Contemporary Chicago (2233 S. Throop) from 2:00PM to 5:00PM before THE BRIG screening - show any ticket to a program in Jonas Mekas 100! at the Film Center and enjoy complimentary snacks, wine and music, and learn about our upcoming Jonas...
The Monira Foundation is pleased to present AIR 2022, a selection of recent works of the current cohort of artists-in-residence: Patricia Ayres Mara De Luca Kevin Quiles Bonilla Andrew Moeller Miriam Parker Visiting hours: T-F 11-5pm and by appointment
Art Jones Chihiro ITO Matt Mottel with NJCU Digital Media Ensemble Mica Scalin Sage Ó Tuama Sally Beauti Twin Devon Narine-Singh ...and more. Curated by Chihiro ITO
Illustration by Martin Flores Come visit us at JAB, we will be featuring our Open Book artists as well as exhibiting our Jonas Mekas chapbook and limited edition silk-screen "Good Mood Good Mood". Book artists, zine makers and small press publishers across genres and subjects....
💥 Hosted by Diego Roque and Cara O'Brien 💥 💥Presented by: Monira Foundation x ROQ Initiative in collaboration with Adam Echa. 💥 Join us for a new MONIRA FRIDAYS EMERGE || A film noir themed event hosted by Diego Roq and Cara O'Brien, in collaboration...
Jonas revisiting with his brother their first home in New York, where they lived together on the corner of Union and Meserole in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, from October 29 to November 1949. Photo: Adolfas Mekas, 1974. Monira Foundation proudly presents Jonas Mekas, Open Archives, a...
A Night to Remember takes you to the formal event you’ve watched on tv all your life. Whether you’ve always wanted to attend a private screening, reminisced about your high school prom, or simply just love exclusivity and an excuse to go out; we invite...
Join us for: Oaths? Questions? by Marjorie Welish, James Siena Granary Books, 2009. Item #GB_145 7 x 11 in., 32 pp., cloth over boards with Plexi slipcase. Commissioned by Granary Books to create an innovative book-object, Marjorie Welish conceived it on a graphical / lexical nexus...
A two-part exhibition presented by Monira Foundation in partnership with The Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts EFA Studios and Monira Foundation are pleased to present a show in two parts highlighting the breadth of contemporary practices and links between their resident artists. The first part,...
Monira Foundation presents Discovering AYN: Rammellzee (RAMM:ΣLL:ZΣΣ) Discovering AYN is a monthly program presented by Monira Foundation that welcomes the public into AYN Foundation long term presentations at Mana Contemporary to further learn and experience the practice of their featured artists through the scope of other artists...
ATTENTION LABS are community-based, youth-oriented workshops that focus on the power, beauty, and potential of human attention — and on the new challenges that confront us in a world of increasingly financialized attentional resources (and the algorithms that “frack” our eyes and minds). A non-profit...
Monira Foundation presents Discovering AYN: Rammellzee (RAMM:ΣLL:ZΣΣ) Discovering AYN is a monthly program presented by Monira Foundation that welcomes the public into AYN Foundation long term presentations at Mana Contemporary to further learn and experience the practice of their featured artists through the scope of other artists...
Monira Foundation presents Discovering AYN: Rammellzee (RAMM:ΣLL:ZΣΣ) Discovering AYN is a monthly program presented by Monira Foundation that welcomes the public into AYN Foundation long term presentations at Mana Contemporary to further learn and experience the practice of their featured artists through the scope of other artists...
Monira Foundation is pleased to present the exhibition MONUMENTS. Anne Muntges. Monuments is a thought-provoking installation that challenges our perception of beauty and waste, offering a unique visual experience where the discarded and the exquisite come together. Set against a backdrop of ornate, luxurious wallpaper,...
Monira Foundation is pleased to present the exhibition Between Two Breaths by artist David Benarroch. The exhibition, "Between Two Breaths", consists of a group of sculptures and drawings that reveal traces of physical impact on material, and focuses on Benarroch's ongoing research and process, and how we...
Monira Foundation is pleased to present the exhibition Inner Mirror. Linda K. Alpern. This photography exhibition is part of the Discovering Public Program in connection with the photography long-term presentation of John Chamberlain and developed in collaboration with the AYN Foundation. In her photographs, Alpern...
A Discussion with Regina Martinez and Mary Hennen Presented by the Monira Foundation and Experimental Sound Studio Mana Contemporary has been a nesting site for Peregrine Falcons since 2000. The population of once-endangered falcons throughout Illinois is overseen by Mary Hennen of the Field...
Join us October 26th from 4-8pm. 2233 S Throop Street Chicago, IL 60608 Mana Contemporary Chicago and Monira Foundation are pleased to announce our Fall Open Studios. We invite you to tour the current exhibitions, meet our studio artists, and attend our presentations! This...
Join us for a new Open Book premiere of body double (annotated atlas), by Ann Messner. In body double (annotated atlas), 2022, two world atlases are altered—cover to cover— creating a Rorschach-like pigmented imprint. Each page (the introduction with its graphings of global information, 122...
Monira Foundation is pleased to present the exhibition dance dance otherwise we are lost; Miriam Parker and Arielle Austin. dance dance otherwise we are lost is an evocative exhibition that explores the captivating interplay between Arielle Austions’s paintings and the Miriam Parkers abstract photography. Inspired by...
Monira Foundation is pleased to present the exhibition dance dance otherwise we are lost; Miriam Parker and Arielle Austin. Firmament Gallery + Boutique Nimbus Art Center, Jersey City NJ 07302 Nov 2 - 30, 2023 Opening: Nov 2, 6 pm “Dance, Dance, Otherwise...
Join artist David Benarroch for a tour of his exhibition Between Two Breaths. This is the last week to view the exhibition!
Hosted by Diego Roque and presented by: Monira Foundation x ROQ Initiative Revel in the 1940s film noir world: Live performances, art displays, vendors, and curated installations all with a jazzy noir ambiance. Evoke the spirit of classic Hollywood, a Gatsby night, cloaked in mystery and...
Monira Foundation is pleased to present Open Book with Linda K. Alpern. This exhibition of archives, photography and notes from conversations with Linda K. Alpern was created as an annex project to the exhibition Inner Mirror, Linda K. Alpern. In this presentation, visitors can get a...
Monira Foundation Fundraiser 2023 Monday, December 4, 2023, 6–9 PM Online Auction: 6–8pm Miami, FL Come and celebrate with the Monira Foundation on Monday, December 4, 2023, from 6-9 PM, as we salute the arts and our unwavering commitment to the creative community. Hosted by...
Monira Foundation is pleased to present the exhibition Memory Gap: Yoonhee Ryoony Suh. "The act of faithfully depicting the entirety of nature on canvas is an essential endeavor to nurture the world that is connected to both myself and me." ...
Monira Foundation in partnership with Landmark Club are pleased to present the exhibition When The Night Falls. From the shimmering glow of the moonlit city to the electric buzz of sleepless nights When the Night Falls looks into the profound impact of the night on the...
Monira Fridays returns on Dec 15 with an Open Mic & Film Screening in partnership with ROQ Initiative! Hosted by Juan Diego Roque, Monira Fridays Open Mic is a community event that embraces the open mic format, welcoming guests/ performers/ artists from all backgrounds...
Join us on Sunday, December 17 for a new Maker Space Activity for children: Stories About Nature, in connection with our new exhibition Memory Gap by Yoonhee Ryoony Suh. Stories About Nature is an art activity for children and families where we will analyze...
Join us for the premier: Heechan Kim's Studio Visit! Step inside the studio’s of the Monira Foundation’s artists in residence. Learn about their unique processes during these short, intimate conversations with incredible artists as they talk about their ideas and give you special access to...
Monira Foundation is pleased to present the exhibition dance dance otherwise we are lost; Miriam Parker and Arielle Austin. dance dance otherwise we are lost is an evocative exhibition that explores the captivating interplay between Arielle Austions’s paintings and the Miriam Parkers abstract photography. Inspired by...
About Allen Ruppersberg Conceptual artist Allen Ruppersberg (American, b.1944) is known for his philosophical approach to art. He explores language as a means of expression. Working in a variety of media, including painting, photography, printmaking, books, sculpture, and installation, Ruppersberg draws inspiration from mass media...
Monira Foundation presents Open Book: Michael Gitlin. This Open Book exhibition of Gitlin’s sketchbooks is an annex project to the exhibition Michael Gitlin; Copper Works. This selection of sketchbooks contain drawings by the artist, which can be seen as another way for him to explore...
Monira Foundation is pleased to present the exhibition Michael Gitlin 888 Newark Ave, 2nd & 3rd fl. Jersey City NJ 07306 On view through Aug 31, 2024 Visiting hours: by appointment, please email us to schedule your visit: info@monirafoundation.org About the artist: Born in Cape...
Join us on Friday, February 16th for Monira Fridays: Emerge CYBERPUNK. Emerge CYBERPUNK is an event that brings the community together through live music, art, a selection of vendors and set installations by emerging artists and creatives, creating a Cyberpunk themed immersive experience. Monira Fridays...
Join Monira Foundation Residency Director Anne Muntges via Zoom to learn about the Performance Residency program, the application, and the new space. Bring your questions as you prepare your application to the program. Please register for the session below. An hour before the...
Join us for the premiere of Rowan Renee's Studio Visit. Step inside the studios of the Monira Foundation’s artists in residence. Learn about their unique processes during these short, intimate conversations with incredible artists as they talk about their ideas and give you special access...
Apply to be an artist in Residency in Chicago! Applications will open March 25 – April 26, midnight EST Who We Are: Since 2011, the Monira Foundation (formerly Mana Residencies) has awarded rent-free, non-living studio space to artists in Chicago, Jersey City, and Miami. Started...
Reel to Reel -to Jonas Mekas- at Mana Contemporary 5th fl. 888 Newark Ave. Jersey City NJ 07306 On view through Aug 30, 2024 Visiting hours: by appointment, please email us to schedule your visit: info@monirafoundation.org Embracing the enduring legacy of Jonas Mekas, a visionary...
Presented by Stevens Institute of Technology Visual Arts & Technology program with the support of Monira Foundation 888 Newark Ave, Jersey City NJ 07306 Gallery #250 Apr 11, 2024 – Apr 14, 2024 Hours: by appointment emailing info@monirafoundation.org Latin for "movement of the mind," Motus Mentis...
Candida Alvarez. Stretching, Nesting, Reaching, Feeling, Presented by Monira Foundation At Mana Contemporary, Chicago. 2233 S Throop St, Chicago, IL 60608 On View: April 13, 2024 – Mar 1, 2025 Opening reception: April 13, 12 – 4pm Visiting hours: by appointment, please email us to...
Chroma Key After Me, Ariella Granados Presented by Monira Foundation At Mana Contemporary, Chicago. 2233 S Throop St, Chicago, IL 60608 On View: April 13, 2024 Opening reception: April 13, 12 – 4pm Visiting hours: by appointment, please email us to schedule your visit: info@monirafoundation.org Chroma...
We are thrilled to invite you to the Spring Open House Chicago! Join us in celebrating the unveiling of our two newest exhibitions. April 13, 12–4pm 2233 S Throop St, Chicago, IL 60608 On view through March 1, 2025 Fifth floor More information On...
Join us at Open House Chicago from 12-4 to meet Anne Muntges, Residency Director of the Monira Foundation. Discover insights into our esteemed residency program and gain valuable tips on crafting a competitive application. Anne will be available on the 5th floor of Mana...
Join us on Saturday, April 20 for a Maker Space activity for families: Flavin in Motion, a collective art project in connection with the permanent art presentation of Dan Flavin. In this Maker Space activity, we will explore ways of seeing and drawing the space...
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