Join artist David Benarroch for a tour of his exhibition Between Two Breaths. This is the last week to view the exhibition!  

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 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...

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 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...

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...

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 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...

Presented by Monira Foundation in collaboration with AYN Foundation At Mana Contemporary, 888 Newark Ave, 07306 Jersey City NJ Opening: May 19, 2024 Visiting hours: M-F 11-5pm Curated by Ysabel Pinyol Blasi and Tad Wiley, Michael Heizer: HOLLYWOOD 24 is a presentation at Mana Contemporary...

Open Studios (All Day): Bsmt: Monira Artists-in-Residence: Anna Kunz R1, Kevin Quiles Bonilla R2, Nobutaka Aozaki R3, Pol Morton R4, Li Wang R5 2nd fl. Jonas Mekas Fellows and Residents: Saint Piñero and Sage Ó Tuama of Diary NYC 4th fl: Monira Performance Artist-in-Residence: Amber...

Monira Foundation in collaboration with Karole Armitage present the screening of: Mirror World Study, 2024 Dancers: Megan LeCrone, Lucy Stewart Music: Tony Conrad Costumes: Karole Armitage   Location: Monira Cinema, 1st floor at Mana Contemporary Date: May 19 Screening Times: 12-6pm   Karole Armitage (Choreographer/Director) was...

Join us for three days as we virtually journey into the world of "A small patch of sand, yet it holds so much" exhibition, meticulously documented by @kevinquilesbonilla. Delve into the artist's profound concepts, witness the invaluable support from Monira Foundation during his residency, and...

Join us for the premiere of Anna Kunz'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...

Recipes for Disaster: A Handcrafted Film Cookbook by Helen Hills. Revisited by MM Serra and Michael Mangieri Monira Foundation presents: Open Book with MM Serra and Michael Mangieri. Helen Hills was a pioneer in handcrafted and DIY filmmaking. She tragically passed away in 2007. She...

Jonas Mekas, Art Jones, Chihiro ITO, Joe Nanashe, Matt Mottel, Mica Scalin, Peter Cramer, Sage Ó Tuama and more..

Monira Foundation in collaboration with William S. Dutterer Trust presents: William S. Dutterer: Joe Diver Bill is to Joe as Joe is to Bill. “William S. Dutterer: Joe Diver” invites viewers to immerse themselves in a world where art and introspection intertwine. Completed in the...

C.Editions and The Monira Foundation at MANA Contemporary Chicago is hosting a screening of a truly unique film. Over and Over, Again and Again by Allen Ruppersberg. Made in 2019, the running time for the film is a continuous 12 hours. The subject of the...

Join us for the premiere of Polwin Morton'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...

Join us on Saturday, September 21st, 2024, from 4-6pm for a new presentation of Discovering: Poetry in the Galleries with Jersey City Reads Poems, during Art Crawl Journal Square. Audience members will have the opportunity to participate in a multisensory experience while touring the galleries...

Oct. 19, 2024, 10AM–5PM Mana Contemporary and Monira Foundation are thrilled to invite you to the Fall Open House Chicago! Join us in celebrating our landmark building as part of Open House Chicago, explore Mana Contemporary artist studios, Monira Foundation artist-in-residence, and visit our exhibitions...

Sigfredo Chacón: Horror Vacui Presented by Monira Foundation at Mana Contemporary 8th fl. 2233 S Throop. Chicago IL 60608 Oct 19, 2024. 10am-5pm CDT   Chacón’s Horror Vacui series (1994-2019), shown at Mana as a site-responsive installation along with related drawings, consists of a series...

Oct. 19, 2024, 12 PM Monira Foundation presents Candida Alvarez in conversation with Ysabel Pinyol on the occasion of the exhibition Stretching, Nesting, Reaching, Feeling, Join us in celebrating our landmark building as part of Open House Chicago. Every October, the Chicago Architecture Center hosts...

The Only Thing Keeping Me Alive Is Dreaming at Mana Contemporary 5th fl. 888 Newark Ave. Jersey City NJ 07306 On view through Dec 30, 2024 Visiting hours: by appointment, please email us to schedule your visit: info@monirafoundation.org   Every photo I take is a reflection...