MODfest 2022
ALL patrons must wear a mask indoors, for the duration of the event.
The Vassar College Music Department, in collaboration with the College’s Creative Arts Across Disciplines, is thrilled to celebrate the 20th season of MODfest, Vassar College’s annual exploration of the arts of the 20th and 21st centuries. Following last year’s successful virtual festival, we are excited to present a dynamic collection of both in-person and online events in 2022. This year’s theme, “Kaleidoscope,” captures our desire to collect, reflect, overlap, and illuminate a rich spectrum of perspectives much in the way a traditional kaleidoscope does: its contents shift, bouncing light off mirrors, blending distinct components into an infinity of patterns that is unique with each viewing.
Program Cover Image: “Negesti” (Moves) 2019 Harlem, NYC by Ruben Natal-San Miguel. Mural backdrop by Geraluz.
All events are free and open to the public. For more information about ticketed events, please email: boxoffice@vassar.edu or call (845) 437-5599.
People with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact the Office of Campus Activities at (845) 437-5370.
MODfest Program Booklet (PDF)
Past Events
A celebration of the American Impressions exhibition at the Loeb Art Center that will include conversations between curators and faculty members as well as music and poetry performed by Vassar students. Registration required.
This event will be live streamed
A projection kaleidoscope and soundscape presented by Rick Jones/The Vassar Light Collective
Featuring premieres of “Drastic Measures” and “Bagatelle for Solo Harpsichord” by Richard Wilson and music of Susan Botti and Jonathan Chenette. Performed by the Decoda Ensemble, Claire Chenette and Joel Evans, oboes, Anna Elashvili, violin, Marija Ilić, harpsichord, and Thomas Sauer, piano. Free tickets must be reserved.
This is an in-person event that will also be streamed live
A performance of works selected from the current repertory by faculty, students, and guest choreographers, including a special appearance by the Battery Dance Company. Tickets are free but must be reserved.
A pop-up exhibition, located in the glass walkway of the Loeb Art Center, organized by PHOCUS, Vassar’s photography club.
A voice recital featuring award-winning duo Jacquelyn Matava ’09, mezzo-soprano, and pianist Samuel Gaskin. Registration required.
During this webinar event, students and faculty from the Drama and Music Departments’ upcoming production of Sunday in the Park with George will share their creative process of interpreting this iconic show. Registration required.
Zoom webinar
Join members of the Kaleidoscope Vocal Ensemble as they share their experience and strategies regarding the intersection of the arts and social justice. Registration required.
Join this exciting professional ensemble in a presentation of solo and vocal choral music that celebrates artistic excellence and racial, ethnic, and gender diversity. Registration required.
This is an in-person event that will also be streamed live
MODfest 2022 kicks off with this exhibition of photographs by Ruben Natal-San Miguel
A Palmer Gallery exhibition by Ruben Natal-San Miguel
A Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center exhibition of prints, rare books, and photographs from Vassar College collections.
