Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA) Arlington

Lady Liberty stretches out on her side, crowned head propped in one hand, in the installation called Reclining Liberty on the front lawn of MoCA Arlington. Visitors can sit on the sculpture and take photos. That’s exactly what artist Zaq Landsberg intended in “bringing Liberty’s ideals down to the viewer,” says the museum and gallery’s executive director, Catherine Anchin. The 25-foot-long public art piece, on display through July, is just the latest example of how the art space in Virginia Square is reaching out to bring the community in. MoCA Arlington also offers art classes for everyone from toddlers to adults, studio space for resident artists, and galleries showcasing a revolving range of works by artists both local and international. Formerly known as the Arlington Arts Center, the museum celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2024 and is opening a second location in January at Amazon’s Metropolitan Park to house a museum store and more studios and classes. –Barbara Ruben