MOCA Jacksonville

There are still spots open in two of our most exciting weeks of Summer Camp @ MOCA! July 15-19 is Fabric, Fibers, & Costume Design, where campers will learn to work with textiles to create original artwork. Campers will also be introduced to no-sew costume designing. July 29 - Aug 2 is Murals, Installations, & Curations, where campers can leave their mark on the museum! Collaborative murals will be painted on the walls of MOCA's stairwells and campers will develop curatorial skills by creating a student art show. Parents will be invited to view the student exhibition at the end of this week. MOCA Members at the Family level or above, plus UNF students, faculty, and staff, save 15% on camps at MOCA. Not a member? You can join online to receive benefits like access to exhibition opening events, discounts on classes, camps, and programs, and free parking during your visits. Learn more and register now: https://lnkd.in/gEJhKnMx

MOCA Jacksonville is pleased to present "Fill My Heart With Hope: Works from the Gordon W. Bailey Collection," an exhibition featuring artworks from the collection of Los Angeles-based scholar and collector Gordon W. Bailey. The exceptional works on view at MOCA reflect Bailey’s decades-long advocacy of marginalized artists, particularly Black Southerners. All of the artists featured in the inclusive exhibition, whether because of their gender, race, religion, or socio-economic status, pushed through discrimination and overcame various hardships. MOCA’s exhibition asks us to set aside preconceived notions, reconsider our historical definitions of contemporary art and more fully embrace the power of individual expression. "Fill My Heart With Hope: Works from the Gordon W. Bailey Collection" will be on view at MOCA Jax Jul 27, 2024 - Mar 23, 2025. Join us for the opening celebration on Sep 5, when we'll continue 100th anniversary festivities! Enjoy an evening of art and community featuring live music, the MOCA Bar, and new exhibitions throughout the museum. This event is free for all. MOCA Patrons and Members will receive their exclusive invite to the preview via email. Not a member? Join today! This exhibition was made possible, in part, by the City of Jacksonville, the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, the Donald and Maria Cox Fund, the Haskell Endowment, the Jessie Ball duPont Fund, MOCA Jacksonville’s Centennial Sponsors, and the University of North Florida. >> Eddie Arning, "Untitled (woman with cat in tree)," ca. 1960s. Mixed media on paper. 16 x 22 inches. Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, Gift of Gordon W. Bailey in honor of the museum’s 100th anniversary.

Following the celebration of its centenary in 2024, MOCA Jacksonville is excited to launch MOCA JAX Contemporary, a triennial juried art exhibition bringing to the fore the artistic talent in the Greater Jacksonville and Northeast Florida region, including Flagler, Putnam, Baker, Clay, St. Johns, Duval, and Nassau Counties. This initiative is intended to deepen the museum’s relationship with the local arts community and to foster the growth of the arts ecosystem of the area. Entries will open September 9, 2024. Visit our website to learn more!

Teen Programming Applications Now Open! Apply now to be a part of MOCA's Teen Art Council volunteer group or Emerging Artists Program studio course. Both opportunities empower teens to become involved in the museum and gain experience that is both fun and practical. Applications are open through August 14, so make sure to apply now! In celebration of MOCA’s 100th Anniversary, graduating senior members of the Teen Art Council 2024-25 will be eligible to apply for the Vystar MOCA Centennial Scholarship, in partnership with Florida Prepaid College Foundation, to study for a BA in the Department of Art, Art History and Design at the University of North Florida, commencing Fall 2025. Learn more and apply now: https://lnkd.in/ebRiUwf2

Did you know MOCA hosts free movie nights? Join us every third Wednesday for Here Comes Tomorrow: Cinema of the Last Century, which showcases films imagining the future. On June 19 at 6:30 p.m. we are screening Chantal Akerman's 1976 avant-garde documentary News from Home. This free program is part of Blue Star Free Museum Nights, which features extended hours, free admission, and special programs. While watching the movie, enjoy concessions from Setlan Coffee and the MOCA Bar.  Claim your free ticket: https://lnkd.in/ebBpVADA

Summer Camp @ MOCA begins next week, and spaces are selling out fast! Make sure your kids don't miss out on a summer of exploration and fun. This year, Summer Camp @ MOCA will feature weekly activities with local partners Jacksonville Dance Theatre and Yoga 4 Change. Ages 6-14. Family Level Members and above—plus UNF Students, Faculty, and Staff—save 15% on Camp! Learn more and register now: https://lnkd.in/gEJhKnMx

For the second year, CSX is making contemporary art more accessible by supporting Blue Star Free Military Access, which offers free admission to the families of active duty and former military and first responders from Armed Forces Day on May 18 through Labor Day on September 2, 2024. The Blue Star Museum initiative is a collaboration between the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums nationwide that wish to show appreciation for military families who face multiple deployments and reintegration challenges. To support this program, CSX partnered with MOCA Jacksonville to expand this free admission opportunity to include not only active-duty military, but also former military and first responders. To take advantage of this program, please bring valid military or first responder identification. Those who qualify are welcome to bring up to five family members.

Have you visited our Spring 2024 UNF Student Artist-in-Residence (AIR) exhibition, "Voices of Moncrief"? "Witnessing the delight on the faces of the P.L.C.P Village students and their parents as they saw themselves and their community represented in a museum was truly inspiring!! This is why representation is important, reminding us all of the beauty within ourselves and our neighborhoods. Heartfelt gratitude to P.L.C.P Village, Sefu, Cleo, the dedicated staff at MOCA, UNF, Fine Arts Forum, and my cherished family, professors and friends for making this unforgettable experience possible," says AIR Elysa Adams (@_theasylem__). Join us for an opening reception on June 5 during Art Walk from 5-7:30 p.m.!

Did you know MOCA is the oldest art museum in the region and one of the first contemporary art museums to be established in the United States? As we celebrate our 100th anniversary in 2024, the museum is presenting a special four-part lecture series, part of MOCA’s Ideas of Our Time program, exploring the history of the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville. During the first talk on June 5 at 7 p.m., we will hear from Alan Bliss, Executive Director of the Jacksonville Historical Society, who will discuss the cultural and political landscape of Jacksonville at the time of MOCA’s founding in 1924. Ideas of Our Time is free and open to all and takes place during DT Jax Art Walk. Registration is not required but recommended as the MOCA Theater has limited seats. Visit ioot-100.eventbrite.com for details.

The catalog for the exhibition "A Walk on the Wild Side: '70s New York in the Norman E. Fisher Collection at MOCA Jacksonville" is now available! Purchase your copy today and take this memorable exhibition with you. Dive into the details of everything from the subscription boxes to the opera, all captured in images by Doug Eng. Call or visit the front desk for details! "A Walk on the Wild Side" is presented in celebration of MOCA's 100th anniversary, and it is built around one of the museum's most significant holdings. The collection offers an expansive view of late 20th-century American culture; a moment of radical creative experimentation across the visual, literary, and performing arts. The exhibition traces this exciting time through works of sculpture, video, and installations, by seminal figures such as Tina Girouard, Philip Glass, Joan Jonas, Richard “Dickie” Landry, Gordon Matta-Clark, Andy Warhol, Robert Wilson, and more.