MOCA Jacksonville

We're hiring! MOCA is looking for an Assistant Director of Educational Services. This position plays an integral role in the design, development, implementation, and interpretation of children and family programming. Find more details and apply at unfjobs.org/postings/22465

MOCA Jacksonville will be closed Wed, Nov 23 through Fri, Nov 25 to give staff and the community the opportunity to enjoy the holiday break and celebrate Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Day. Please join us on November 26 for @OfficialVyStar Free Saturdays at MOCA!

Artist Highlight: "FIFTY: An Alumni Exhibition" | Jessie Barnes is an artist living and working in Dallas, Texas. She graduated with a BFA from UNF in 2013 and holds an MFA from UNT. Barnes works primarily as a printmaker while also working in painting, drawing, and photography.

Dive deeper into "Don't Blame It On Zen: The Way of John Cage & Friends" at Brunch & Learn on Saturday, November 19 at 11:30 a.m. Join curator Jade Dellinger and get insight into how the exhibition came to life. Find details and registration here: eventbrite.com/e/396637301847

Admission to MOCA is FREE on November 5 and 12 thanks to our friends at VyStar Credit Union! Help show why #goodiseverywhere #withVyStar by sharing your photos on social media.

MOCA Jacksonville will be closed beginning Thursday, November 10, due to the impacts of the impending storm. We will also be closed Friday, November 11 for Veteran's Day. We plan reopen the museum on Saturday, November 12 for VyStar Credit Union Free Saturdays at MOCA.

Dive deeper into "Don't Blame It On Zen: The Way of John Cage & Friends" at Brunch & Learn on Sat, Nov 12 at 11:30 a.m. Get insight into how the exhibition came to life, from exchanging letters with Cage to collaborating with artists such as David Byrne. ow.ly/U1OF50LxSCu

Admission to MOCA is FREE on November 5 and 12 thanks to our friends at VyStar Credit Union! Help show why #goodiseverywhere #withVyStar by sharing your photos on social media.

Artist Highlight: "FIFTY: An Alumni Exhibition" | Certified as a Florida Master Naturalist and trained as a Botanical Illustrator at the New York Botanic Gardens, Sarah Crooks graduated from UNF in 1989. Crooks is a teaching artist... Learn more: mocajacksonville.unf.edu/artists/Fifty-…

Line, space, and energy come together in Maud Cotter's Project Atrium installation, "what was never ours to keep." This and more works by the Irish artist are on view at MOCA Jacksonville through November 20. Tag @MOCAjax and let us know what you think about the installation!

Studio Practice: Folk Art Still Life with Brooks Decker takes place Sat, Nov 12 at 12 p.m. Spend the afternoon creating folk art, a grassroots art form often an expression of community life. Artists of all levels of experience are welcome! Register now: ow.ly/VRRZ50LraPl

Join us during Art Walk for free admission, extended hours, a bar, and food from SoulFULL Eats. This month, SoulFull Eats is slinging mojo shredded chicken tacos with black beans, rice and house-made salsa, which you can pair with a citrus margarita from the bar.

Artist Highlight: "FIFTY: An Alumni Exhibition" |  Dimelza Broche is a Cuban artist working as an adjunct instructor at UNF. She attended the Leopoldo Romanach Academy of Art in Santa Clara, Cuba and UNF, where she graduated with a BFA. Learn more: ow.ly/qnC150LoioV

“Don’t Blame It On Zen: The Way of John Cage & Friends” opens tonight! The exhibition features multiple ways to interact, including record players and unconventional instruments. Members are invited to an exclusive preview and the reception opens to the public at 8 p.m.

Artist Highlight: "FIFTY: An Alumni Exhibition" Allen Ball is a New York City-based multidisciplinary artist working in painting, installation, sculpture, and prints. Ball attended UNF, receiving his Bachelor's in Fine Arts in 2017. Learn more: ow.ly/m4lh50LkMJQ

Young artists can join us for Kids Art Lab on Sat, Nov 12. Each session includes a trip to the galleries, plus an interactive and creative project that attendees can bring home—but don't worry the mess of creation stays in MOCA's studios. Register now: ow.ly/WNGW50LkM1g

Our curatorial team is preparing for the opening of "Don't Blame It On Zen: The Way of John Cage & Friends," which is Fri, Oct 28! This exhibition features multiple ways to engage, including record players and unconventional instruments. Learn more: ow.ly/BXxg50LkINv

Artist Highlight: "FIFTY: An Alumni Exhibition" Johanna Porter graduated from UNF with a BFA in graphic design in 1985. Her work is inspired by dreams, immersion in nature, and channeling emotions into visual allegory. Learn more: ow.ly/HSmU50LgNbE

Family Day at MOCA Jacksonville takes place Sat, Nov 5! This free event features access to our galleries, art projects, and activities with community partners, including Pine Forest Elementary, Jacksonville Arboretum, Girl Scouts, JASMYN, and Art with a Heart in Healthcare.

"Don't Blame It On Zen: The Way of John Cage & Friends" opens Friday, October 28! MOCA Members are invited to an exclusive preview, and the reception opens to the public at 8 p.m. Become a MOCA Member now to secure an early access invite!