MOCA Jacksonville

Next week is Spring Camp @ MOCA! Daily sessions are available for grades K-5 and feature art making, gallery exploration, movement activities, and more. MOCA Members at the Family level or above, plus UNF students, faculty, and staff, save 15% on camps at MOCA.?Not a member??Join today to start receiving benefits. Learn more and register now at https://lnkd.in/e-A5Pfkh.

ATTN University of North Florida Fine Arts Seniors ?? Apply now to be MOCA Jacksonville's Fall 2025 UNF Student Artist-in-Residence! This amazing opportunity includes access to a private studio space and culminates with an exhibition to showcase and celebrate the work created during the residency. Beyond creating art, students work with museum professionals and participate in visitor and public engagement programs. This opportunity is exclusive to UNF students! The candidate must be in their final year at UNF during the residency. All visual arts majors welcome! The deadline to apply is Fri, Apr 18. Visit https://lnkd.in/esJD_5Jw, or follow the link our bio, to learn more and apply now.

As part of the #5WomenArtists project, aiming to call attention to women in the art world, MOCA highlights Joan Mitchell, an abstract painter with an impressive career and vibrant style. An exhibition of her works from the MOCA Permanent Collection, “Honoring Joan Mitchell,” is currently on view in celebration of what would be her 100th birthday. Joan Mitchell was a pioneering force in abstract expressionism, known for her bold use of color, dynamic brushstrokes, and gestural abstraction. Her career spanned over four decades, from her first solo exhibition in New York in 1952 to her passing in Vétheuil, France. Whether working with oils, pastels, or printmaking, Mitchell’s work was deeply rooted in her everyday experiences of music, poetry, landscapes, and even her beloved dogs. Her approach to abstraction was physically engaging and emotionally raw—creating works that reflect her connection to the world around her. As she once said, “I carry my landscapes around with me.” Join us this Women’s History Month as we honor her legacy as one of the most significant artists of the post-war era. “Honoring Joan Mitchell” is on view until June 15, 2025 at MOCA Jacksonville. @joanmitchellfdn #joanmitchell100 >> Joan Mitchell in Vétheuil, ca. 1980. Photographer unknown, Joan Mitchell Foundation Archives. >> Joan Mitchell, "Chord III," 1986. Oil on canvas. 77 x 44 inches. Collection of Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville. Gift of Donald and Maria Cox, 2016.04.0. >> Joan Mitchell with her poodle, Georges du Soleil, in Springs, New York, ca. 1953. Photograph by Barney Rosset, Joan Mitchell Foundation Archives, ? Joan Mitchell Foundation. >> Joan Mitchell, "Untitled," 1985. Pastel and watercolor on paper. 12 5/8 x 8 7/8 in. Collection of Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, 2016.04.32 ? Estate of Joan Mitchell.

Teen Volunteer Opportunity ? Teens age 15-18 can volunteer and build work skills and experience during Summer Camp @ MOCA! Weekly sessions take place throughout the summer and feature art activities, gallery visits, movement classes, and more. Teen Teachers assist MOCA Educators in facilitating a fun and educational environment. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/e-A5Pfkh

Spring Break is coming and that means Camp @ MOCA! Daily sessions take place Mar 17-21 for grades K-5. Professional educators will inspire campers to experiment with materials, try new techniques, and explore the art, artists, and ideas of our time. Learn more and register now on our website ? 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 today!

MOCA is excited to announce the upcoming exhibition "The Armory South: The 1924 Jacksonville Woman’s Club Exhibition Rediscovered," which will reassemble core works from a forgotten but seminal Modernist exhibition mounted in March 1924 by the Woman’s Club of Jacksonville and the newly founded Jacksonville Fine Arts Society (now MOCA). Marking the beginning of the museum’s second century in 2025, "The Armory South" will tell several related stories of essential importance to the history of women in Modern art, the introduction of Modernism to the American South, and the ideas and relationships shaping American art in the mid-1920s. "The Armory South: The 1924 Jacksonville Woman’s Club Exhibition Rediscovered" will be on view Apr 10 - Nov 23, 2025. Mark your calendars for MOCA's Spring Exhibitions Opening Celebration on Thu, Apr 10! EXHIBITION SPONSORS The Cummer Family Foundation The Woman’s Club of Jacksonville Emily and Lawrence Lisska in Honor of the Woman's Club of Jacksonville Wyeth Foundation for American Art

Artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and professor and scholar Michael Nardone discuss the intersection of art and technology at Ideas of Our Time on Sat, Mar 15 at 11 a.m.! Explore how artists have long subverted the intended uses of digital technologies, laying bare the ethical and moral impacts of the ever-increasing digital landscape in our society. This event is connected to Project Atrium: "Spectral Subjects," an interactive thermal observatory on view at MOCA Jacksonville now. Cocktails and SoulFULL Eats Charcuterie "Board in a Box" will be available during this event at the MOCA Bar. Beverages and snacks are also available for purchase from Setlan Coffee Co., in the museum's lobby. Space is limited and registration is required. Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/e6w-vuMH

Free workshop for children and families with ASD or other exceptionalities ?? Autism Creates takes place at MOCA Jax the second Saturday of every month at 11 a.m. The program harnesses art-making activities as a means of promoting expression and social interaction among children, six and older, and their teachers, caregivers, and peers. There is no cost to attend but space is limited and registration is required. Learn more and register now: https://lnkd.in/eRNjv7Zr This program is supported by the Edna Sproull Williams Foundation.

University of North Florida Family Weekend is Feb 7-9! MOCA is offering free admission to UNF families during this time. See the newest Project Atrium, the UNF Student Artist-in-Residence exhibition, and more. Plus, see how campus is represented in downtown Jax at MOCA! For additional UNF Family Weekend visit unf.edu/familyweekend

Have some fun with paint this weekend ?? Studio Practice: Watercolor with Teresa Cook takes place Sat, Feb 8 at 12 p.m. This adult workshop includes all supplies and dives into the basics methods of painting with watercolor, including making a color wheel, layering colors, color mixing, wet-n-wet method, dry brush, and more. A drawing element will be incorporated using the method blind contour drawing, which will be paired with the painting to create an image of Jacksonville. Learn more and register on our website!