MOCA Jacksonville

MOCA #Jacksonville is pleased to continue its partnership with Art with a Heart in Healthcare and present the exhibition "The Power Within" Sep 15, 2024 – Jan 12, 2025. At Wolfson Children's Hospital, the Artists-in-Residence from Art with a Heart in Healthcare presented a thought-provoking question to pediatric patients, "What powers lie within you?" This question prompted the young patients to reflect on the qualities, strengths, and abilities that shape who they are. Inspired by this introspection, the children creatively depicted their unique characteristics by designing a superhero version of themselves. Research suggests that recognizing and leveraging inner strengths, much like superpowers, can foster personal development and confidence. As a result, this project played a role in improving the patients' hospital stay, healing process, and overall well-being. 2024 ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE Dylan Bauer, Bob Drost, Heidi Drost, Kianna Godoy, Evan Guttormson, Jaycee Guttormson, Amy Irizarry, Brooke McKinney, Lisa Miyares, Jill Olmo, Matt Richards, Abigail Santos, and Micaela Yates Sponsored by the Florida Blue Foundation. This exhibition is organized by Art with a Heart in Healthcare in collaboration with MOCA Jacksonville. Support for this exhibition was made in part by the City of Jacksonville, the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, and the University of North Florida.

Federal Work Study positions are open at MOCA for @uofnorthflorida students! Federal Work Study (FWS) is a need-based federally-funded part-time employment program that allows eligible students to earn money to help pay education expenses. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year to be considered for federal financial aid, including FWS. Open positions: FWS MOCA Communications and Marketing Student Assistant FWS Museum Educator FWS MOCA Curatorial Exhibition Project Assistant FWS MOCA Curatorial Student Installer FWS MOCA Events Assistant Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ekrH-yzD

MOCA's teen program application deadline has been extended 🚨 Apply to be a part of MOCA's Teen Art Council or Emerging Artists Program by Fri, Aug 29! The Emerging Artist Program is a studio art course for teens focused on painting, either acrylic or oil, that takes place during Fall and Spring semesters. Each semester consists of eight in-person classes, organized around four individual projects and several smaller supporting assignments. This program also includes an online portion using Canvas Infrastructure, a web-based learning system for online teaching. Each semester features one clothed figure workshop, critiques from visiting professionals, and presentations with lectures introducing numerous techniques and concepts. This program is designed to be similar to a college studio art course, streamlined for teens. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eZk3wBD2

Join us as we celebrate MOCA's newest exhibitions and continue our 100th anniversary festivities on Sep. 5 at 8 p.m.! Enjoy an evening of art and community featuring live music, the MOCA Bar, and three incredible new exhibitions.  Become a MOCA Member to receive early access to the Opening Celebration, plus other great perks such as complimentary garage parking, free admission, and discounts on events, programs, and camp.  New Exhibitions: "Fill My Heart With Hope: Works From The Gordon W. Bailey Collection" is an inclusive exhibition featuring exceptional artworks from the collection of the noted Los Angeles-based scholar, advocate, and collector. Few of the 56 artists received formal training, but most overcame significant obstacles imposed because of their gender, race, disability, religion or socio-economic status.  "Emil Alzamora: Starship Abundance" is a multidisciplinary exhibition, intended “as a nod to the seemingly unending richness that abounds on planet Earth.” Alzamora is best known for his sculpture, where he employs a wide range of materials and techniques to explore the human form, both physically and psychologically. "A Century of Contemporary" traces the history of our institution, which first began as a series of exhibitions by artists of the day, used as a fundraising tool to support public school education; then as a guild; and later as an art museum and educational leader.  Images: Sam Doyle, Adlade, ca. 1982-85, house paint on metal, 66 x 33 1/2 in., Gordon W. Bailey Collection. // © Emil Alzamora, Starship Abundance // Historic photo of the Jacksonville Art Museum in the Kroger Center

LOCAL ARTISTS & MAKERS 📣 Apply now to be a part of MOCA's Mini Market, taking place in the museum's lobby on Sat, Dec 7 and Sun, Dec 8, from 12 to 4 p.m. Applications and participation in this event are free, and artists can choose their preferred days to sell. Artists must apply before October 20. Applying does not guarantee a spot, as space is limited. Artists of all experience levels are welcome to apply! APPLY NOW: https://lnkd.in/e7aEihsi

Today is the last day to apply to be an Amory Fellow! Beginning Fall Semester 2024, and running through Spring Semester 2025, MOCA is offering this paid research internship position in the Curatorial Department to University of North Florida undergraduate students. With the support from the Cummer Family Foundation. This program is intended to give the opportunity to students to participate and support scholarly research related to the upcoming exhibition at MOCA Jacksonville, called "The Armory South: The 1924 Jacksonville Woman’s Club Exhibition Rediscovered." Under the guidance of Dr. P. Scott Brown, Guest Curator of the exhibition, and MOCA Senior Curator Ylva Rouse, the students will assist in conducting in-depth, art historical investigation connected with the exhibition. The candidates will work with MOCA Curatorial staff to research the artists and works of art, participate in the preparation of the exhibition, and contribute to the didactic material to be included in the catalogue and the galleries. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/ektnuGj6

Teens can apply now to be a part of MOCA's Teen Art Council and get the opportunity to receive the VyStar MOCA Centennial Scholarship to UNF! VyStar Credit Union is proud to partner with the Florida Prepaid College Foundation @fpcf (FCPF) in the creation of the VyStar MOCA Centennial Scholarship. The scholarship is part MOCA Jacksonville’s 100th anniversary celebration and will empower one student to study for a Bachelor of Arts in the Department of Art, Art History, and Design at the @UofNorthFlorida, commencing Fall 2025. FPCF matched VyStar’s contribution toward these scholarships’ dollar-for-dollar, doubling the impact. The scholarship covers 120 credit hours. The scholarship is directed at students who show an interest in the arts and are part of MOCA Jacksonville’s Teen Art Council, a volunteer service program that serves to empower local high school students by creating museum-based programming designed by and for teens. Members of MOCA’s Teen Art Council who are graduating high school seniors will have the opportunity to apply for the scholarship, which will be awarded in Spring 2025, prior to graduation.

Who remembers JAM? #Jacksonville Art Museum was a precursor to #MOCAjax and is part of our 100 year history. Learn more on Wed, Aug 7 at 7 p.m. during a special Ideas of Our Times lecture featuring John Bunker, who served as Interim Director and Associate Director of Jacksonville Art Museum from 1976-1994. Ideas of Our Time is free and open to all and takes place during #DTJax Art Walk. Registration is not required but recommended as the MOCA Theater has limited seats. Visit ioot-100.eventbrite.com for details.

MOCA will resume normal operating hours Tuesday, August 6! This includes Camp @ MOCA, Setlan Coffee Co., and SoulFULL Eats. Make sure to stop by and see two new exhibitions, grab a cup of coffee, and enjoy some time out of the rain.

"Emil Alzamora: Starship Abundance" is now open! The exhibition features sculptural figures exploring the human form, both physically and psychologically. “I am interested in presenting the human figure as though seen through a myriad of filters which might reveal the often unseen forces that affect our lives in subtle ways," says Alzamora. See the exhibition for free today during VyStar Free Saturdays @ MOCA! #MOCAJax and University of North Florida are pleased to partner with VyStar Credit Union to make the #arts more accessible to our community through free admission for all every Saturday. A Fall Exhibitions Opening Celebration will take place Sep 5 at 8 p.m.! 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!