WELCOME TO MOCA JACKSONVILLE

Explore the art, artists, and ideas of our time in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville! As a cultural institute of the University of North Florida, MOCA Jacksonville is committed to serving this community and its visitors through exhibitions, collections, educational programs, and publications that bring contemporary art to life for visitors of all ages.

Exhibitions

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EVENTS

Lectures with leading voices in the arts, openings to cutting edge exhibitions, and more celebrating the world of contemporary art.

people looking at artwork

VyStar Free Saturdays

Every Sat

Free Admission!
two women in the art gallery

Museum Nights

1st & 3rd Wed 5-9 p.m.

Late Hours + Happy Hour Specials
ceramic studio vendors tabling inside MOCA's lobby

MOCA Mini Market

Dec 8-9 from 12-4 p.m.

Handmade Goods by Local Creators
still from the Martin Scorsese film Taxi driver featuring Robert De Niro

MOCA Movie Night

Wed, Dec 20 @ 6:30 p.m.

Taxi Driver
portrait of Norman Fisher

Opening Celebration

Thu, Jan 18 @ 8 p.m.

A Walk on the Wild Side '70s New York in the Norman E. Fisher Collection
a family wearing UNF shirts smile during a visit to MOCA Jax

UNF Family Weekend

Feb 9-11

Free Admission, Tour, and Activities for UNF Families
people looking at artwork

VyStar Free Saturdays

Every Sat

Free Admission!
two women in the art gallery

Museum Nights

1st & 3rd Wed 5-9 p.m.

Late Hours + Happy Hour Specials
ceramic studio vendors tabling inside MOCA's lobby

MOCA Mini Market

Dec 8-9 from 12-4 p.m.

Handmade Goods by Local Creators
still from the Martin Scorsese film Taxi driver featuring Robert De Niro

MOCA Movie Night

Wed, Dec 20 @ 6:30 p.m.

Taxi Driver
portrait of Norman Fisher

Opening Celebration

Thu, Jan 18 @ 8 p.m.

A Walk on the Wild Side '70s New York in the Norman E. Fisher Collection
a family wearing UNF shirts smile during a visit to MOCA Jax

UNF Family Weekend

Feb 9-11

Free Admission, Tour, and Activities for UNF Families

CLASSES

Become an artist of our time by joining one of our hands-on classes, which are open to all skill levels and led by local creatives who will help beginners get started or experts refine their skills.

people in a gallery doing yoga

Artful Movement

Every 3rd Sun @ 10 a.m.

With Yoga 4 Change
hand building ceramics

Seize the Clay Ceramics Workshop

2nd & 4th Sat @ 1 p.m.

Handbuilding with local artist Mark Lester
a women drawing a figure in charcoal

Art of the Figure Workshop

1st & 3rd Sat @ 3 p.m.

With William McMahan
collage by Desirae Lee

Studio Practice

Sat, Oct 14 @ 12 p.m.

Collage as Communion with Desirae Lee
en plein air painting in James Weldon Johnson Park

Studio Practice

Sat, Nov 11 @ 12 p.m.

En Plein Air Watercolor with Teresa Cook
Ai generated art by Jenny Lee Corvo

Studio Practice

Sat, Dec 9 @ 12 p.m.

AI Artistry with Jenny Lee Corvo
people in a gallery doing yoga

Artful Movement

Every 3rd Sun @ 10 a.m.

With Yoga 4 Change
hand building ceramics

Seize the Clay Ceramics Workshop

2nd & 4th Sat @ 1 p.m.

Handbuilding with local artist Mark Lester
a women drawing a figure in charcoal

Art of the Figure Workshop

1st & 3rd Sat @ 3 p.m.

With William McMahan
collage by Desirae Lee

Studio Practice

Sat, Oct 14 @ 12 p.m.

Collage as Communion with Desirae Lee
en plein air painting in James Weldon Johnson Park

Studio Practice

Sat, Nov 11 @ 12 p.m.

En Plein Air Watercolor with Teresa Cook
Ai generated art by Jenny Lee Corvo

Studio Practice

Sat, Dec 9 @ 12 p.m.

AI Artistry with Jenny Lee Corvo

KIDS

Introducing children to art encourages creativity, helps develop cognitive and physical skills, and offers the opportunity for self expression.

a MOCA camper holds up a relief print she created

Winter Camp @ MOCA

Dec 26-29 & Jan 2-5

Daily Camp for K-5 Students
autism creates artist working with kid

Autism Creates

Every 2nd Sat @ 10 a.m.

Workshops for ASD Families
a variety of bugs pinned to a board for study

Kids Art Lab

Sat, Dec 9 @ 12 p.m.

CSI: Entomology
a MOCA camper holds up a relief print she created

Winter Camp @ MOCA

Dec 26-29 & Jan 2-5

Daily Camp for K-5 Students
autism creates artist working with kid

Autism Creates

Every 2nd Sat @ 10 a.m.

Workshops for ASD Families
a variety of bugs pinned to a board for study

Kids Art Lab

Sat, Dec 9 @ 12 p.m.

CSI: Entomology

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FOOD & DRINK

coffee mug with a Stroop waffle

SETLAN COFFEE CO.

Join us at the museum for the best coffee in town! Setlan Coffee Co. exists to inspire joy through great coffee and unforgettable service. Stop in daily to enjoy a fresh selection of coffees, teas, pastries, and light bites. Admission is not required and MOCA members receive a discount on purchases.  

SETLAN COFFEE CO.
pasta salad with mozzarella, tomatoes, eggplant, and basil

SOULFULL EATS

Whether you are hosting your event at MOCA or elsewhere, SoulFULL Eats offers high-end catering that will make your event stand out. SoulFULL Eats is a sustainable meals to-go and catering company dedicated to using products sourced and prepared with passion and integrity. 

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