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MOCA Passes the American Alliance of Museums’ Core Documents Verification Program

September 29, 2023

MOCA Jacksonville has passed the American Alliance of Museums’ Core Documents Verification, an important milestone in its ongoing efforts to demonstrate excellence and meet standards and best practices. As MOCA approaches its 100th Anniversary in 2024, continuing the steps and securing accreditation will solidify the fact that the museum has a century of impact.

Meet Our Interns: Yahalice Donayre

September 26, 2023

Yahalice Donayre is a marketing and education intern who is a senior at Mandarin High School. She is highly involved at her school as president of the Eco-Art Club and takes on projects such as Deck the Chairs and working with Think Green Network to create a sustainable market. She is also Co-President of MOCA's Teen Art Council.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CAITLÍN DOHERTY RECOGNIZED AS ULTIMATE CEO

August 17, 2023

Local arts leader and Executive Director of MOCA Caitlín Doherty has been selected by Jacksonville Business Journal as an Ultimate CEO honoree. She is among 25 individuals being recognized for their stewardship and community involvement.

Meet Our Interns: Isabella DiStefano

July 26, 2023

Isabella DiStefano is a curatorial intern at MOCA Jacksonville for the summer of 2023. She grew up in Saint Johns, attended Bartram Trail High School, and is now a student at Emory University in Atlanta Georgia double majoring in Art History and Anthropology.

a family stands in front of a Robert Rauschenberg silkscreen on a mirror

BLUE STAR FREE MILITARY ACCESS PRESENTED BY CSX

June 23, 2023

MOCA Jacksonville has proudly joined forces with Blue Star Museums and CSX to offer free admission to the families of active duty and former military and first responders from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

the exterior of the MOCA Jacksonville building with people entering and exiting the front doors

Three Local Companies Partner for Downtown Success

June 14, 2023

Setlan Coffee Co. and SoulFULL Eats join team at MOCA Jacksonville to enhance visitor experience, downtown coffee options, catering, and special events.

painting by Bo Bartlett titled Life During Wartime featuring a table of people holding up drinks to cheers

LEADING AMERICAN REALIST PAINTER BO BARTLETT AT MOCA JAX

June 5, 2023

Bo Bartlett: Earthly Matters addresses the issues of our time in grand scale.

mickalene thomas in an art studio throwing paper

#5WOMENARTISTS MICKALENE THOMAS

March 31, 2023

Mickalene Thomas is best known for her large-scale collages that weave themes of Black female beauty, power, and sexuality into classical genres of portraiture and landscape.

#5WOMENARTISTS MARIA CHAVEZ

March 27, 2023

Maria Chavez is an avant-garde sound artist from Lima, Peru. She is well-regarded for her experimental turntable performances and is often referred to as a turntablist.

Hiromi Moneyhun holding a piece of her artwork

#5WOMENARTISTS HIROMI MONEYHUN

March 24, 2023

Hiromi Moneyhun's proposal for MOCA's next Project Atrium installation, 幽霊 Yūrei (Ghosts), which will open in April, is a call to action on behalf of the ocean.

#5WOMENARTISTS SHEILA GOLOBOROTKO

March 17, 2023

As a cultural institute of UNF, MOCA frequently works with the university galleries and art department. One of our most prolific collaborators is Sheila Goloborotko, UNF Associate Professor in printmaking, multidisciplinary artist, innovative printmaker, curator, and studio owner.

joey and felici standing in front of their exhibit

#5WOMENARTISTS FELICI ASTEINZA

March 9, 2023

Project Atrium: MILAGROS Flutter Zone has been a hit on social media, but how much do you know about the woman behind the colorful, interactive exhibition?

BLACK ART MATTERS WITH MATANA ROBERTS

February 24, 2023

MOCA Jacksonville's virtual lecture series Black Art Matters (BAM) highlights Black art, culture, representation, and history. Each talk is led by leading Black voices in the arts, including noted artists, curators, and historians. In December, we were joined by Matana Roberts, a visual artist, jazz musician, and composer.

BLACK ART MATTERS WITH SHERVONE NECKLES

February 21, 2023

In January, we were joined by artist Shervone Neckles, whose exhibition Bless This House is on view now at MOCA Jacksonville.

BLACK ART MATTERS WITH SAMUEL LEVI JONES

February 18, 2023

This month, join artist Samuel Levi Jones, pictured above in his studio, to learn more about his work and career in the world of contemporary art.

MOCA JACKSONVILLE ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF WORK BY UNF ALUMNUS

January 24, 2023

MOCA Jacksonville, a Cultural Institute of the University of North Florida (UNF), announces the acquisition of Climb (2019), a painting by artist Anna Membrino.

MOCA JACKSONVILLE DIRECTOR CAITLÍN DOHERTY RECOGNIZED BY MERIDIAN INTERNATIONAL CENTER

January 24, 2023

Jacksonville arts leader and Executive Director of MOCA Caitlín Doherty has been invited to serve on the Meridian International Center's Cultural Diplomacy Leadership Council. Doherty is among 55 Council members including prominent cultural figures, many representing major arts and cultural institutions.