Kids Art Lab

Kids ages 6–10 can join MOCA Educators for fun and engaging art activities inspired by a monthly theme. Projects creatively explore STEAM topics and include interactive elements that participants can take home. Each session takes place on VyStar Free Saturdays, and families are encouraged to explore the galleries for free while visiting.

Join us for Kids Art Lab on the second Saturday of each month!

Questions? Reach out to MOCA's Education Department at [email protected], or to get in contact with someone the day of the event, please reach out to MOCA Guest Relations at 904-366-6911.

MOCA Members $5* | UNF Students, Faculty, and Staff $5 | Non-Members $10

MOCA Members save 50% on admission!

If you would like to claim the MOCA Member discount, and additional perks such as complimentary parking and invites to exclusive events, !

*The MOCA Member price does not include NARM and SEMC reciprocal members. Reciprocal members receive free general admission at MOCA Jacksonville.

MONTHLY THEMES

May 9 Perfectly Imperfect Ceramics

Develop basic skills of hand-building ceramics with the addition of learning about kintsugi. With the help of instructors, students will make a set of air-dry clay dishes, including a cup, bowl, and plate. Using score-and-scratch tools, they will shape and assemble their pieces, then decorate them with golden glue, resembling the Japanese art of repairing broken ceramics with something new and delightful.

Jun 13 Claymation Station

Learn character design tips that will help with creating your own claymation subject. Students will first practice drawing their own character idea, using prompts and suggestions from their instructors, and will then handcraft their charcaters with a wired armature, before molding the exterior with colored polymer clay.

Jul 11 Summertime Sandcastles

Enjoy the start of summertime with a guided art activity at MOCA. Students and instructors will craft miniature sandcastles using kids’ kinetic sand and other colorful building materials. Participants will experiment with different interpretations and styles to design their own one-of-a-kind structures.

Aug 8 Zany Zen Gardens

Discover something zany and unreal in this miniature zen garden activity! Zen gardens are usually calm places for meditation, but in this garden, something unusual has grown instead of the usual bonsai tree. As the designer of this wonderfully weird garden, you’ll imagine and create the strange and silly things growing from the branches of your clay tree!

If you have a disability and require an accommodation for this occasion, please contact MOCA Jacksonville at 904-620-1214 or [email protected] five days before the event to enable us to provide you with a reasonable accommodation for the event.

About MOCA

Located in the heart of historic Downtown, the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville is one of the city’s most significant cultural assets. As the oldest art museum in Northeast Florida and one of the first contemporary art museums to be established in the United States, MOCA is focused on promoting the discovery, knowledge, and advancement of the art, artists, and ideas of our time.

Among the most prominent contemporary art museums in the Southeast, MOCA’s exhibitions and programs set the pace for arts and art-integrated programming on a regional and national stage. Renowned in this community, MOCA casts the spotlight on Jacksonville as a burgeoning, vital arts destination.

The museum is also a cornerstone of Jacksonville’s multibillion-dollar downtown revitalization plan with exhibitions and programs that bring new visitors to the civic core during the day, at night, and on weekends.

MOCA JACKSONVILLE PROGRAM CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY

At MOCA Jacksonville, we understand that plans can change. We strive to accommodate the needs of our guests while ensuring that our events and programs continue to run smoothly for everyone involved.

Cancellation by the Guest:

• More than 2 days before the program: Full refund available minus Eventbrite ticketing fee.

• 1-2 days before the program: Refund requests must be sent to museum contact.

• Less than 24 hours before the program: Refunds are not available.

Rescheduling:

• Guests may request to be rescheduled to a later program, subject to availability, with no penalty if done more than 2 days in advance of their program.

Cancellation by MOCA Jacksonville:

• MOCA Jacksonville reserves the right to cancel any event due to unforeseen circumstances or events beyond our control. In such cases, a full refund or rescheduling option will be offered.

Notification:

• All cancellations or rescheduling requests must be made in writing to our Education Department at [email protected]. Please include your event details and contact information for prompt processing.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with our cancellation policy. Our goal is to provide a seamless experience for all our guests and patrons.

MOCA JACKSONVILLE MEMBERSHIP TICKET POLICY

Ticket Allocation:

• Individual Members: Individual members are entitled to reserve or purchase one (1) member ticket for each event or program in which a member level ticket is offered.

• Dual Members and above: Dual level memberships and above are entitled to reserve or purchase two (2) member tickets per event for each event or program in which a member level ticket is offered.

• Avant Garde Circle Members and above: Members at this level and above are entitled two (2) free tickets to one program of their choice per year. Contact Development at [email protected] to reserve.

Membership Level Association

• Your membership level is directly associated with your ticket privileges. We encourage you to explore the various levels of membership to find the one that best suits your cultural interests and event attendance desires.

• Donor Circle Members may request additional event and program tickets by contacting the Development Department at [email protected].

• Your membership number may be required to complete certain reservations. This can be found printed on your membership card. Please contact [email protected] if you need assistance locating your membership number.

Policy Adherence:

• We kindly ask that all members adhere to the ticket allocation policy. This ensures fairness and opportunity for all members to participate in our exclusive events.

Ticket Transfer:

• Tickets are non-transferable and are intended for use by the member(s) registered under the membership account. Identification may be required at the event entrance to match our membership records.

Enjoyment for All:

• Our policy is designed to maximize enjoyment for all our members. We believe in the power of art to connect, inspire, and engage our community.
  

We thank you for your understanding and for being an integral part of MOCA Jacksonville. Your support as a member allows us to continue offering a diverse range of events and programs.

Please feel free to reach out to our membership services team at [email protected] if you have any questions or need further clarification on your membership benefits.

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