Kids Art Lab

Kids ages 6-10 join MOCA Educators for fun and engaging art activities inspired by a monthly theme. Each session includes a trip to the galleries to see how artists are inspired by STEAM topics, plus an interactive and creative project that attendees can bring home—but don't worry the mess of creation stays in MOCA's studios.

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

August 10 // Leaf Critter Ceramics

Budding artists will mold their imaginations into whimsical clay pots shaped like toads, complete with enchanting toadstool sprouts. This hands-on class fosters creativity and introduces the fascinating science of mycology, allowing students to explore the magical world of mushrooms.

SEPTEMBER 14 // Paint-Along Portraits

Do your eyes tell a story more powerful than your tongue? Young artists will learn to express meaning behind portraiture in this paint-along activity. Inspirations include the the wide eye paintings of Margaret Keane and Yoshitomo Nara.

OCTOBER 12 // Build Your Own Rocket League Car

Engineer your own colorful ride with DC circuit cars. This activity combines paper crafting skills with circuitry, drawing inspiration the popular game Rocket League.

November 9 // Live Action Game of Life

Venture in a sprawling career or down a risky road from start to retirement. In this live action version of Hasbro’s the Game of LIFE, players will face unexpected surprises and life’s milestones. What path will you spin?

DECEMBER 14 // Painting with Unexpected Tools

Explore mark making with anything but a brush. Paint together and create large abstract paintings using all sorts of unordinary items. From plastic fruit to kitchenware and baby dolls to water guns, young artists will discover the most creative side of their brain.

About MOCA

The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville (MOCA) is the only museum in Northeast Florida dedicated to contemporary art. MOCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a Cultural Institute of the University of North Florida. The museum serves the community and its visitors through exhibitions, collections, educational programs, and publications designed to enhance an understanding and appreciation of contemporary art with particular emphasis on works created from 1960 to the present.

Located in the heart of historic Downtown Jacksonville, MOCA is one of the city’s most significant cultural assets. 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.

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