MOCA Fall Arts Celebration

Meet the Project Atrium: Muralists in Action artists, celebrate the announcement of the Jax Contemporary Arts Triennial Awards, and view Sebastian Vallejo: Where The Wild Zephyrs Sleep with the artist. This brunch-style opening will feature live music, light bites, and a cash bar. This event is free and open to all.

PROJECT ATRIUM: MURALISTS IN ACTION

Conceived as an exhibition accompanying Jax Contemporary, Muralists in Action showcases the vibrant muralist scene of Jacksonville. Led by veteran artists Shaun Thurston and Dustin Harewood, authors and collaborators of many murals around town, a group of apprentices and students will transform the Atrium Gallery into an engaging mural. During the run of the exhibition, observe how the work progresses, culminating in a final work of art. On view Sep 22, 2025 - Feb 15, 2026. >> Learn More

JAX CONTEMPORARY: MOCA Jacksonville Arts Triennial

Presented by Dolf and Anna James

Jax Contemporary brings the artistic talent of Northeast Florida to the fore by celebrating the broad vitality of creative voices through the works of 64 artists working in a variety of media. On view through Nov 9, 2025. Awards include The James W. Doyle Prize for Best in Show, Second and Third Place, Visiting Curator's Choice, People's Choice. >> Learn More

SEBASTIAN VALLEJO: Where The Wild Zephyrs Sleep

The internationally recognized artist is known for his dynamic and evocative artwork reflecting his Puerto Rican heritage, celebrating bold color and symbolic imagery, and addressing the nuanced dialogue regarding Puerto Rico’s status as a U.S. Commonwealth nation. On view Sep 6, 2025 - Feb 22, 2026. >> Learn More

Questions? Contact MOCA Membership Coordinator Le Milford at [email protected].

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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