Outreach Programs /
heart to heart for haiti
MOCA instructors will guide participants through exercises designed to encourage expression, exploration and healing. Children will explore texture in clay, play freely with paint, discover ways of expressing feelings and emotions, and relax mind and body with music. Creole-speaking instructors will be present. Read More+
WOMEN ON THE RISE!
This program addresses the needs of at-risk girls through the study of contemporary women artists as positive role models with the intention of boosting participants' self-esteem, communication and social skills. Since its inception in 2004, WOTR! has served over 1,200 girls ages 12-18 through agencies such as Girls Advocacy Project (GAP) at the Miami Dade Juvenile Detention Center, Pridelines Youth Services, the Robert Renick Educational Center, Urgent, Inc. and the Thelma Gibson Health Initiative Girls’ Group. In 2008, through a new association with Job Corps of the Florida Department of Labor, WOTR! was expanded to include young men and women, ages 18-24 with the launch of Arts Corps. Read More +
ART CORPS
MOCA’s new outreach program serving teen and young adults males by exposing them to Contemporary Art and using self-expression as a tool for better communication and empowerment. Read More +
HEART TO HEART
MOCA works closely with mentally and physically challenged children, teens and adults through partnerships with Jewish Community Services (JCS) of North Miami, and Miami-Dade County Public Schools Exceptional Student Education (ESE) program. HeART to HeART is unique, year-round program consisting of 90-minute workshops that include a tour of MOCA exhibitions and related hands-on art projects designed to improve social, cognitive and motor skills. Read More +
MOCA ON THE MOVE
Custom Designed Museum Art Programs are available for your school or organization. MOCA art instructors travel to locations through the community to teach children about modern and contemporary artists and engage them in hands-on art projects. Customized curriculums for all ages and skill levels, from toddler through high school, can be designed. Classes are offered on a weekly or monthly basis. Each workshop includes art supplies, teacher resource guides and handouts. Read More +
MOCA ART PIXIE
MOCA’s Art Pixie is available to travel to schools and locations through the community to teach children about modern and contemporary artists and engage them in hands-on art projects. A special curriculum for children and teens, from toddler through high school, can be designed for all ages and skill levels, to lesson plans and provide art education. The MOCA Art Pixie holds a special program for pre-schoolers the third Wednesday of every other month at Aventura Malls’ Rainbow Valley Playground. Upcoming appearances are May 20, July 15, September 16, and November 18 from 10 am to 12 pm. For more information, contact Aventura Mall’s Concierge Desk at 305-935-1110. Read More +