MOCA by Moonlight /
There is always something happening at MOCA on Wednesday nights. MOCA by Moonlight programs offer adults a variety of opportunities to enhance their understanding of contemporary art. Audience participation is encouraged. Space is limited. Advance reservations recommended. All programs are held from 7-9 pm.
Lively lectures cover different themes and movements in contemporary art. **
OCTOBER 19, 2011 7-9 pm
(Re)Thinking Sex Through Contemporary Art: The Politics of Scandal, Pleasure and Disappointment: Part One
Members: $10 Non-members $15
Jillian Hernandez, MOCA Outreach Coordinator and PhD Candidate in Women's and Gender Studies at Rutger University, will present this two-part lecture, in which she draws from the queer theory and interdisciplinary sexuality studies to examine the role contemporary art plays in affecting the way we think about sex.
NOVEMBER 16, 2011 7-9 pm
(Re)Thinking Sex Through Contemporary Art: The Politics of Scandal, Pleasure and Disappointment: Part Two
Members: $10 Non-members $15
February 1, 2012
To be announced
March 14, 2012
To be announced
April 4, 2012
To be announced
Advance registration required.
Local artists present their work and discuss their process during these monthly forums. Open dialogue is encouraged and audience members provide feedback to artists.
Free with museum admission. Artists interested in presenting must register in advance with MOCA’s Education Department.
February 8, 2012
May 9, 2012
Forums on current Topics in architecture, fashion, interiors, landscape, jewelry and furniture.
Free with museum admission.
Learn about contemporary art by participating in hands-on art activities inspired by contemporary artists. **
Members and North Miami resident: $10. Non-member- $15. Students with ID: $3
7-9 pm
September 28, 2011 Wooden Sculptures Like Martin Puryear
October 26, 2011 Mobiles Inspired by Pae White
No program in November
December 28, 2011 Pastel and Paint Like Jean-Michel Basquiat
No program in January
February 22, 2012 Julie Mehretu Inspired Mixed Media Compositions
March 28, 2012 Mickalene Thomas Collages
April 25, 2012 Box of Smiles Like Yoko Ono
May 23, 2012 Drawings in the style of Joanne Greenbaum
Panel discussions relating to themes in MOCA exhibitions.
Free with museum admission. All programs begin at 7 pm.
October 5, 2011 Nicholas Paris will discuss his work on view in the exhibition Modify, as needed
October 12, 2011 Film Screening: Objectified. a feature-length documentary about manufactured objects and the people who design them
November 9, 2011 Lauren Cornell, Executive Director of Rhizome and Adjunct Curator at the New Museum, New York City will discuss Modify, as needed
February 15, 2012 To be announced
May 30, 2012 To be announced
** Miami Dade County Art Educators may earn MPP points by registering online at the MDCPS site.
MOCA By MOONLIGHT is sponsored by Stephanie and Tom Bloom