![]() MOCA miniMakers: Haitian Heritage | Saturday, May 6, 2–4 p.m.ĭetails: MOCA is celebrating Haitian Heritage month by showcasing textile traditions inspired by Haitian artist Myrlande Constant. Drawing inspiration from victory gardens of the past, which were planted during wartime to supplement rations and boost morale, Moore’s “Victory Garden” connects the local community with contemporary art and encourages visitors to reflect on their relationship with the built environment. On view through June 25, 2023, visitors will be able to step into MOCA’s Paradise Courtyard and discover “Victory Garden,” an interactive sculptural community garden created by Miami-based artist Emmett Moore. It will be on display until late May 2023. Peñafiel’s work will highlight the act of escape during political turmoil, speaking to themes of human migration, displacement and social justice. On view outside the museum is MOCA’s most recent “Art on the Plaza” commission, Edison Peñafiel’s installation, “Run, Run, Run Like the Wind.” This colorful display of nine banners hangs from the highest point of the palm trees throughout MOCA’s Plaza, showcasing characters on the run and accompanied by text taken from Latin American protest songs. The exhibition, this year hosted and organized by MOCA, will provide a snapshot of the breadth and depth of the artistic talent in the South Florida art scene. Smith and Hawkins Bowling.Īlso opening this spring is the South Florida Cultural Consortium (SFCC) exhibition, which brings together 12 artists working across various media including, sculpture, film and site-specific installations. The exhibition, curated by MOCAcurator Adeze Wilford, will feature 70 works including foundational “sandstone” sculptures, new works on paper and large-scale quilt paintings that depict faces. Known for his unique style of art that draws inspiration from his life experiences, Holley often incorporates found objects and everyday materials, which he transforms into thought-provoking art. Holley’s influence on Southern art is highlighted throughout “If You Only Knew,” including a section he curated featuring works from artists such as Miami native Purvis Young, Thornton Dial, Mary T. “Lonnie Holley: If You Really Knew” provides an intimate and focused look at the career of Birmingham, Alabama-born artist and musician Lonnie Holley. Both exhibitions go on view May 10 through Oct. The second showcases the work of 12 intergenerational South Florida artists selected to show their work in the “South Florida Cultural Consortium (SFCC)” exhibition. “Lonnie Holley: If You Really Knew” invites visitors to experience the work of prolific artist Lonnie Holley in his first major exhibition in the South. MOCA is pleased to debut two exciting exhibitions opening this spring. To RSVP contact Morgan Walsh at 305.893.6211, ext: 23 For more information please visit our website the Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami (MOCA)’s continued efforts to include diverse voices and perspectives, the museum is offering a robust series of educational and public programming to commemorate Haitian Heritage Month and Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month this May. If you are interested, please contact Sonia Siesholtz, Volunteer Coordinator, at 3, or email to will hold a volunteer training day Saturday, June 17, from 11 AM to 1 PM. Our 2006/2007 season will be very busy and we are looking for dedicated and dynamic volunteers to help with exciting projects for this season. We are pleased to introduce our Volunteer Coordinator, Sonia Siesholtz, who is organizing our group of excellent volunteers. In addition, a significant proportion of the audience includes visitors from the rest of Florida, the United States, Latin America and Europe. MOCA provides a forum for emerging artists and presents local as well as internationally recognized artists.ĪUDIENCES & DEMOGRAPICS: As the only major art institution in North Dade, which is centrally located to Broward County and Greater Miami-Dade, MOCA draws heavily from nearby affluent Bal Harbour, Williams Island, Aventura, Sunny Isles and Golden Beach. The Museum of Contemporary Arts (MOCA) is dedicated to making contemporary art accessible to diverse audiences-through the collection, preservation and exhibition of a wide cross-section of the best of contemporary art and its art historical influences. This organization has no active opportunities.įind volunteer opportunities from thousands of organizations that need your help.
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