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AGES 6–8
Four Sessions Instructor: Renee Calway

What is the Golden Mean, and why is it so important? Patterns that repeat in nature, like this one, have helped artists to create balanced, harmonious, and proportioned works of art for centuries. We’ll explore this artful ratio and take inspiration from the artwork of Collector’s Edition artist Kelsey Brookes. Students will identify the sequence in nature using microscopes, play with paint, and get creative with color in the studio using modeling clay.

AGES 9–12
4 Sessions
Instructor: Renee Calway

Dive into the world of art, science, and community inspired by Collector’s Edition artists Washington Silvera, Do Ho Suh, and Asa Jackson. Explore landscapes, water, and the mysteries of nature's relationship with humanity, and design your own treasure box containing a secret terrarium. Using gel slabs, students will also create cyanotype prints in vibrant rainbow colors, incorporating typography to express individuality and memory. We’ll also collaborate on a large tapestry representing our Hampton Roads community by cutting stitching, collage, and painting.

Join us for Teaching with Art at Virginia MOCA, part of a free professional development series created for educators of all grade levels and subject areas. This program, focusing on our current exhibition Collector’s Edition, aims to equip teachers with helpful tools for using contemporary artwork in their curriculum and classrooms.

Join us for a casual conversation exploring current exhibitions, led by Virginia MOCA staff and guest lecturers. This month we will be joined by Collector’s Edition artist and collector trio, Robert Hewitt, Collector and Clayton Singleton and Ken Wright, artists.

ADULTS
1 session
Instructor: Anna Freeman

Explore the art of ceramics while connecting with nature and create a tray or tile with textured surfaces created using natural materials. We will begin by visiting the Collector’s Edition exhibition for inspiration and then take a short outdoor walk around the Museum to collect natural materials while embracing the practice of ethical and respectful collection. Back in the studio, we will delve into the art of composition and design and explore slab-building techniques to craft a beautiful tray or tile.

AGES 2–5 (WITH CAREGIVER)
One Session
Instructor: Bria Tyler

Explore the fascinating world of landscapes inspired by the incredible artwork of Collector's Edition artist Rachel Burgess. Using colorful card stock paper, scissors, and glue, we'll bring our own unique landscapes to life. From rolling hills to magnificent trees, let your imagination soar.

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

The Virginia MOCA Boardwalk Art Show is one of the only outdoor art shows produced by an accredited museum and strives to have the highest caliber fine art in the relaxing setting of the Virginia Beach boardwalk. Ranked as a top 15 Fine Art Show of the Decade by Sunshine Artist magazine, this three-day festival welcomes over 175 juried artists from across the country featuring fine art and contemporary craft across several mediums.

Bring the entire family to 24th Street Park for free interactive art experiences and activities provided by local non-profit organizations, as well as rotating performances from local youth and performance groups. Mobile creative spaces and studios such as Studio Shift, Lil Truck of Tools, and for the first time, Virginia MOCA’s ARTlab LIVE, will offer hands-on artmaking opportunities for the whole family.

The Boardwalk Beach Club is the premier location of the art show, newly relocated to the Sheraton Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel. Take in sweeping views of the ocean and the art show, enjoy delightful bites and custom cocktails, and participate in a rotating lineup of Beach Club activities.

AGES 13–17
Four Sessions
Instructor: Rachel Jaffe

Brighten your home with ceramic tealight houses. Tap into your “inner architect” by creating a collection of luminaries.

Children ages 3–8 and their caregivers are invited to join us each month as we look, learn, and make in response to themes from our current exhibitions. This program for families will include close-looking at artwork, reading of a storybook, and a making activity inspired by the theme.

Join Dave Culpepper, Virginia MOCA gallery and exhibitions manager, to discover the essentials of art collection preparation, installation, and maintenance.

AGES 6–8
1 Session
Instructor: Bria Tyler

Create vibrant, mix-media portrait drawings inspired by Collector's Edition artist Maizelle using oil pastels, paper, and tissue paper, Then, decorate a wooden photo frame to display your artwork as a cherished keepsake. Join us on this artistic adventure where we'll unleash our creativity, express gratitude, and celebrate those who uplift and inspire us through the power of art!

Join Senior Curator Heather Hakimzadeh for a conversation with past and current Virginia MOCA exhibiting artists. Guest artists will give us a look inside their studios, share current projects, and discuss process and inspiration.

This month's guest is Jeanna Pirello, Collector's Edition artist.

Family Fest offers a unique opportunity for all ages to create, explore, and connect with art. Join Virginia MOCA as we celebrate our current exhibitions with inspired artmaking, gallery activities, and more. At this very special Family Fest we will also be celebrating our young artists with a closing reception of the Prisms Art Camp exhibition on view in the Fleming Gallery.

AGES 9–12
One Session
Instructor: Renee Calway

Explore the connection between mindfulness and creativity. Inspired by the sensory art of Jesse Fleming and the conceptual assemblage style of Asa Jackson, students will study these Collector’s Edition artists and work together to create an immersive sensory space, designed to ignite your senses. Through the interplay of light, color, sound, touch, and even smell, we'll elevate the artistic experience to new heights.

AGES 13–17
1 Session
Instructor: Jeff Robertson

Create your own print variation of an original work of art while learning about the purpose and value of art prints. Students will discover the step-by-step process that leads to a successful silkscreen print and explore various techniques to personalize images, infusing them with their own artistic voice.

Children ages 3–8 and their caregivers are invited to join us each month as we look, learn, and make in response to themes from our current exhibitions. This program for families will include close-looking at artwork, reading of a storybook, and a making activity inspired by the theme.

FAMILIES 1 Session Instructor: Rachel Jaffe

Work together as a family to create a collection of unique ceramic homewares with texture. Using clay and upcycled materials, we’ll learn to create bowls, trinket dishes, spoon rests, ornaments, and other useful homewares! This family workshop encourages the creative exploration of materials and is open to school-age children and their accompanying adult.

A celebration of all things collectible! Join us for a night of art, shopping, music, drinks, and of course, collectibles galore.

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CALL FOR VENDORS
Do you sell unique collectible items? Virginia MOCA is seeking a diverse range of collectible vendors to sell and display their items at this event.
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CALL FOR COLLECTORS
Do you have a passion for collecting unique treasures? Are your shelves filled with fascinating curiosities? We are inviting collectors of all kinds to showcase their personal collections at Collector's Bazaar.
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Application are due October 8.