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Meet MOCA’s artist-in-residence, Jenn Peek

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director Sep 25, 2019

One of UNF’s very own sculpture students has been given the opportunity to become this semester’s artist-in-residence at Jacksonville’s Museum of Contemporary Art. The Museum of Contemporary Art,...

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Aftermath of Hurricane Irma in San Marco. Photo by Heydi Ortiz.

UNF hosts panel discussion: climate change, locally and globally

Heydi Ortiz Dec 2, 2018

“People are viewing science through the lens of their own ideology and that’s where we run into dead ends,” said UNF Political Science Professor Josh Gellers. UNF hosted a “Climate and...

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Lori Nix, "Library (2007)." Archival pigment print
Courtesy of ClampArt, New York City

New MOCA Jacksonville exhibits: “Unverified” and “Circumvolve: Narratives and Responses to Life Cycles”

Liliana Kendall Jan 12, 2018

Art is perhaps the most liberating and creative form of expression in which the artist turns their abstract thoughts and feelings into physical meaning. The emotional expression behind many pieces is undeniable....

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Don't be bored: keeping intersession exciting

Don’t be bored: keeping intersession exciting

Tierney Harvey Aug 14, 2017

Summer classes are over and it’s time to enjoy the intersession break. While activities on campus have slowed down, there’s plenty to explore in the city beyond UNF. In a city as large as Jacksonville,...

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Children answer question “what makes you happy?” in new MOCA exhibition

Children answer question “what makes you happy?” in new MOCA exhibition

Emily Bailey Aug 9, 2016

https://youtu.be/TvSu_SMdVjw What makes you happy? This is the question that children try to answer in MOCA’s latest exhibition, Inside the Outline. The exhibition features personalized silhouettes...

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Exposing Gluttony: MOCA Sponsors muralist Ethan Murrow for newest Project Atrium

Exposing Gluttony: MOCA Sponsors muralist Ethan Murrow for newest Project Atrium

Danae Leake Jul 12, 2016

  Have you ever drawn on the walls? If you had a chance to sneak in a couple of squiggles and wobbly smiley faces, you’ve probably experienced the parental repercussions of your doodling. For...

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Former UNF Professor John Hutcheson passes away at age 71

Former UNF Professor John Hutcheson passes away at age 71

Nick Blank Jul 1, 2016
John Hutcheson, who died on Tuesday at age 71, taught printmaking at UNF for eight years. He printed at workshops around the world--New York, London, Singapore-- and mastered disciplines of printmaking like Stone Lithography, Silkscreen, Handmade Paper, Etching, and Woodcut.
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 Graphic by Ben Cross,

The Weekend Ahead: June 9 – 12

Courtney Stringfellow Jun 9, 2016

Take a break this weekend by getting to know what Jacksonville’s different communities have to offer, or adopt a pet you can binge-watch your favorite shows with. Thursday, June 9: Seaside Community...

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Capturing the beauty of "Urban Spaces" in downtown Jacksonville

Capturing the beauty of “Urban Spaces” in downtown Jacksonville

Tierney Harvey Feb 1, 2016
UNF photography professor encourages students to creatively engage with downtown Jacksonville and results are rather refreshing.
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The Week Ahead: July 13

The Week Ahead: July 13

Christian Ayers Jul 13, 2015
Discounted tickets for the Jacksonville Jaguars' upcoming season will be available this week, and the Ogier Gardens will host a tea party sponsored by Health Promotions.
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“MOCA IS NOW” makes planning for One Spark easy

“MOCA IS NOW” makes planning for One Spark easy

Tiziana Onstead Mar 26, 2015
Planning your One Spark 2015 schedule around 555 creator projects, several lectures and multiple concerts may seem daunting, but MOCA’s weeklong recurring schedule for the world’s largest crowd funding festival makes it easy to fit in your agenda. Admission will be free to the public and its hours will be extended from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. April 7 - 11 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 12.
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Audit reveals unresolved issues with UNF’s MOCA funding

Audit reveals unresolved issues
with UNF’s MOCA funding

Kalee Ball Mar 24, 2015
Auditing revealed that repayment has not yet begun for the money given from UNF to MOCA in unauthorized payments.
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