Previous Exhibitions

out of the box: trends in contemporary jewelry

January 25 - April 28, 2013

MOCA will explore and celebrate the emerging trends that are taking place in contemporary jewelry. As artists move away from traditional jewelry making materials, boundaries are crossed and whole new categories are evolving. As patrons move through this exhibition, they won’t have to ask whether it is sculpture, installation or jewelry. The answer will be yes to all of the above. The artists featured include: Arthur Hash Emiko Oye Rachel Rader Lauren Kalman Rachel Timmins Joe Churchman Jennifer Crupi Margaux Lange This exhibition is organized by The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA). Read more about the exhibit in MOCA's gallery guide. Learn more about select works via MOCA's a…

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out of the box: trends in contemporary jewelry

Out of the Box: Trends in Contemporary Jewlery; Rachel Timmins

Art Lab Spring 2013

January 25 - April 28, 2013

At the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, we believe that looking at artwork is a starting point for creative and meaningful dialogue. As such, MOCA’s Butler Gallery has transformed into a space of activity and exploration. We invite visitors to discover, create or just relax. …

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vans custom culture art show

January 25-April 28, 2013

Coastal Edge and the Virginia Longboard Federation have presented the Vans Custom Culture Art Show since 2011, inspiring creativity among students through art and design on blank Vans Shoes. This exhibition showcases a collection of past designs created by Virginia Beach students. Read more about the exhibit in MOCA's gallery guide. …

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Showcase of Visual Arts Students

Janurary 12 - February 5, 2013

Old Dominion Center & Virginia Beach Middle School This exhibition celebrates the achievements of elementary and middle school Visual Arts Students of Old Donation Center and Virginia Beach Middle School. The Visual Arts Program is designed to extend SOL objectives through differentiated instruction necessary to challenge artistically gifted students. Personal growth and enhancement of thinking and learning strategies that contribute to self-development and positive attitudes toward others are emphasized. This exhibition highlights the creativity of both students and teachers from the Visual Arts Program, encourages public support for quality school art programs, and highlights the value…

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ART.WRITE.NOW

November 16, 2012 – December 30, 2012

Opening Reception Thursday, November 29th 6-8pm. ART.WRITE.NOW is the first-ever traveling exhibition showcasing teen-produced, winning artwork from the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. The Tour makes stops in Detroit, Virginia Beach, Kansas City and Fort Worth. The stop at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) includes the winning works of four Virginia teenagers ranging from 7th to 12th grade. Artists and writers showcased in ART.WRITE.NOW follow in the footsteps of distinguished alumni of the Awards, including: Robert Redford, Andy Warhol, Zac Posen, Richard Avedon, Lena Dunham, Sylvia Plath, John Lithgow, Abdi Farah (winner of the Bravo reality show Work of Art: The …

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