WELCOME¬
After years of planning, building, and dreaming big, Virginia MOCA’s new home on the campus of Virginia Wesleyan University is open! Join us as we debut our inaugural exhibitions, Nina Chanel Abney: The Pursuit of Happiness and Seamless: Art and Design, along with our new ARTlab interactive gallery. Admission is free for Virginia residents.
HOURS: Wednesday–Sunday, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Nina Chanel Abney, Miss Opportunity, 2024. Acrylic on canvas. Courtesy of the artist © Nina Chanel Abney
The Pursuit of Happiness brings together monumental paintings, collages, sculpture, and an immersive installation that confront how we imagine joy, struggle, and survival in a time of global uncertainty.
Enroll your young artist in Summer Art Camp at our new location! Children and teens ages 2–17 will enjoy captivating and unique hands-on art experiences led by knowledgeable art educators. Campers will engage with a variety of artists, creative media, techniques, and more through exciting and memorable art activities.
Now on view¬
Nina Chanel Abney: The Pursuit of Happiness
April 18, 2026-August 16, 2026
Virginia MOCA opens its new home with a landmark solo exhibition by Nina Chanel Abney, one of the most incisive voices in contemporary art. The Pursuit of Happiness brings together monumental paintings, collages, sculpture, and an immersive installation that confront how we imagine joy, struggle, and survival in a time of global uncertainty.
Seamless: Art and Design
April 18, 2026-August 16, 2026
Seamless: Art and Design brings together artists who are also designers, many of whom are widely recognized for shaping contemporary visual culture.
PROGRAMS + SPECIAL EVENTS¬
Virginia MOCA Art + Design Convening
Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Night Shift V
Friday, July 24, 2026 | 6:00 pm-10:00 pm
Monster Drawing Rally Presented By Generation MOCA
Friday, August 14, 2026 | 6:00 pm-10:00 pm
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STUDIO ART CLASSES SPRING + SUMMER 2026
COME MAKE ART WITH US
Virginia MOCA offers art classes for all ages and skill levels! From one-day workshops to multi-session classes, there is a creative offering for everyone. We can’t wait to see you in our new studios.
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