Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art | Free for VA Residents
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Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art | Free for VA Residents
WELCOME¬
PLAN YOUR VISIT
OUR NEW HOME IS OPEN!
PLAN YOUR VISIT
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.
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
INAUGURAL EXHIBITION
NINA CHANEL ABNEY: THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS
LEARN MORE
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.
LEARN MORE
→
Now on view
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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
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Coffee + Conversation: TeezySoDope
Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 10:30 am-12:00 pm
Community Day Presented in Partnership with Virginia Humanities
Saturday, May 02, 2026 | 10:00 am-4:00 pm
I See You Bro: The Pursuit of Happiness at Virginia MOCA
Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 6:00 pm-8:30 pm
STUDIO ART CLASSES
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Digital Photography
Thursday, May 07, 2026 | 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Ready to move beyond auto mode and finally feel confident behind the camera? This 6-week digital photography course is designed to help you take control of your camera and start creating images you’re truly proud of.
Sewing Machine 101
Saturday, May 09, 2026 | 10:00 am-2:30 pm
Build confidence and demystify your sewing machine in this hands-on beginner workshop designed to help students understand their tools from the inside out.
Saturday in the Studio: Ages 6–8
Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Explore printmaking, painting, drawing, and mixed media across several sessions! Learn foundational techniques in each medium while creating your own projects and drawing inspiration from contemporary artists and Museum artworks.
Drawing Survey
Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Get inspired by the world around you through foundational drawing techniques in graphite and ink.
Master Class with Jordan Bruner: Digital Animation
Sunday, May 31, 2026 | 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Explore motion through short-form digital animation in this hands-on master class led by
Seamless: Art and Design
exhibiting artist Jordan Bruner.
Sewing & Textile Design
Saturday, June 20, 2026 | 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Adults (16+)
Saturdays, June 20–August 1 (Skip Saturday, July 4)
6 sessions
Explore the textures, patterns, and possibilities of fiber art as you learn the fundamentals of sewing and textile design. In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll get to know your sewing machine and explore techniques such as folding, appliqué, basic piecing, and decorative stitching.
Explore More
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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.
EXPLORE CLASSES
→
Join/Give
Become a Member
Membership has its perks. Join our tight-knit community that supports living artists and their work.
BECOME A MEMBER
NEW HOME
VIRGINIA MOCA AT VWU
Discover the new Virginia MOCA!
LEARN MORE
WELCOME¬
PLAN YOUR VISIT
OUR NEW HOME IS OPEN!
PLAN YOUR VISIT
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.
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
INAUGURAL EXHIBITION
NINA CHANEL ABNEY: THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS
LEARN MORE
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.
LEARN MORE
→
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
¬
Coffee + Conversation: TeezySoDope
Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 10:30 am-12:00 pm
Community Day Presented in Partnership with Virginia Humanities
Saturday, May 02, 2026 | 10:00 am-4:00 pm
I See You Bro: The Pursuit of Happiness at Virginia MOCA
Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 6:00 pm-8:30 pm
STUDIO ART CLASSES
¬
Digital Photography
Thursday, May 07, 2026 | 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Ready to move beyond auto mode and finally feel confident behind the camera? This 6-week digital photography course is designed to help you take control of your camera and start creating images you’re truly proud of.
Sewing Machine 101
Saturday, May 09, 2026 | 10:00 am-2:30 pm
Build confidence and demystify your sewing machine in this hands-on beginner workshop designed to help students understand their tools from the inside out.
Saturday in the Studio: Ages 6–8
Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Explore printmaking, painting, drawing, and mixed media across several sessions! Learn foundational techniques in each medium while creating your own projects and drawing inspiration from contemporary artists and Museum artworks.
Drawing Survey
Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Get inspired by the world around you through foundational drawing techniques in graphite and ink.
Master Class with Jordan Bruner: Digital Animation
Sunday, May 31, 2026 | 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Explore motion through short-form digital animation in this hands-on master class led by
Seamless: Art and Design
exhibiting artist Jordan Bruner.
Sewing & Textile Design
Saturday, June 20, 2026 | 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Adults (16+)
Saturdays, June 20–August 1 (Skip Saturday, July 4)
6 sessions
Explore the textures, patterns, and possibilities of fiber art as you learn the fundamentals of sewing and textile design. In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll get to know your sewing machine and explore techniques such as folding, appliqué, basic piecing, and decorative stitching.
Explore More
¬
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.
EXPLORE CLASSES
→
Join/Give
Become a Member
Membership has its perks. Join our tight-knit community that supports living artists and their work.
BECOME A MEMBER
NEW HOME
VIRGINIA MOCA AT VWU
Discover the new Virginia MOCA!
LEARN MORE