School Programs

MOCA provides numerous school programs for students in K-12 classrooms and higher education. Tour programs, MOCA Outreach programs and exclusive behind-the-scenes with curators and educators are available to students. Student Art Start, MOCA Outreach and our highly regarded Teen Apprenticeship Program (TAP) engage students with diverse learning styles and foster confidence in our young learners. Our educators are regionally and nationally recognized and our programming has been described by teachers as “the best educational opportunity in Hampton Roads.”

MOCA’s fees for school programs are incredibly nominal, yet we provide more than most in comparison. Interested in finding out what all the hub-bub is surrounding contemporary art? Want to know why more educators, administrators and business leaders are looking to art as a viable subject for creating a new generation of innovators? Schedule a program and find out!   

Student Art Start

A year-round field trip opportunity for students of all ages at MOCA! Introduce your students to art through Student Art Start (SAS) at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art! SAS integrates contemporary visual art and Virginia’s Standards of Learning (SOLs)

Outreach Programs 

SOL-based programs for grades 1-5. MOCA’s Outreach Programs are offered to public and private schools throughout the Hampton Roads region.
 

Teen Apprenticeship Program

MOCA’s Teen Apprenticeship Program (TAP) is a unique opportunity for 10-15 high school students to learn about contemporary art, MOCA, and related careers in the arts.