Venue Rentals

Step out of the office and into inspiring art galleries that can become the backdrop for early morning seminars to after work happy hours. MOCA offers audio-visual services, private tours, and team building activities that create engaging experiences during staff retreats. 

• Meetings
• Seminars
• Retreats
• Networking Events
• Galas
• Fundraisers
• Holiday Parties
• And more!

Celebrate a union between loved ones and immerse guests in a contemporary cultural experience. The galleries at MOCA are always showcasing new exhibitions and installations, so your event will boast an exclusive and memorable setting. 

• Ceremonies & Receptions of many sizes
• Rehearsal Dinners
• Wedding/Bridal Showers
• Engagement/Bridal Shoots
• Vow Renewals

Find perfect light and unique backdrops in our galleries, which can be booked for an engagement shoot, graduation photos, professional branding, and more. Photoshoots must be pre-arranged through mocaevents@unf.edu.  Photography sessions are not permitted without an appointment. 

Low-impact photoshoots, which occur during normal business hours and have no to low impact on visitors, have a fee of $300 (+7% venue sales tax). These photoshoots can include a single photographer, one to three participants, do not have exclusive access, and will not have extensive equipment (tripod, small bag). 

High-impact photoshoots, which occur outside of normal hours and include exclusive access to specific spaces, extensive equipment (multiple tripods, light stands, reflectors), more than one photographer, and more than three participants, have a fee based on the scope that will be outlined with our events team. 

For promotional or media photography or videography requests please reach out mocamedia@unf.edu. 

All rentals are based on a four-hour rental that includes set up/breakdown. Any of the spaces below can be combined to create a unique venue for your event. All spaces and capacities may change based on current exhibitions and installations and how they occupy the galleries. 

TERESA & ARTHUR MILAM LOBBY

Capacity: 190 seated, 300 standing

The lobby has a wide expanse of glass looking out to beautiful James Weldon Johnson Park. Perfect for an intimate seated dinner or standing reception.

MOCA THEATER

Capacity: 125 seated

The intimate auditorium is perfect for panel discussions and lectures, film screenings, corporate presentations, and performing arts.

PERMANENT COLLECTION AND DAVID A. STEIN FAMILY GALLERY

Capacity: 75 seated, 100 standing

MOCA Jacksonville’s Permanent Collection and David A. Stein Family Gallery, located on the second floor of the Museum, can be combined with the rental of the Atrium Gallery and lobby. Guests may enjoy viewing the works of art, although food and drinks are not permitted in the galleries.

FEATURED EXHIBITION GALLERIES

Capacity: 100 standing

The Museum’s featured exhibition galleries are located on the third floor of the Museum and can be combined with the rental of the second floor, the Atrium Gallery, and lobby. Guests may enjoy viewing the works of art, although food and drinks are not permitted in the galleries.

5TH FLOOR LOFT

Capacity: 75 seated, 100 standing

This fifth-floor loft offers a grand view of downtown Jacksonville and James Weldon Johnson Park. The large space can be outfitted for a variety of occasions and features the option to include access to the Education Gallery. 

ART EDUCATION CLASSROOMS (A & B)

Capacity: 25 seated, 50 standing

Located on the Museum’s fifth floor, these two studio/classrooms are available for meetings, lunches, and workshops. The spaces boast creative energy and feature high ceilings and large windows with a view of the park.

DO YOU HAVE PREFERRED VENDORS FOR CATERING, AUDIO/VIDEO NEEDS, FLORAL DESIGNS, DECORATIONS, ETC.?

Yes. We have a robust list of local vendors that can provide excellent service for your party needs.

DOES MOCA JACKSONVILLE PROVIDE TABLES, CHAIRS, OR OTHER RENTAL ITEMS?

The Museum has a limited stock of items that can be added to the rental quote at no cost. To make planning your event easier, we also can coordinate the rental of additional equipment.

CAN YOU HOLD A DATE FOR ME?

Dates fill up very quickly at MOCA Jacksonville, so unfortunately, a specific date cannot be held. To secure a date, a deposit and fully executed contract are required. Deposits are usually half of the contracted rental rate and are nonrefundable. The balance of the rental fee is due one week prior to the event date.

IS THERE PARKING CLOSE TO MOCA JACKSONVILLE?

There is ample parking at the Duval and Monroe street garages. Metered parking spaces around the Museum are also available, which are free after 6 p.m. on weekdays and all day during weekends.

ARE ANY ITEMS RESTRICTED IN MOCA JACKSONVILLE?

To protect the objects displayed in the building and the building itself, the following are prohibited: glitter, confetti, birdseed, bubbles, helium balloons, open flames, candles, and live animals.

WHAT TYPES OF EVENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED?

As an educational and charitable institution, MOCA Jacksonville reserves the right to refuse to make its facilities available for any lawful reason that it deems, in its sole discretion, to be inappropriate or to impose an unacceptable risk to artworks, the premises, or continued ability to maintain the support of the community-at-large. Commercial, political, and religious events are not permitted. Sales of merchandise are not permitted without the prior written consent of MOCA Jacksonville.