JMOCA - Kids City Art Factory

.. is an innovative after school creative arts program of The Jacksonville Museum of Contemporary Art designed to meet the specific needs of today's youth. Today, kids are faced with a myriad of complex issues, such as child abuse, hunger, alcoholism, drug abuse, broken homes, and single parent homes.

This program is designed to expand the frame of reference for these young people by using art as a catalyst for:

Enforcing basic computational skills, as well as literary concepts by offering alternative education.
Building self-esteem and aiding in the process of socialization.
Development of self-expression, as well as realization of personal goals and aspirations.
Integration of creative arts and cultural awareness among our youth.
Relieving tension through motivation and doubt-free self-expression.

To expose and develop within our youth, visual art skills, which will be of practical and ethical value.
To aid and train youth in the development of the entrepreneurial skills necessary to take their product to market.
To improve the basic academic skills, school attendance, and improve grades.
To build self-esteem by helping our youth realize their dreams through the finished product.
To impact the behaviors by providing creative channels for personal expression and the realization of personal achievement.