TAF Times:
Monday - Friday from 3pm - 6pm
- Homework and Snacks 3pm - 4pm
- Art Classes are from 4pm - 6pm
Weekly Schedule:
- Monday : Fashion & Textile Design
- Tuesday : Portfolio Development
- Wednesday : Museum Experiences
- Thursday : Photography & Digital Art
- Friday : Open Studio (Mixed Media)
Sessions:
In order to fully register you must fill out this registration form AND the student information form. You must register for each session separately through the MOCA website.
- Session 1: September 1, 2026 - December 11, 2026
- Session 2: January 4, 2027 - March 12, 2027
- Session 3: April 5, 2027 - May 14, 2027
The student information form only needs to be filled out ONCE.
Registration is not complete until the Student Information Form has been completed and submitted to MOCA. Service hours will not be signed for unless student information form has been completed.
The Teen Art Force Exhibition:
Each spring, MOCA's Teen Art Force culminates in a milestone experience: a professional exhibition of student work, presented within the museum itself. This is more than a showcase...it's a full opportunity to experience how a museum works. Students collaborate directly with MOCA's Communications and Exhibitions departments, gaining hands-on experience in the work that brings a museum exhibition to life, from curatorial decision-making and installation to promotion and public presentation.
The result is a final exhibition designed and shaped by the students themselves, presented alongside the work of nationally and internationally recognized artists in MOCA's galleries. For many Teen Art Force participants, it's their first opportunity to see their work hung in a museum setting and to experience what it means to be a professional artist, from concept to public exhibition.
There will be no class on the following dates:
- Session 1:
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Monday, September 7, 2026 - Labor Day
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Monday September 21, 2026 - Teacher Planning Day
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026 - District-wide Professional Learning Day
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Wednesday, November 14, 2026 - Veteran's Day
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Week of November 23-27, 2026 - Thanksgiving Break
- Session 2:
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Friday January 15, 2027 - Teacher Planning Day
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Monday January 18, 2027 - MLK Day (Observed)
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Monday February 15, 2027 - President's Day
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Wednesday, March 10, 2027 - Teacher Planning Day
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Week of March 22-26, 2027 - Spring Break
- Monday, March 29, 2027 - Teacher Planning Day
Last day to register for TAF for the 2026- 2027 School Year is April 1, 2027
Here is the link to the required TAF 26-27 Student Information Form
FAQ:
Q- When do we start?
A- Teen Art Force Sessions are listed below, however if you can't make the first day, don't worry! When you're able to start, TAF is here for you.
Q- How do I attend the fieldtrips?
A- To attend the fieldtrips, you must have attended at least 5 TAF classes. Fieldtrip forms will be given out during TAF and we will be traveling during Miami Art Week, visit institutions like PAMM, The Bass, and the NSU Museum of Art, as well as other local galleries.
Q- How do I get my Service Hours?
A- Every TAF student must complete a service project as part of your class, whether that is the TAF Fashion Show, The MOCAzine, or other service options. To receive your hours, you must consistently sign in and out of classes, and ensure that any corresponding paperwork is completed. MOCA can provide a service letter to students as well, requests usually take 2 weeks to complete due to the amount of requests we receive at the end of the year.
Please email us for any questions at education@mocanomi.org or hbohm@mocanomi.org