Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami — Attraction in North Miami

BEWARE RUDE, DISCRIMINATING AND KIDS' UNFRIENDLY VENUE We have visited this museum with 3 kids (6, 8 year olds and 6 month old) today. L2: Although we have stayed behind faded (almost invisible lines) and warned our children to stay behind the lines, staff member on L2 has suggested that we better off going to the next level as there is one artwork that can be touched by kids. Facial expression, tone and the message showed how unwelcome we were as ethnical minorities or parents with young children. L3: As we went up to the next level young lady has shouted at us to stay behind the line. I have informed her that as she can see we have not crossed the line (again the line was faded). She has ignored my feedback and as we continued to discuss the piece of artwork, she shouted at us again and again in front of other patrons that we should not cross the line. I have repeated to her that as she could see we have not crossed the line, however she continued treating us with utmost disrespect and called her manager. Her manager said that her staff member does not agree with our feedback about the staff member and hence he will disregard it. At the same time after shouting at us the first time the lady has kindly offered to provide background to the artwork to men with Caucasian appearance and was very kind and respectful with them.

Management of the museum shall consider metrics to prevent staff discrimination of ethnic minorities and parents with young children.

Feedback on the content of the museum: a) space is not well utilized, i.e. there are handful of exhibits and very few eye-catching ones. b) there is no background as to meaning of the artwork/ideas conveyed by the author. c) names of paintings are not clearly identifiable if present (due to staff attitude noted above we did not have a chance to read description until the end as we were rushed to leave each Level). d) some content may be interpreted as depicting extreme violence (murdered pregnant female). e) there are no activities for kids supporting their interest in arts unlike most of other museums. This further supports how unwelcome kids are in...

I have been attending The Moca for years . This Museum has always featured great Art and and talented Artist from all over the world . The displays are always well arranged and thought out . The Moca participates in community programs such as art classes for kids and adults . The last Friday of every month the MOCA features outdoor Jazz with some of the Stellar best from Florida and beyond . Always a great crowd ranging from ages 20 on up and Mixed in ethnicity. There are a few restaurants close by for food and further entertainment. Cafe Creme for me some great food and spirits plus well made desserts delivered with excellent service . The luna Star Cafe for Live Music ,food ,...

When you are a small space, you better be inviting to your customers and have a WOW factor.

HERE, it is not the case.

Since there are no drinks, etc., is there a picnic area or seating for those families or adults on an outting.

I read you are receiving a grant. I hope you make this a go to place for the community.

I recently asked 25 people in the area what is their opinion of MOCA. Their responses:

A. What is MOCA? B. Is it still opened? C. Are they putting it under ground? .....?? D. Great Jazz E. Is it Arts and Crafts? F. What artists are there now?

This is too great of an asset for the community for the community not knowing MOCA'S role, purpose, mission.

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