Voice of the People is a literacy-based educational arts initiative that introduces children to the process of viewing and interpreting contemporary art through multi-disciplinary techniques. Voice of the People builds on the child’s observation and response to art in the process of construction meaning from art. Critical thinking, verbal, and written skills are utilized to ultimately create fully produced audio responses for select pieces of works from the museum’s permanent collection and featured exhibitions which are then shared with all visitors of the museum.

To listen to a program introduction of Voice of the People by Preston Haskell click here Mr. Haskell is a Trustee and Past Chair of the Museum of Contemporary Art, Jacksonville. He is an avid and long time collector of contemporary art and has been an integral part of MOCA’s growth and history.

Audio guides may be downloaded to an ipod or mp3 player or visitors have the ability to check out an ipod at the front desk. Through a special feature offered by Guide by Cell (904) 229-0968 visitors can access the audio guides by cell phone and are encouraged to provide feedback by leaving a voice mail message in response to their museum experience.

Download Instructions

  • PC: Right-click the link and select “Save Target As”
  • Mac: Control-click the link and select “Download Linked File”
  • Import to iTunes or your favorite music program

S.P. Livingston Elementary

Spring 2010

Fourth grade students from S. P. Livingston Elementary have created the following audio guides that describe, analyze, and interpret works of art from MOCA’s Permanent Collection. In result, the teachers have reported improved critical thinking, writing and oral communication skills as well as increased self-esteem and self-awareness. Follow the instructions above to download or listen to a Voice of the People audio guide.

Chart of Magnetic Force by Alyce Aycock

  • Audio by: Jayla, Anastashia, Julian, Billy
  • School: S.P. Livingston Elementary Fourth Grade
  • Download MP3: Chart of Magnetic Force

The Green Belt – 2182 by William Wiley

  • Audio by: Sydney, Mar-Kenya, Syterius
  • School: S.P. Livingston Elementary Fourth Grade
  • Download MP3: The Green Belt

The Bird of Paradise Approaches the Hot Water Planet by Rosenquist

Dawn and Dusk by Alexander Calder

  • Audio by: Shajuan, Tavieon, Loquade
  • School: S.P. Livingston Elementary Fourth Grade
  • Download MP3: Dawn and Dusk

Star Quarters by Rauschenberg

  • Audio by: Jalynn, Perscilla, Kamare, Franky, Antwan, Dondrea
  • School: S.P. Livingston Elementary Fourth Grade
  • Download MP3: Star Quarters

Teatro del Mare by Arnaldo Pomodoro

  • Audio by: Arlenia, Kaliah, Kiahna
  • School: S.P. Livingston Elementary Fourth Grade
  • Download MP3: Teatro del Mare

Imaginary Portrait Series, 12.3.69 by Picasso

Canoptic Legergemian by Nancy Graves

  • Audio by: NiKayla, Janiece, Miracle, Michael
  • School: S.P. Livingston Elementary Fourth Grade
  • Download MP3: Canoptic Legergemian

Caught One Last One

  • Audio by: Diamond, Ty’Reke, Deja
  • School: S.P. Livingston Elementary Fourth Grade
  • Download MP3: Caught One Last One

Miles by James Rosenquist

  • Audio by: Jackeline, Dionne, Aaron, Jarod, Tyree, Barry
  • School: S.P. Livingston Elementary Fourth Grade
  • Download MP3: Miles

Imaginary Portrait Series: 26.3.69 by Pablo Picasso

Wrapped Monument to Leonardo by Christo

Transit by Yolanda Sanchez

  • Audio by: Arlethia, Ashley, Charlotte
  • School: S.P. Livingston Elementary Fourth Grade
  • Download MP3: Transit

Sky Garden by Louise Nevelson

  • Audio by: Devonte, Jamonica, Ammarie
  • School: S.P. Livingston Elementary Fourth Grade
  • Download MP3: Sky Garden

L ‘Dimezzato by Frank Stella

  • Audio by: Alesia, Arthur, Kendra
  • School: S.P. Livingston Elementary Fourth Grade
  • Download MP3: L ‘Dimezzato

Double French Money by Larry Rivers

  • Audio by: Desiunique, Reginald, Tony
  • School: S.P. Livingston Elementary Fourth Grade
  • Download MP3: Double French Money

MOCA’s Voice of the People is funded in part by the Chartrand Foundation.