MOCA GA / The Space

Modern building with large glass windows, rust-colored metal siding, and steel supports; trees and a light blue sky in the background.

The Space

The Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia (MOCA GA) has opened the doors to a new permanent home at 1260 Foster Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30318, nestled adjacent to the Goat Farm campus. The new MOCA GA gives visitors more opportunities to experience the work of Georgia artists, discover new ideas, and connect with one another through art.


A modern art gallery with large colorful paintings and sculptures displayed on white walls and pedestals in a spacious, well-lit room with concrete floors.

 

Inside, five galleries offer space for exhibitions that celebrate the depth and diversity of contemporary art in Georgia. The galleries feature works from MOCA GA’s permanent collection and space for rotating exhibitions, offering an ongoing look at the artists and stories that have shaped Georgia’s contemporary art community.  A dedicated archive and video room expands the experience to include moving image, archival materials, and other forms of contemporary art.

 

At the heart of the museum is MOCA GA’s permanent collection and archives, which hold more than 1,600 works and provide an important record of contemporary art made in and connected to Georgia. The collection reflects the creativity, diversity, and history of the state’s artists and continues to grow through acquisitions and gifts. With the new museum, these works can be cared for in a professional, purpose-built environment while being shared more regularly with the public through exhibitions, research, and educational programs.

 

A blue scissor lift is parked in an art storage room with framed artworks hung on white metal mesh panels and some colorful abstract pieces on the far wall.

 

 

The new Barbara Kaye Reading Room extends that access beyond the galleries. Our reading room offers a welcoming space for visitors, students, artists, educators, and researchers to explore books, publications, archival materials, and other resources on contemporary art and Georgia’s artistic history. Whether you are conducting research, learning more about an artist, or simply curious to discover something new, the Barbara Kaye Reading Room offers another way to engage with the museum and its collection.

 

A modern library room with bookshelves, a table with two yellow chairs, books, and papers. Overhead lighting and exposed pipes are visible on the white ceiling.

 

 

The new museum is more than a place to see art. It is a place to spend time, explore, learn, and gather. Visitors can experience exhibitions, meet artists, attend talks and educational programs, explore the museum’s archives and library, and come together for events and community gatherings. Behind the scenes, expanded collection storage and conservation resources ensure that the works entrusted to MOCA GA can be cared for and shared with future generations.

 

For years, MOCA GA has supported artists living and working in Georgia and made their work accessible to the public. This new building gives that mission room to grow. It is a place for artists to be seen, for ideas to be shared, and for visitors to discover.

 

We invite you to come explore the new MOCA GA and experience what’s happening in Georgia’s contemporary art community.