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.

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. MOCA’s launch of this program features the work of S.P. Livingston Elementary Fourth Grade students.

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

January 2010

Fourth grade students created audio guides that describe, analyze and interpret works of art from UNF Faculty, MOCA’s Featured Exhibition. This project seeks to improve critical thinking, writing and oral communication skills, increase self-esteem and self-awareness, and foster collaborative team-building skills, while providing an opportunity for creative expression.

Condiment Stack by Steven Heywood (Spoken)

  • Audio by: Mikel, Sydney, Jhontia, Perscilla
  • School: S.P. Livingston Elementary Fourth Grade.
  • Download MP3:

Condiment Stack by Steven Heywood (Rap)

  • Audio by: Mikel, Sydney, Jhontia, Perscilla
  • School: S.P. Livingston Elementary Fourth Grade.
  • Download MP3: Condiment Stack, Spoken

Varanus Daemon Kuppa by Logan Zawacki

  • Audio by: Janiece, Zion, Alivia, Brionna, George, Dandrea
  • School: S.P. Livingston Elementary Fourth Grade.
  • Download MP3: Varanus Daemon Kuppa

Hairpin by Jenny Hager

  • Audio by: Tyreke, Miracle, Arlenia, Gena, Emory
  • School: S.P. Livingston Elementary Fourth Grade.
  • Download MP3: Hairpin

Run, Run, Where (Dark Horse) by E. Arthur Douglas

  • Audio by: Julian, Antwan, Anastashia, Lance, Diamond
  • School: S.P. Livingston Elementary Fourth Grade.
  • Download MP3: Run, Run, Where

Fear III by Raymond Gaddy

  • Audio by: Deja, Kiahna, Jayla, Mya, Jalynn
  • School: S.P. Livingston Elementary Fourth Grade.
  • Download MP3: Fear III

Tapestry Series, No. 94 by Nofa Dixon

  • Audio by: Students from Mrs. Green’s Class
  • School: S.P. Livingston Elementary Fourth Grade.
  • Download MP3: Tapestry Series, No. 94

Teapot and Base with Sugar Storage Jar by Steven Haywood

Graffiti Art #4 by Robert Cocanougher

  • Audio by: Jamonica
  • School: S.P. Livingston Elementary Fourth Grade.
  • Download MP3: Graffiti Art #4

Graffiti Art #4 by Robert Cocanougher (Group)

  • Audio by: Reggie, Taveion, Shajuan
  • School: S.P. Livingston Elementary Fourth Grade.
  • Download MP3: Graffiti Art #4 Group

House/ Home/ Universe by Nofa Dixon

  • Audio by: Adrieanna, Ammarie
  • School: S.P. Livingston Elementary Fourth Grade.
  • Download MP3: House/ Home/ Universe

ndustrial Narrative by Stephane Shieldhouse (Group 1)

Industrial Narrative by Stephane Shieldhouse (Group 2)

Untitled (Blue and Yellow) by Andrea DeFlorio

  • Audio by: Desiunique and Devonte
  • School: S.P. Livingston Elementary Fourth Grade.
  • Download MP3: Untitled

Industrial Landscape Series by Stephane Shieldhouse

  • Audio by: Kendra, Alesia, Johntrell, Kendell
  • School: S.P. Livingston Elementary Fourth Grade.
  • Download MP3: Industrial Landscape Series

Rachels Journey by Ellen Housel

  • Audio by: Michael, Nikayala, Kaliah, Allen
  • School: S.P. Livingston Elementary Fourth Grade.
  • Download MP3: Rachels Journey

Untitled (Pink and Blue) by Andera Defloria

  • Audio by: James
  • School: S.P. Livingston Elementary Fourth Grade.
  • Download MP3: Untitled

The Quiet by Kyle Keith

  • Audio by: Teon
  • School: S.P. Livingston Elementary Fourth Grade.
  • Download MP3: The Quiet

The Effect of Pressure on the Head by Paul Karabinis

Geochelone Brachypterus by Logan Zawacki

MOCA’s Voice of the People is funded in part by the Chartrand Foundation and the Gasper and Irene Lazzara Charitable Foundation.