MoHA Press Kit
Purpose
This page provides general info about MoHA for any press that wants to write about MoHA. Press can find a quick description, quick history, assets, and MoHA's style to refer to when writing articles. Press releases that are sent out can include a link to this page, as well as more specific info tailored to the press release.
Description of MoHA
Short version
The Museum of Human Achievement is an Austin-based 501(c)3 nonprofit providing funding, infrastructure, professional support, and affordable physical space to under-resourced artists across all disciplines. Steeped in principles of collaboration, experimentation, inclusivity, and accessibility, MoHA fosters an empowered, resilient creative community in Texas and beyond.
Long version
The Museum of Human Achievement is an Austin-based 501(c)3 nonprofit providing funding, infrastructure, professional support, and affordable physical space to under-resourced artists across all disciplines. Steeped in principles of collaboration, experimentation, inclusivity, and accessibility, MoHA fosters an empowered, resilient creative community in Texas and beyond.
Since its founding in 2012, MoHA has partnered with 1,300 organizations to create new works; presented 5,500+ artists; and welcomed 250k visitors to its East Austin campus. MoHA has assisted 140 first-time grant recipients and distributed $1.6M to artists (70% BIPOC, 61% LGBTQIA). At present, MoHA houses studio and office space for twenty community arts groups and mutual aid organizations, as well as for local and visiting artists. MoHA supports more than a thousand artists annually through its programs and events, and it produces more than a hundred free public programs annually which integrate community vision, arts, and social practice. Learn more at https://moha.wiki/
Factsheet
Location: 3600 Lyons Rd, Austin, TX 78702
Website: https://moha.wiki/
Press / Business Contact: info@themuseumofhumanachievement.com
Social: https://www.instagram.com/themuseumofhumanachievement/
Short History
Since its founding in 2012 by a group of artists and community leaders with deep ties to East Austin, The Museum of Human Achievement (MoHA) has been committed to providing funding, infrastructure, professional support, and physical space to under-resourced artists across all disciplines.
MoHA began as an informal DIY collective with a $4k operating budget, donated from the savings of a piano teacher, with no loans or institutional support. Its initial purposes were to create and protect affordable spaces for artists in the growing city, and to produce multidisciplinary, playful, and collaborative programming which might not otherwise have a home in Austin.
In the years since, MoHA has grown into a 501(c)3 nonprofit which has hosted thousands of events, redistributed $423k in grants, and provided low-cost studio space to 240 artists and 110 arts organizations. Today, MoHA maintains a full-time staff of six and an annual operating budget of $650k, all devoted to building a more equitable and sustainable future for the community. Learn more at moha.wiki/History_of_MoHA
Testimonials
Testimonials page that includes testimonials about MoHA is forthcoming.
Logo
Find more assets on the Brand Assets page.
Images
Please request images and permission to use images by emailing info@themuseumofhumanachievement.
Style Guide
- Full, Formal Title: The Museum of Human Achievement
- Casual Title: None
- Abbreviation: MoHA
- Before using, establish the full name first.
- "The Museum of Human Achievement (MoHA)"
- Use in:
- Internal communication
- Informal communication
- Logos
- Before using, establish the full name first.
- Do Not Use:
- Museum of Human Achievement
- The MoHA, Moha, moha, MoHa, or MOHA
Find more info on the Style Guide page.
Team
MoHA Staff:
- Zac Traeger, Executive Director
- Rachel Stuckey, Director of Digital Arts
- Tor Reynolds, Production and Facilities Manager
- Sarah Corpron, Grants and Development Manager
- Eriane Austria, Programs Administrator
MoHA Board:
General Contact
Contact info@themuseumofhumanachievement.com.
