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Art moves us to champion arts, artists, and arts organizations, convene people to appreciate art, learn about art, and build support for art, and to create a thriving arts presence in the Ocala Metro.

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WUFT’s Artistry in Motion Showcase

Join us for our next Member's Reception

Friday, May 3 | 5-6 p.m.

Marion Cultural Alliance, in pARTnership with WUFT Media, presents the Artistry in Motion Artist Showcase. This diverse art exhibit will feature the selected artists from 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 AIM seasons. Guests of all ages are invited to enjoy original art in various mediums created by local and regional artists, right in the heart of downtown Ocala at MCA’s Brick City Gallery.

Thank you to our presenting sponsors, PNC Bank for supporting the arts!

MCA’s reception is generously sponsored by an Ocala Arts Champion. Member’s reception will take place on Friday, May 3 from 5-6pm – PLEASE RSVP! This reception hour is saved for MCA members, artists and patrons. Gallery will open to general public 6-7:30pm during First Friday Art Walk. Questions? Please contact MCA at [email protected]

Upcoming Events

Sculpture Masterclass with Nilda Comas (Part 2)

Learn techniques from master sculptor, Nilda Comas, in this 2-day workshop!

May 10 & 11 | 8:30am - 5pm

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! SCULPTURE MASTERCLASS (PART 2!) at The Brick – A hands-on two day workshop with master sculptor, Nilda Comas at The Brick in downtown Ocala!

SCHEDULE FOR PART 2:

~Friday, May 10 | 8:30am – 5pm

~Saturday, May 11 | 8:30am – 5pm

Location: Brick City Center for the Arts (23 SW Broadway Street, Ocala FL)

Workshop registration fee is $295 for both dates. Only 15 spaces available! Open to all levels of instruction, ages 14 and up. A materials list will be provided upon signing up. Special tools are included and will be provided. Clay cost is not included and will be divided between students during class. Students must sign up for both dates as each date will focus on a different lesson. Students will have one-hour break for lunch each day and can bring their own or order from any of our downtown restaurant neighbors. This class serves as a follow up to the SOLD OUT Sculpture Masterclass previously held in April 2024. However, students are not required to have attended Part 1 to participate in this workshop. For more information or to purchase tickets via phone, please contact MCA at 352-369-1500.

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MCA Cultural Grant

4 Friends Grant

Megan Boone Grants

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Testimonials

					Happy to be a member of this organization that does so much for the creative community here in Ocala!				
					Our family loves MCA! The art exhibits, various events, and gift shop are always delightful! We are so grateful to have such an incredible art!				
					As a local artist who supports the arts and would like the arts to support me, I am happy to join and participate at the Brick Center.				
					The Marion Cultural Alliance provides an entertaining and often enlightening diversion in our revitalized downtown as well as our wider community!				
					Keep making Ocala unique….				
					This organization is a beautiful testimony to the art community of Ocala and I could not be happier being a member.				
					It was my very first exhibit as a new member. The open reception was very nice. I hope to get to know more people as I get more involved.				
					The entire UpCycle idea for art is wonderful!				
					This was a fun, imaginative, and inspiring exhibit.				
					The Upcycled event was exciting and as an artist it is a "shot in the arm" to keep creating!				
					This was the BEST curated show so far! And of course they ALL are well done! Great Job!!!!! And excellent works of art.				
					Thank you for all of the hard work you do for artists!				
					Always a pleasure to submit to your monthly themes!				
					The Brick has offered a new crafter, artist, and recent resident here in Florida like myself, an avenue to express, and expand, my creative side. The Brick has given me an opportunity, and opened the door to endless enjoyment and exposure. Thank you.				
					I love exhibits at The Brick and I am thankful for such a group to be a part of. I have been waiting for an exhibit with that theme even though I almost always upcycle with all the themes.				

Brick City Center for the Arts 23 SW Broadway Street, Ocala, FL 34471

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Marion Cultural Alliance, Inc. (MCA) is a 501(c) charitable organization registered with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. A copy of the official registration (#CH551) and the financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Affairs by calling toll-free 1-800-435-7352 within the state or visit the website https://www.fdacs.gov/Consumer-Resources/Charities. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state. No goods or services were received and is tax-deductible by law. Marion Cultural Alliance, Inc. does not engage paid solicitors.