Updates from MCA

A Message from Jaye Baillie APR, MCA Executive Director

We are thrilled to invite our members to MCA's Annual Meeting on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 from 5 - 6:30pm at Brick City Center for the Arts, home of Marion Cultural Alliance.

This is not just another meeting; it’s a vibrant celebration of our community and the incredible achievements we've accomplished together in 2024. Join us as we reflect on the milestones of the past year and ignite excitement for what lies ahead in 2025!

Mark your calendars now—this is an event you won't want to miss! Let’s come together to honor our collective journey in the arts and pave the way for an even brighter future.

Doors open at 5pm for networking and drinks. Meeting begins at 5:30pm, following MCA's Board Your presence matters, and we can't wait to see you there! RSVP at the link, or visit mcaocala.org for more.

Closing Reception This Friday!

Join us for the closing reception of the BE KIND exhibition, featuring collaborative artworks from Cara VL and Kelsey Mahoney.

Come meet & mingle with the artists on Friday, January 3rd between 5 - 7pm. This is your last chance to enjoy this unique exhibition. This is a FREE event, open to all (no need to RSVP).

A Message from Ashley Justiniano, Chief Arts Officer

STORYTELLING KNIGHTS EXHIBITION - Join Artify Ocala for the opening celebration of Storytelling Knights at the Brick City Center for the Arts on Friday, January 10th from 5 to 7 P.M.

Be the first to experience this enchanting exhibit featuring fantasy-themed creations from Ocala’s vibrant artistic community, alongside contributions from four talented artists behind the imaginative materials for our tabletop gaming outreach project.

Discover the stories behind the art, connect with our organization, and learn more about Artify's mission to inspire creativity. Don’t miss this magical evening!

Be sure to check out the series of workshop events tied to this exhibit through January.

This exhibit will be on display through January 30th.

Please note that gallery hours might differ due to private rentals and the holidays. For questions or concerns, please call MCA at 352-369-1500.

January Exhibit Events

Don't miss out on a series of fantastic events & workshops throughout the month led by the Storytelling Knights & hosted by Artify Ocala.

For a complete list, visit the Artify FB page and check out the respective event page(s) for more information.

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New Gallery Hours for the Holidays!

Check Out What's Happening at The Brick

Did you know that MCA supports local artists and nonprofit arts organizations with direct funding?

Check out the Grant Opportunities section on our website to find out more and apply today!

We still have two (2) OPEN CALLS for MCA Artist members, including for The Shop's Spring Selection, and February's 'Art and Health Exhibition'. For more information and to submit, please visit our website.

We have a NEW CALL for The Shop's Spring 2025 selection. MCA Artists can submit up to 10 items for consideration by January 13, 2025. For more iinformation, please visit mcaocala.org/calls-to-artists.

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