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“Upcycled 3: From Waste to Wonder”

Sponsored by Florida Express Waste & Recycling

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

Back by popular demand, ‘UpCycled 3: From Waste to Wonder’, will feature creations by MCA Artist members using recycled materials as their main medium. Call to artists is now available on MCA’s website at mcaocala.org/calls-to-artists. Deadline to submit is March 23, 2025 at midnight. Thank you to our returning sponsors, Florida Express Waste & Recycling for their support of the arts!
Enjoy light refreshments, libations, and a chance to meet the artists. Our friends at Ocala Clothing Swap will be setting up shop in the Courtyard – come and support! Also joining us is Rubbish the Raccoon from Marion County’s ‘No Horsin’ Around’ campaign. MCA member receptions are for MCA members, artists, and patrons only (RSVP HERE). This exhibit will be on display from April 4 – 26, 2025 at The Brick in downtown Ocala. All art on display will be for sale with a percentage of the sales supporting MCA’s mission and programs. For questions, contact [email protected] or call during business hours 352.369.1500.

MCA Member’s Reception is open to MCA members & patrons only. RSVP is requested at the door. Doors will open to the general public at 6pm during first Friday Art Walk. For more info and to register, click here. For a list of exhibit events, visit our Eventbrite page.

Upcoming Events

Tie Dye Workshop with Artify Ocala

April 5 | 11am-1pm

Join Artify Ocala for a Fun and Free workshop where you will learn to create your own Stunning Designs on Fabric using Organic Dyes!
This Guided workshop is suitable for all ages (participants under 10 MUST have Direct Adult Supervision throughout the Workshop).
You are welcome to bring an article of your own to dye, we ask that it be pre washed (if new) and 100% cotton. We also ask that you not bring any extremely large items.

We will have a variety of gently used clothing articles and fabric pieces for you to choose from.
Pre registration is requested to ensure we have plenty of supplies for everyone.

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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.