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Art of Aging 2025 | Gallery of Gratitude

RSVP for the August Opening Reception

Friday, August 1 | 5 - 7pm

Join us for the opening reception of our 10th annual Art of Aging exhibition, in partnership with Marion Senior Services.

Complimentary light refreshments will be served for registered guests, and attendees will have the chance to meet & mingle with the participating artists.

This annual exhibit features art in various mediums created by MCA Artist members ages 55+. Now in our 10th year, our 2025 theme/prompt is “Gallery of Gratitude”. MCA artists ages 55 and over can now submit art for this exhibit at https://artofaging25.artcall.org. Deadline to enter and participate is July 14 at midnight.

Complimentary Lunch & Learn workshops and other events on topics of interest to Senior health and their caregivers, will be held during the month of August. Stay tuned for the 2025 official list of events.

Art of Aging is an annual collaborative partnership of Marion Senior Services and MCA that celebrates aging through art, stories, and education. Thank you to our presenting sponsors; the Robert Boissoneault Oncology Institute & Urology Institute of Central Florida.

The Art of Aging exhibit will be on view #atTheBrick from August 1 – 30, 2025. Admission is free to the event, however RSVP is requested.

Upcoming Events

Art of Aging 2025 | Lunch & Learn Series

RSVP for the 2025 Art of Aging Lecture Series

Select Dates in August | 11:30am - 1pm

Join us for the Art of Aging 2025 Lunch & Learn Workshop Series, a special opportunity to explore wellness, creativity, and aging with purpose. Hosted at the Brick City Center for the Arts by Marion Cultural Alliance and Marion Senior Services, each session features engaging presentations from local experts, meaningful discussions, and a light lunch—free for all registered guests. Presenters this year include RBOI, Roberts of Ocala, Advent Health Ocala and Senior Learners. Admission is FREE, but space is limited, so registration is required to attend (RSVP here!).

This workshop series is a featured part of Art of Aging, an annual collaboration between Marion Cultural Alliance and Marion Senior Services, celebrating the journey of aging through art, stories, and education. While you’re here, explore the Art of Aging 2025 exhibit, on view August 1–30 at The Brick. Admission to the gallery is always free during gallery hours. Special thanks to our presenting sponsors: Robert Boissoneault Oncology Institute (RBOI) and the Urology Institute of Central Florida.

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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.				