Marion Cultural Alliance | Champion. Convene. Create.

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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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“Upcycled 3: From Waste to Wonder”

Upcoming Events

“Melodic Metamorphosis”

May Exhibit Event Schedule

Select Dates throughout May 2025

Join us at The Brick for these exciting events celebrating the power of music and art.

Marion Cultural Alliance and the Philantho-Creatives present: ‘Melodic Metamorphosis’: An immersive showcase exploring the transformative power of music, art and literature; featuring innovative installations and captivating artworks inspired by the impact of art, and its rhythm, flow and evolution in music and language. Benefitting the Marion County Literacy Council and Arts in Health Ocala Metro. Specialty ribbons will be available throughout the month for purchase. Guests and patrons will select your favorite(s) piece(s) and honor its artist with the ribbons while benefitting these two amazing organizations. The artist with the most ribbons will be crowned “Fan Fav”, which will be announced on 5/20 during the Fam Jam event.

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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.