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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“Storytelling Knights Exhibition”

Art featured by Artify Ocala Artists and MCA Member Artists

January 10, 2025 through January 30, 2025

Join Artify Ocala for the opening celebration of *Storytelling Knights* at the Brick City Center for the Arts on January 10th from 5 PM to 7 PM. 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 our 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.

Upcoming Events

MCA Annual Meeting

Join us as we welcome 2025, with an overview of 2024

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | 5 - 6:30 p.m.

You’re invited to Marion Cultural Alliance’s Annual Meeting on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at The Brick City Center for the Arts, home of MCA (23 SW Broadway Street in downtown Ocala). Join us as we welcome 2025 with an overview of 2024, distribution of MCA annual report, election of new MCA board members, meeting agenda and a look ahead on the bright future of MCA.

Doors open at 5pm for refreshments and networking. Meeting & remarks begins at 5:30pm. All MCA members are encouraged to attend and participate. Light refreshments will be served. Free event – RSVP requested. Following the annual meeting, the MCA Board of Directors will gather for their monthly meeting starting promptly at 6:30pm (MCA staff and board only).

Grant Opportunities

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.