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Color Pop! | September Member’s Reception

RSVP for the Color Pop! Member's Reception

Friday, September 6 | 5 - 6 p.m.

Be immersed in a kaledoiscope of creativity! The Color Pop! art exhibition is a vibrant celebration of contemporary art, bursting with bold hues and dynamic expressions. Held at the Brick City Center for the Arts from September 6 – 28, this exhibition features a captivating collection of works from both established and emerging MCA artists. Each piece showcases the power of color to evoke emotions, tell stories, and transform spaces.

Join us for the opening member’s reception on Friday, September 6 from 5-6pm and dive into a world where color reigns supreme. Reception hour is reserved for MCA artists and members. Gallery will open to the main public from 6-7:30pm during first Friday Art Walk.

Whether you’re an avid art enthusiast or simply looking for an inspiring outing, this exhibition offers a unique opportunity to connect with art in a deeply personal and visually stimulating way. The exhibit will be on display at The Brick through September 28, 2024. Admission is free for artists and members, RSVP is required at the door. Click here to save your spot!

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MCA Annual Auction & Pop Party!

Bid on exciting items while supporting the arts!

Friday, September 13 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Marion Cultural Alliance (MCA) is thrilled to announce that this year’s annual auction will be a hybrid event, kicking off with an online auction on Friday, September 6 during MCA’s September member’s reception. The excitement will build up to a grand finale on Friday, September 13 from 6-8pm at The Brick (23 SW Broadway Street), with an in-person party held two hours prior to the conclusion of the auction. Throughout September, the exhibit “COLOR POP!” will brighten the MCA Gallery, offering guests a vibrant atmosphere surrounded by colorful art. To complement the theme, the party will feature pop-related refreshments such as popcorn, popcyles, cake pops, poptarts and bubbles!

During the in-person event, all auction items and experiences will be on display, providing guests with the opportunity to see what they are bidding on firsthand. MCA will enhance the festive atmosphere with complimentary beer, wine and a signature cocktail, with a selection of pop-themed snacks available throughout the event. The OneCause online platform will continue to engage donors, providing real-time prompts and status updates on their bids, ensuring a seamless and interactive bidding experience.

In a special collaboration, MCA is partnering with Gray Realty to feature a live auction as part of the evening’s festivities. Excitingly, 100% of the proceeds from the auction will contribute to MCA’s Give4Marion Campaign.

POP into The Brick and join MCA for an unforgettable evening of art, community, and generosity!

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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.