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Art of Aging | August Member’s Reception

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Friday, August 2 | 5 - 6:30pm

Join us for the opening reception of our annual Art of Aging exhibit, in partnership with Marion Senior Services. Complimentary light refreshments will be served and guests will have the chance to meet the participating artists. This exhibit is represented by MCA Artist members ages 55+ and this year’s theme is “A Moment in Time!”. Artists ages 55 and up can submit art for this exhibit now through July 21 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 a list of dates). Art of Aging is an annual collaborative partnership of Marion Senior Services and MCA that celebrates aging through art, stories, and education. This year’s presenting sponsors are the Robert Boissoneault Oncology Institute & Urology Institute of Central Florida. The Art of Aging exhibit will be on view #atTheBrick from August 2 – 31, 2024. Admission is free to the event, RSVP is required at the door. Click here to save your spot!

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Art of Aging | Lunch & Learn Workshops

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Art of Aging is a collaborative effort of Marion Senior Services and Marion Cultural Alliance that celebrates aging through art, stories and education. This unique exhibit celebrates aging in photograph, poetry and paintings by MCA member artists over 55+.

During the month, Marion Senior Services and MCA will host The Art of Aging Workshops, free educational lunch and learns to promote healthy aging. Registration for these free workshops and lunches here or at MCA’s Eventbrite.

~August 14 – Lunch & Learn: Having the Conversation with Roberts of Ocala Funerals and Cremations

~August 21 – Watercolor Workshop with Senior Learners

~August 24 – Tied & Dyed Textile Art Workshop with Artify Ocala

~August 28 – Lunch & Learn: Rediscover Connection, Meaning and Gratitude with the Robert Boissoneault Oncology Institute

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					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.