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Art in the Attic 2025

Our Annual yART Sale Returns for Two Weeks This Year!

July 2 - 19, 2025 | During Gallery Hours

Join us for our annual VIP Pre-Sale “SIP & SHOP” Party on Tuesday, July 1 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the Brick City Center for the Arts, home of Marion Cultural Alliance in historic downtown Ocala.

Get ready for an evening filled with art, music, and community spirit. Don’t miss the chance to shop for unique artworks while enjoying delicious sips, live music, and a local Artists’ Market! THANK YOU to our event sponsor, REVIVAL by Brick City Market!

This cherished event promises to be an unforgettable experience that supports local artists and the vibrant arts scene in Marion County. Mark your calendars and be part of this exclusive pre-sale party while supporting the arts in our community. Public sale dates are July 2 – 19, during gallery hours. DONATIONS ACCEPTED AT THE BRICK NOW THROUGH JUNE 30! For more information, please call us at 352-369-1500.

Past 2025 Exhibits

January Exhibition

“Storytelling Knights Exhibition”

January 10, 2025 through January 30, 2025

February Member's Reception

“Arts and Health Exhibition”

Friday, February 7, 2025 | 5 - 6 p.m.

March Exhibit Opening Reception

“Rivers, Springs and Other Wild Things”

Friday, March 7, 2025 | 5 - 7 p.m.

May Art Exhibit

“Melodic Metamorphosis”

On Display at The Brick from May 2-31, 2025

June Art Exhibit

“Summer Block Party”

June 6 - June 20, 2025

Past 2024 Exhibits

January Exhibit

“Creative Champions Collective”

January 5 | 5-6 PM

February Exhibit Opening

“Body Language”

Featuring Art of Local Artists

February 2 | 5-6 PM

March Exhibit

“West Port High’s 2024 Senior Art Show”

Featuring Art by WPHS Senior Students

March 1 - 30, 2024

April Art Exhibit is Sponsored by Florida Express Waste & Recycling

“Upcycled 2: From Waste to Wonder”

April Exhibit

April 5 - 27, 2024

May Exhibit

WUFT’s Artistry in Motion Showcase | May Exhibit

Featuring AIM Artists from Seasons 1 - 4!

May 3 - 31, 2024 | During gallery hours

June Exhibit

MidSummer Dreams | June Exhibit

MCA Member Artists

June 7- July 3, 2024 | During gallery hours

August Exhibit

Art of Aging | August Member’s Reception

Art by MCA Member Artists Ages 55 and up

Friday, August 2 | 5 - 6:30pm

September Art Exhibit

Color Pop! | September Member’s Reception

Featuring colorful & original art by 70 artist members

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

October Member's Reception

“Dreamscapes” | 6th Annual Juried Art Exhibition

Opens Friday, October 4 | 5 - 6 p.m.

MCA’s Block pARTy 2024: Day of the Dead Celebration

November 1 - 30, 2024

December Exhibition

“BE KIND” | Art by Cara VL & Kelsey Mahoney

December 6, 2024 through January 4, 2025

Past 2023 Exhibits

January Exhibit

“Couch Sessions Exhibit”

Jan. 6- Jan. 28, 2023

February Exhibit

“A Love Story”

by Ro Martinez

Feb. 3 - Feb. 12, 2023

February Exhibit

“Reflections”

by Ocala Art Group

Feb. 18 - Feb. 25, 2023

March Exhibit

“Unmasked”

by Lisa Russo

March 3 - March 25, 2023

April Exhibit

“UpCycled”

April 7 – April 29, 2023

May Exhibit

“Ocala: The Art of Community”

May 5 - May 27, 2023

June Exhibit

“Retro/New”

by David D’Alessandris

June 2 - July 8, 2023

July Exhibit

“Art in the Attic”

Fundraiser Event

July 14 - July 22, 2023

August Exhibit

“Art of Aging: The Golden Age”

MCA Member Exhibit

August 4 - August 26, 2023

September Exhibit

“From Books to Brush Strokes”

MCA Member Exhibit

September 1 – September 30, 2023

October Exhibit

“La Vie Bohème”

MCA Member Exhibit, sponsored by LILAC Foundation

October 6 - October 30, 2023

November Exhibit

“MCA’s Block pARTy 2023”

November 3 - 25, 2023

December Exhibit

“Newy Fagan: A Retrospective”

December 1 - 28, 2023

Past 2022 Exhibits

January Exhibit

“Horses With Long Legs”

A One-Woman Solo Show by Cara Van Leuven

January 3 - 30, 2022

February Exhibit

“Stroke of Genius: Inspired by the Masters”

A Group Exhibit by Ocala Art Group Artist Members

February 4 - 26, 2022

March Exhibit

“Field Concert”

A One-Woman Solo Exhibit by Kay Deuben

March 4 - 26, 2022

April Exhibit

“Mixed Messages”

by Esta Mann & Rich Schleicher

April 1 - 30, 2022

May Exhibit

“Landmarks”

MCA Members Exhibit

May 6 - 28, 2022

June Exhibit

“Music Moves Marion”

MCA Members Exhibit

June 3 - 25, 2022

July Pop-Up Exhibit

“Glimpses of India”

by Dr. Sheni Meghani

July 1 - 9, 2022

August Exhibit

“Art of Aging: The Secret of Life”

MCA Members Exhibit

August 5 - 27, 2022

September Exhibit

“Hispanic Heritage Art Exhibit”

Sept. 2 - Oct. 1, 2022

October Exhibit

“Through the Looking Glass”

4th Annual ‘Best of the Best’ Art Exhibit and Competition

Oct. 7- Oct. 29, 2022

November Exhibit

“Block pARTy”

Nov. 4- Nov. 26, 2022

December Exhibit

“MCA Art Collective”

Dec. 2 - Dec. 31, 2022

Past 2021 Exhibits

January Exhibit

“Nature’s Beauty”

A Collaborative Exhibit featuring Paintings by Jillian Ramsammy and Photography by Saul Reyes

January 8 - January 30, 2021

February Exhibit

“Equine Art Exhibit”

Featuring the art of Michael Brennan

February 4 - February 27, 2021

March Exhibit

“Monochromatic March”

Featuring artwork by MCA Artist Members

March 5 - March 27, 2021

April Exhibit

“Now and Then”

Featuring artwork by Ocala Art Group members

April 2 - May 1, 2021

May Exhibit

“Art of Aging: Resurgence”

Featuring artwork by MCA Senior Artists

May 7 - May 29, 2021

June Exhibit

“Art in Bloom”

Featuring artwork by MCA Artist Members

June 4 - June 26, 2021

July Exhibit

“Seeing Peacocks Through My Eyes”

An Immersive Experience Into Indian Culture by Dr. Sheni Meghani

July 1 - July 12, 2021

August Exhibit

“Creature Feature”

An Animal Art Exhibit by MCA Artist Members

August 6 - August 28, 2021

September Exhibit

“Inspired By…”

MCA’s 3rd Annual ‘Best of the Best’ Juried Art Exhibit & Competition

September 3 - September 25, 2021

October Exhibit

“Nature in the Balance: Exploring Flora & Fauna of Florida & South America”

Featuring Photography by Jim Valentine and visionary artworks by Peruvian students of Pablo Amaringo Guest Curator: Dr. Scott Olsen

October 1 - October 30, 2021

November Exhibit

“Converging Community & Culture”

An Art Exhibit Celebrating Afro-American & Latinx Artists in the Ocala/Metro Community

November 5 - 27, 2021

December Exhibit

“VISIONS”

A Photographic Exploration by Dan McCarthy

December 3 - 30, 2021

Past 2020 Exhibits

January Exhibit

“Alan Abele Photography”

by Alan Abele

January 3 - February 1, 2020

February Exhibit

“Artistic Interpretations of the Written Word”

Featuring the work of Artist – Alley members

February 7 - 29, 2020

March Exhibit

“Roadside Attractions”

Featuring the work of Carol Basso & Esta Mann

March 6 - May 2, 2020

May-June Exhibit

“The New Normal”

Featuring new, never before shown art by selected MCA artist members.

May 20 - June 27, 2020

July Exhibit

“Ocklawaha: Wild and Endangered River”

A mixed-media art exhibit

July 2 - July 18, 2020

August Exhibit

“The Art of Purpose”

An applied arts exhibit

August 7 - August 29, 2020

September Exhibit

“Pleasures 2.0”

MCA’s Annual Fine Arts Exhibit & Competition

September 4 - September 26, 2020

October Exhibit

“Community”

A Collaborative Art Show by Fine Arts by Ocala (FAFO)

October 2 - October 31, 2020

November Exhibit

“Paint What You Love”

A Student Art Exhibit

November 6 - November 28, 2020

December Exhibit

“Explosion of the Flamboyans”

A One-Woman Art Show by Alma Lugo

December 4, 2020 - January 2, 2021

Gallery Hours are Monday thru Fridays, 10 AM to 5 PM, and Saturdays, 11 AM to 4 PM. We’re Closed Sundays.

Questions? Please contact Gallery Director Ashley Justiniano or call (352) 369-1500

The Brick City Gallery is sponsored by Showcase Properties of Central Florida, The LILAC Foundation, Angie Lewis – State Farm Agent, and Renasant Bank

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