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Ocala Metro Art Scene The local guide for art & culture events in Ocala, Marion County (Florida).

Who Gets to Tell the Story?Join Marion Cultural Alliance and Ocala Civic Theatre at The Brick City Center for the Arts f...
10/14/2026

Who Gets to Tell the Story?

Join Marion Cultural Alliance and Ocala Civic Theatre at The Brick City Center for the Arts for a special conversation with The Thanksgiving Play director Vickie Ramirez on the importance of Indigenous artists in shaping and interpreting Indigenous stories.

📅 Saturday, October 17 | 1–3 PM
📍 Brick City Center for the Arts
🎟️ FREE and open to all!

Explore why representation behind the scenes matters just as much as representation onstage. Refreshments will be served, and space is limited. RSVP by Friday, October 16!

Plus, attendees can take advantage of a special $25 MCA membership offer and receive a FREE ticket to The Thanksgiving Play at Ocala Civic Theatre (October 29–November 15). You must be present to receive this offer!

🔗 RSVP by Friday, October 16
https://ocalacivictheatre.ludus.com/show_page.php?show_id=200547908

Have you heard? The 59th Annual Ocala Fine Arts Festival is almost here!Presented by Fine Arts For Ocala (FAFO), this be...
10/14/2026

Have you heard? The 59th Annual Ocala Fine Arts Festival is almost here!

Presented by Fine Arts For Ocala (FAFO), this beloved annual festival brings together more than 140 talented artists from across the country for a weekend celebrating creativity in all its forms.

Explore original paintings, photography, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, glass, fiber art, mixed media, and more!

Discover student artwork and emerging talent
Enjoy live local performances
Grab a bite from delicious food trucks
Celebrate artistic excellence with $27,000 in prize money awarded across artistic categories

Whether you're an art enthusiast, a supporter of local creativity, or simply looking for a fun weekend outing, there's something for everyone!

📅 October 24 & 25, 2026 | 10 AM–5 PM daily
📍 Downtown Ocala
🎟️ Free admission

Make plans to experience one of Central Florida's longest-running fine arts festivals!

Attention Artists!! FOUNDATION, 2026 Student & Emerging Artist Competition is Ready to showcase your creativity? The Cit...
10/08/2026

Attention Artists!! FOUNDATION, 2026 Student & Emerging Artist Competition is

Ready to showcase your creativity? The City of Ocala, in partnership with Fine Arts For Ocala (FAFO), invites Marion County student and emerging artists to submit their work for the 2026 Student and Emerging Artist Competition, “Foundation.”

Celebrating the building blocks of art and the experiences that shape an artist’s unique voice, this competition offers emerging creatives an opportunity to share their work, gain recognition, and compete for exciting prizes!

Prizes include scholarships, cash awards, art supplies and services, museum and arts organization memberships, and more!

Exhibition: December 3, 2026 – March 9, 2027, at Ocala City Hall

Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony: January 12, 2027, 5–6:30 p.m

Artists may submit one artwork, completed within the last two years. Don't miss this opportunity to share your artistic vision with the community!

Check out OMAS for the full call details, submission information, and deadlines

https://www.ocalafl.gov/government/city-departments-a-h/growth-management/cultural-arts/public-art/student-emerging-artist-competition

What’s happening in the arts this week?From exhibitions and live performances to galas, classes, and community events, t...
10/01/2026

What’s happening in the arts this week?

From exhibitions and live performances to galas, classes, and community events, there’s always something happening around Marion County. OMAS makes it easy to find it all in one place!

Looking for something to do? Browse OMAS to discover upcoming events and plan your week.

Hosting an event? Add it to the OMAS calendar so your audience can find you!

Visit OcalaMetroArtScene.com to explore what’s happening this week!

First Friday Art Walk is back!The season of downtown art walks, live music, creative activities, and late-night shopping...
09/28/2026

First Friday Art Walk is back!

The season of downtown art walks, live music, creative activities, and late-night shopping returns Friday, October 2!

From 6–9 PM, explore historic downtown Ocala and discover 40+ artist displays, live entertainment, free family art activities, extended shopping hours, and local shops and restaurants.

And this is just one of the many creative events happening around Marion County!

Be sure to check the OMAS page to see what’s happening and add your own events so your community knows what’s going on!

📅 First Friday Art Walk | October–May
⏰ 6–9 PM
📍 Historic Downtown Ocala
🎟️ Free

What’s happening in Ocala this weekend? OMAS has you covered.Check out all the awesome events coming up this month on Oc...
09/25/2026

What’s happening in Ocala this weekend? OMAS has you covered.

Check out all the awesome events coming up this month on OcalaMetroArtScene.com!

Have an event coming up? Add it to OMAS and get it in front of the community.

Did someone say Live Music? Actually, did someone say Neil Diamond?The Kingdom of the Sun Concert Band presents Marches ...
09/24/2026

Did someone say Live Music? Actually, did someone say Neil Diamond?

The Kingdom of the Sun Concert Band presents Marches and Music of the 60’s and 70’s, featuring an afternoon of music from pop and rock legends like Elvis, Neil Diamond, Elton John, and The Beatles — plus Broadway marches and more!

📅 Sunday, October 11 | 3 PM
📍 Countryside Presbyterian Church
7768 SW Hwy 200, Ocala

🎺 Conducted by J. Craig Lilly

Looking for more things to do in Ocala? Discover this event and more on OMAS! If you have an event of your own, add it to the calendar!

Are you on OMAS? Whether you’re looking for your next opportunity, an event to attend, a place to promote your work, or ...
09/21/2026

Are you on OMAS?

Whether you’re looking for your next opportunity, an event to attend, a place to promote your work, or ways to connect with the local arts community, Ocala Metro Art Scene is the place to start.

It's completely free! What are you waiting for?

Get on OMAS. Get connected. Get involved.

https://ocalametroartscene.com/

🎨 CALL TO ARTISTS — CITY OF OCALA 🎨Florida artists, The City of Ocala is seeking qualified artists for the Mount Moriah ...
04/18/2026

🎨 CALL TO ARTISTS — CITY OF OCALA 🎨
Florida artists, The City of Ocala is seeking qualified artists for the Mount Moriah Commemorative Public Art Project, a meaningful installation that will honor the historic Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church and its profound impact on our community.

The artwork will be located outside the new Ocala parking garage and should reflect deep respect for the site’s history, legacy, and the congregation it represents. This RFQ will select three finalists, each receiving a stipend to develop a concept proposal. Total project budget: $40,000.

This is an opportunity to create a lasting tribute to one of Ocala’s most significant cultural and spiritual landmarks, known as “The Mother Church” in the Black religious community.

For artists ready to make an impact, this is a powerful moment to step forward.

🗓️ The DEADLINE IS APRIL 19!

🔗 For more details and to explore more open calls, visit our website at https://ocalametroartscene.com/

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