Marion Cultural Alliance

Marion Cultural Alliance Marion Cultural Alliance (MCA) champions, convenes, and creates opportunities for artists & arts organizations in Ocala, Marion County.

MCA also operates Brick City Center for the Arts, a premier fine arts gallery & rental venue in the heart of downtown. Marion Cultural Alliance (MCA), a nonprofit, 501(c)3 was established in 2001, with its inaugural effort, the Horse Fever public art project. MCA’s mission is to champion, convene, and create opportunities for artists and arts organizations. MCA supports activities relating to the

arts, historical and scientific museums, and specific education through grants, advocacy, fundraising, and partnerships. MCA has donated over $1.5 million to the arts and other charitable organizations in Ocala/Marion County and established a Cultural Endowment fund of $900,000. MCA has supported local arts organizations with over $450,000 through its annual Cultural Grant Awards. In 2015, MCA established the Four Friends Grant Fund as a permanent endowment, designed to generate income for small grants to support individual MCA member artists for equipment, training, and supplies. MCA launched this initiative in early January 2019. MCA also operates the Brick City Center for the Arts, a popular art gallery, located in historic downtown Ocala. Monthly rotating exhibits feature art by regional artists. The venue, and its adjacent courtyard, is a sought after rental for special events. Learn more at https://mcaocala.org/mission-history/

MCA is looking for volunteers for our June Community Paint Days and Art in the Attic in July. If you love the arts, enjo...
05/31/2026

MCA is looking for volunteers for our June Community Paint Days and Art in the Attic in July. If you love the arts, enjoy working with people, or are a high school/college student who needs service hours, sign up and be part of the fun!

You can sign up here: https://dash.pointapp.org/organizations/6720

Today’s the day, Ocala! The unveiling of CELEBRATION is finally here! 🎉🐎Join us for Community Paint Day from 11–3 at The...
05/30/2026

Today’s the day, Ocala! The unveiling of CELEBRATION is finally here! 🎉🐎

Join us for Community Paint Day from 11–3 at The Brick City Center for the Arts to help bring this stunning sculpture to life. Families, friends, artists … everyone is invited to add their brushstroke and be part of the Horse Fever legacy.

We hope to see you there!

We hope to see you tonight at Angie Lewis State Farm for the Art-in-Business Porch Party & Open House featuring the wond...
05/29/2026

We hope to see you tonight at Angie Lewis State Farm for the Art-in-Business Porch Party & Open House featuring the wonderful work by
Kiah Manning!

Enjoy Kiah’s amazing artwork, curated tapas by Graze + Prosper, drinks, and community.

05/28/2026

What does it mean to create a piece of art that belongs to an entire community? Hear directly from artist Maggie Weakley, creator of “CELEBRATION,” our new 25th Anniversary Horse Fever sculpture, as she shares the inspiration behind this meaningful public art project.Now it’s YOUR turn to help bring it to life.Join us on May 30 at The Brick from 11am–3pm for CELEBRATION Community Paint Day a hands-on experience where every brushstroke becomes a part of a legacy! 🎟 Tickets available at the door, packages start at $12.

📍The Brick City Center for the Arts
📅 May 30, 2026 | 11am–3pm
PLUS — additional community paint days:📅 Wednesdays: June 10, 17, 24 & July 1 | 11am–3pm

Come paint. Come celebrate. Come be part of the legacy!

05/28/2026

What does it mean to create a piece of art that belongs to an entire community? Hear directly from artist Maggie Weakley, creator of “CELEBRATION,” our new 25th Anniversary Horse Fever sculpture, as she shares the inspiration behind this meaningful public art project.Now it’s YOUR turn to help bring it to life.Join us on May 30 at The Brick from 11am–3pm for CELEBRATION Community Paint Day a hands-on experience where every brushstroke becomes a part of a legacy! 🎟 Tickets available at the door:🟢 Community Contributor — $12🟡 Legacy Painter — $25👨‍👩‍👧 Family Legacy Bundle — $50🟣 Masterpiece Sponsor — $100+📍 The Brick City Center for the Arts 📅 May 30, 2026 | 11am–3pmPLUS — additional community paint days:📅 Wednesdays: June 10, 17, 24 & July 1 | 11am–3pm Come paint. Come celebrate. Come be part of the legacy!

Save the Date! Cats & Dogs: A Portrait of Devotion is almost here, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you. Join us on F...
05/28/2026

Save the Date! Cats & Dogs: A Portrait of Devotion is almost here, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you. Join us on Friday, June 5 from 5 to 7 PM at The Brick City Center for the Arts for the opening reception of our June exhibition in pARTnership with VOCAL and supported by Jenkins Subaru of Ocala. Enjoy light tapas, live piano music, and meet the artists whose work brings the love and loyalty of our companion animals to life. Mark your calendar and get ready for an evening filled with art and community.

🚨 Deadline approaching! Artists have until Friday, May 29, 2026, at 4 PM to submit proposals for the SMA Healthcare com...
05/28/2026

🚨 Deadline approaching!
Artists have until Friday, May 29, 2026, at 4 PM to submit proposals for the SMA Healthcare commissioned Horse Fever sculpture.

This piece will stand as a symbol of hope, healing, and recovery, embodying the theme “Riding Toward Recovery.”

📍 Call details + rendering are available on our website at https://mcaocala.org/calls-to-artists/
📩 Email submissions to [email protected] before the deadline.

CELEBRATION is almost here, and you’re invited to help bring our newest Horse Fever sculpture to life!!On Saturday, May ...
05/27/2026

CELEBRATION is almost here, and you’re invited to help bring our newest Horse Fever sculpture to life!!

On Saturday, May 30, from 11–3 at The Brick, the community can come together to paint CELEBRATION, a brand‑new public art horse designed by Maggie Weakley. Whether you’re an artist, a family, or just someone who loves Ocala’s creative spirit, this is your chance to leave a brushstroke on a piece of Horse Fever history.

🎟 Participation Levels:
🟢 Community Contributor — $12
A meaningful entry point to participate, including painting access, a souvenir sticker, and digital donor recognition.
🟡 Legacy Painter — $25
Paint your section of the sculpture and take home a collectible merch item, with your name recognized on our digital donor list.
👨‍👩‍👧 Family Legacy Bundle — $50
Perfect for families! Up to 4 participants can paint together and share in this unforgettable experience.
🟣 Masterpiece Sponsor — $100+
Go big with enhanced recognition, preferred painting area (when available), and inclusion on the official sculpture plaque + a souvenir "Celebration" art apron!

Tickets at the door. Come paint. Come celebrate. Come be part of the legacy.

05/26/2026

Art, community, and good vibes are taking over the porch at Angie Lewis - State Farm Agent as we celebrate MCA's Art in Business Porch Party and Open House featuring the incredible work of Kiah Manning. Join us on Friday, May 29, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at 416 E Ft. King St. in Ocala for an evening of local art, great company, hors d'oeuvres, and drinks. Every piece is locally made, and proceeds support Marion Cultural Alliance’s mission to uplift the arts in our community.

This exhibition is part of MCA's initiative which connects creativity with community by bringing original artwork into professional spaces throughout Ocala Metro. For more information, visit our website - https://mcaocala.org/art-in-business

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23 SW Broadway Street
Ocala, FL
34471

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+13523691500

Website

https://ocalametroartscene.com/

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