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Marion Cultural Alliance is thrilled to announce the seventh annual juried art exhibition, Nocturne: A Show of Good Spirits, presented by The LILAC Foundation. Join us for the MCA Members’ Reception on Friday, October 3, 2025 from 5–6 pm at The Brick, home of Marion Cultural Alliance. Remarks and awards will begin at 5:30 pm, followed by Spoken Word Ocala in the Courtyard from 6:30–7:30 pm. During First Friday Art Walk, the gallery will be open to the public from 6–7:30 pm—no RSVP required. About the Exhibit As the season shifts and the nights grow longer, Nocturne invites artists to explore the quiet power of darkness, transformation, and inner reflection. This October exhibition embraces mood over menace—focusing on the mysterious, the introspective, and the beautifully strange. Awards & Recognition announced at 5:30pm The juror will present Best of Show ($250), First Place ($150), Second Place ($100), Third Place ($50), and two Honorable Mentions. Additional honors include The LILAC Foundation Purchase Award, MCA Staff Recognition Awards, Community Choice Special Award, and Fan Fave Ribbons! Nocturne will be on display October 3–31, 2025 at Brick City Center for the Arts. For a full list of exhibit events and gallery hours, visit www.mcaocala.org RSVP for the opening reception here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nocturne-a-show-of-good-spirits-mca-october-members-reception-tickets-1564053348669