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SUMMARY:The Power of the Arts | MCA’s 8th Annual “Best of the Best” Juried Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:October 2 - 31\, 2026\n\nPresented by: The LILAC Foundation\n\nJoin Marion Cultural Alliance as we celebrate 25 years of championing the arts in Marion County at the Opening Reception for The Power of the Arts\, a special juried exhibition honoring the creativity\, culture\, and community that inspire us all.\n\nThis year’s exhibition invites MCA Artist Members to explore the many ways the arts shape our lives—from music\, dance\, theatre\, literature\, public art\, architecture\, and cultural traditions to the people\, places\, and experiences that have fueled their own creative journeys. To view our Web Gallery\, go to https://artsmatter.artcall.org/\n\nExperience an inspiring collection of original artwork celebrating the transformative power of the arts while enjoying an evening of creativity\, conversation\, and community.\n🏆 Awards—including Best of Show\, The LILAC Foundation Purchase Award\, and the inaugural MCA 25th Anniversary Award—will be presented during the reception.\n\nWhether you’re an artist\, collector\, arts supporter\, or simply enjoy discovering new local talent\, we invite you to help us celebrate the remarkable artists who continue to make Marion County a vibrant and creative place to call home.\n\n📅 Friday\, October 2\, 2026\n🕔 5:00 – 7:00 PM | Opening Reception\n🕕 5:30 | Awards Presentation\n📍 Brick City Center for the Arts | 23 SW Broadway Street\, Ocala\, FL 34471\n🎟 Free Admission | Exhibit will be on display October 2 – 31\, 2026\n\n✨ Come celebrate 25 years of creativity\, connection\, and community—and discover why the arts continue to inspire us all.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:October 2 - 31\, 2026\n\nPresented by: The LILAC Foundation\n\nJoin Marion Cultural Alliance as we celebrate 25 years of championing the arts in Marion County at the Opening Reception for The Power of the Arts\, a special juried exhibition honoring the creativity\, culture\, and community that inspire us all.\n\nThis year’s exhibition invites MCA Artist Members to explore the many ways the arts shape our lives—from music\, dance\, theatre\, literature\, public art\, architecture\, and cultural traditions to the people\, places\, and experiences that have fueled their own creative journeys. To view our Web Gallery\, go to https://artsmatter.artcall.org/\n\nExperience an inspiring collection of original artwork celebrating the transformative power of the arts while enjoying an evening of creativity\, conversation\, and community.\n🏆 Awards—including Best of Show\, The LILAC Foundation Purchase Award\, and the inaugural MCA 25th Anniversary Award—will be presented during the reception.\n\nWhether you’re an artist\, collector\, arts supporter\, or simply enjoy discovering new local talent\, we invite you to help us celebrate the remarkable artists who continue to make Marion County a vibrant and creative place to call home.\n\n📅 Friday\, October 2\, 2026\n🕔 5:00 – 7:00 PM | Opening Reception\n🕕 5:30 | Awards Presentation\n📍 Brick City Center for the Arts | 23 SW Broadway Street\, Ocala\, FL 34471\n🎟 Free Admission | Exhibit will be on display October 2 – 31\, 2026\n\n✨ Come celebrate 25 years of creativity\, connection\, and community—and discover why the arts continue to inspire us all.
LOCATION:23 SW Broadway Street Ocala FL 34471
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