Be sure to visit Artful Gifts out at our new location in the Circle Square Town Center. Artful Gifts  can be found at 8405 SW 8oth  Street, Suite 10, Ocala, FL 34481. Enjoy beautiful art work and find unique gifts here at our new spot.

Remember to save the date for the Saluting the Arts Luncheon and Expo! The event will be held at the Hilton Ocala on September 23, 2010. The reception will be held from 11:30 AM-12:00 PM, followed by the luncheon from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM. Tickets are $35.00 a piece. MCA members receive a special rate, getting tickets at $30.00 a piece. Guests can purchase a table, which seats eight people, for $400.00. Please come out and show support for the wonderful arts organizations of Marion County!

ACOUSTIC CONCERTS

A Legendary Artistic Experience
Sponsored by the Windsor of Ocala and the Marion Cultural Alliance

Legends Senior Living operates residential communities in Florida, and now has a new facility in Ocala called the Windsor of Ocala. You may have seen “Rana” on the grounds on SE 18th Avenue. As part of its commitment to the communities it serves, Legends promotes the arts by providing an arts weekend each spring.
Marti Roberson, director, is coordinating a weekend to benefit the Marion Cultural Alliance on April 30th – May 2nd.

Imagine all the existing art coming off the walls, and your art on exhibit for sale. This juried exhibit is an opportunity to show your work and meet the public on Sat. and Sunday. If you wish to demonstrate as well, you may do so on the grounds and courtyard. A VIP reception will be held to introduce the participating artists on Friday
evening. Art will be accepted on Thurs., April 29th.

In addition to art on the walls and demonstrations, music and the culinary arts will be featured as well. This will be a festive, first time event that is one more way to promote the role of art in the community, and we are happy to have the support of Legends
Senior Living.

We encourage your participation in the 1st Annual Legendary Artistic Experience hosted by Legends Senior Living. All proceeds from the event will be designated for a 2010 MCA Cultural Grant.
Minimum $20.00 donation to MCA Cultural Grants Program required to exhibit up to (5) pieces. Not including demonstration. 10% of sales go to the MCA Cultural Grant Program.

Complete both the entry form and participation form and send with your check made payable to:

MCA
P.O. Box 1571
Ocala, Fl. 34478

2010 “Next Generation Art Show & Sale” Entry Form

Exhibit Dates: February 6^th-27^th

Drop off Feb 2^nd 11-6

Pick up Feb 27^th or Mar 2^nd 11-6

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Reception: Feb13^th 2009 from 4 – 7p.m.

Marion Cultural Alliance at Brick City Center for the Arts

Awards: Cash awards for Best of Show, 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd places and Honorable Mentions.

Eligibility: Entrant must be an art student enrolled in a college/university

Terms: All 2D & 3D media accepted: oil, acrylic, watercolor or comparable media; mixed media, photography, digital art, any graphic designs and sculptures, etc. All art work must be either framed or ready to be displayed. NO saw tooth hangers, or triangular hooks, framing wire will only be accepted for hanging, if not it will be rejected. 2D work maximum size is 40-46”, including frame. A limited number of pedestals are available for 3D work.

All work must have index card size label attached to the back of work with: Artist Name, Title, and Medium & Price.

No installations.

Fees: A $10 registration fee provided exhibit for one piece, or $15 up to three pieces. A 20% commission to MCA will be applied to pieces sold. Checks will be paid at the end of the show.

Application is due by January 29^th, 2009. Payment may be made at drop-off.

Make checks/money orders to MCA.

Contact info: membership@mcaocala.com or call 352-369-1500 if you have any questions.

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Name: ______________________________________________

I hereby certify that I am the artist who created the pieces of art listed on this entry form. I agree to abide by the rules set forth by the Marion Cultural Alliance (MCA) as a participant in the Next Generation Artist Show, and cooperate with the MCA staff as they arrange for the sale of my original artwork. I understand that MCA has the final authority over all transactions that may take place at MCA.

Signature: ________________________________________ Date: _________________

Print Name: _______________________________________

(Optional) MCA will be publicizing artwork on mcaocala.com, which will appear in the show, to generate interest in the artist/show and gallery. If you are interested in having your art publicized in such a manner, please sign below. All such images of your artwork will retain your copyright protection, and your name will be provided with all images posted. I agree to let MCA publicize my artwork from the show on their website. I understand that this involves placing a digital image of my artwork on their website, and grant the use of images of my artwork for this purpose.

Signature: ______________________________________ Date: _________________ Print Name: _________________________________

Marion Cultural Center (MCA) is a non-profit membership organization devoted to increasing and supporting cultural activities in Marion County, Florida.

Mail to:

M.C.A., P.O. Box 1571, Ocala, FL 34478

www.NextGenerationArtShow.Webs.com