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When is MCA's Best of the Best exhibition?

October 2-31, 2026, with an opening reception on Friday, October 2, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Where is the Brick City Center for the Arts?

23 SW Broadway St, Ocala, FL 34471, in downtown Ocala.

Yes. Admission to the exhibition and the reception is free.

The Power of the ARTS. Member artists made works inspired by the arts, and the show celebrates Marion Cultural Alliance's 25th anniversary.

Arts & Culture

MCA Best of the Best Juried Exhibition: The Power of the ARTS

Friday, October 2, 2026Reception 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (awards 5:30 PM) EDTBrick City Center for the ArtsFree

MCA Best of the Best Juried Exhibition: The Power of the ARTS is a arts & culture event taking place on Friday, October 2, 2026 at Brick City Center for the Arts in Ocala, Florida. Tickets start at Free. Organized by Marion Cultural Alliance.

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Date & Time

Friday, October 2, 2026

Through Saturday, October 31, 2026

Reception 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (awards 5:30 PM) EDT

Location

Brick City Center for the Arts

23 SW Broadway St
Ocala, FL 34471

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Admission

Free

Organized By

Marion Cultural Alliance

About This Event

The Marion Cultural Alliance presents The Power of the ARTS, its 8th annual Best of the Best juried exhibition, at the Brick City Center for the Arts, 23 SW Broadway Street in downtown Ocala, from October 2 through October 31, 2026. The opening reception is Friday, October 2, from 5 to 7 p.m., with awards presented at 5:30 p.m., the same night as the season-opening First Friday Art Walk. MCA member artists created works inspired by the arts themselves, from music, dance and theater to literature, film and Marion County's creative community. The show also marks MCA's 25th anniversary. Admission is free.

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