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The City of Ocala is currently accepting proposals for the Art in City Spaces program, which exhibits artwork in six gallery spaces:

• City Hall – First and Second Floor Lobbies, 110 SE Watula Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471
• City Clerk’s Office - City Hall, First Floor, 110 SE Watula Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471
• Recreation and Parks Administration Building and the Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center – 828 NE Eighth Avenue, Ocala, FL 34470
• Barbara Gaskin Washington Adult Activity Center – 210 NW 12th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34475
• Ocala International Airport – 1770 SW 60th Avenue, Suite 600, Ocala, FL 34474
• Future site: Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place – 1821 NW 21st Ave.

The program provides the opportunity for artists and art organizations to exhibit their artwork in a public City space. Interested parties must first submit an application and undergo a review process. Upon approval, an exhibit agreement is executed, and an exhibition time is scheduled.

Applications may be found online at: www.ocalafl.org/artincityspaces. Please submit an application as well as a résumé, artist biography, and high-quality image files to:

Ocala Cultural Arts and Sciences Division

Attention: Art in City Spaces

7 E Silver Springs Blvd, Suite 503, Ocala, FL  34470

Phone: (352) 629-8447

Email: artinfo@ocalafl.org

The City of Ocala seeks unique, thought-provoking exhibits that are appropriate for a public City space where work will be viewed by citizens and guests of all ages. Only complete applications are reviewed. Viewer engagement, artist intent and originality of ideas, and use of media and technique are all considered when an application is being considered for approval.

For more information, or to view the complete call to artists, please contact the Cultural Arts and Sciences Division at 352-629-8447 or visit www.ocalafl.org/artincityspaces.

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