2014 Annual Report - Marion Cultural Alliance

2014 Board of Directors
Chairman
Paula King
Chair – Elect
Rus Adams
Secretary
Donna Strickland
Treasurer
Daryl Collier
Past Chairman
Laurie W. Zink
Mary Britt
Tammy Griffin-Vincent
Karla Grimsley
Floyd Hershberger
Vanessa Jennings
Angie Lewis
Lisa Lombardo
Jessica McCune
Hal McSwain
Joanna Spitzer
Liaisons
Ocala CEP
Jaye Baillie
City of Ocala
Jim Hilty, Sr.
College of Central
Florida
Dr. Jennifer Fryns
Marion County
Commissioners
Cmsr. Carl Zalak
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2014 Annual Report
MCA Mission Statement
Founded in 2001, MCA’s mission is to be the catalyst and advocate of increased cultural impact in
the community, thereby enriching the lives of people through service to member organizations
and the general public. MCA supports activities relating to the arts, fine arts, historical and
scientific museums, and specific education through grants, advocacy, fundraising and
partnerships. Learn more about the mission at mcaocala.com.
Brick City Center for the Arts
23 SW Broadway Street
Ocala, FL 34471
352.369.1500
PO Box 1571
Ocala, FL 34478
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Chairman’s Report
A Year of Assessment & !
Positive Growth!
Working together for tremendous success
This is the goal foremost in my mind when
taking on a leadership role. It begins with
assessment. What defines success for MCA?
What is the current status of the organization?
Who is on the team and what talent and skills do
they bring to the table? What tools are in place,
how are they being used, what support do we
have in the community? How can we optimize our talents, tools, and efforts
to build a strategy for success? After this hard look the board made some
decisions and advanced the MCA mission of supporting local arts in three key
ways.
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Cultural Grants. Awards of $16,600 were presented at this year’s Saluting the
Arts breakfast presented by Duke Energy. Rus Adams and Karla Grimsley did a
great job organizing this annual event showcasing our Cultural Grants program
that in our 14 year history has disbursed over $214,000 total in annual funding
directly to local arts organizations.
Re-vitalizing our gallery portals. Our partnerships with the city of Ocala at
Brick City Center for the Arts and On Top of The World at Arftful Gifts create
the opportunity for contact and visibility in these key locations of the
community. A commitment to improve our “product” in 2014 saw improved
quality, increased activity, and a new look - all guided by professional
management. Under the able direction of Paulette Millhorn at “The Brick”,
and Diane Cahal at “Artful”, our galleries are thriving. We are seeing only the
beginning of a beehive of arts activity and community happenings in 2015.
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Cultural Endowment Fund. The fund established with MCA’s proceeds from
our signature project, Horse Fever, ensures MCA’s viability, and sustains the
larger goal of local arts funding in perpetuity. Able management of this fund
through our Endowment Policy has secured our organization, provided for
improvements, and continued to growth so that MCA is positioned to set new,
greater goals.!
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Our board leads a legacy that stretches back to the pre-MCA early 1990’s
involvement of our volunteers, when CFCC (now College of Central Florida)
brought John Briggs as Artist-in-Residence to a largely abandoned downtown.
MCA grew out of these early days of volunteerism in downtown Ocala, and has
been fortunate to do some great projects and develop many assets, the most
important of which, is people. !
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When people come together as we have at Brick City Center for the Arts for !
25+ years, relationships are built. Experiences are shared and memories are
created. MCA builds on this foundation of partnerships and relationships with
the arts community, the city of Ocala, the business community, other nonprofits, schools, the media, our members and volunteers - all fellow arts
enthusiasts who recognize the essential nature of the arts in improved quality
of life, and care enough to be involved. As partners coming together with plans
in place to improve the climate for the arts, our community prospers. !
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I want to thank a fantastic board of directors for their vision, leadership, and
hard work, as well as the MCA membership and volunteers. A highlight for me
was seeing fresh young faces join our board bringing their talent, energy and
ideas with them. The future looks amazingly bright.!
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There is more to tell, including and most importantly all of the wonderful things
going on in Ocala’s creative community. Take a look at this year’s Cultural
Grant awardees and be inspired by what are just a few of the exciting things
headed your way. !
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Areas of challenge remain, and we need your help. What you can share is
valuable and there are many ways to show your support. Give of your time.
Consider The Brick as a venue for your next occasion. Join. Membership is
affordable and has benefits. We were proud to welcome every new and
renewing member, including our second Lifetime Member, MCA friend and
supporter Irene McCracken. Her leadership gift will inspire others to join,
volunteer, give, and become part of an organization that creates positive
change. !
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As I leave the chair I ask you join me in support of our incoming Chairman
Angie Lewis in the year ahead, as well as our fabulous team of Paulette, Diane
and Ana Dunwoody. Please feel welcome to stop in The Brick and Artful Gifts
anytime. Grab a cup of coffee at our Member Bar, enjoy the show, and say
“hello”! Perhaps you’ll also be inspired to work with MCA for what I believe will
be our best year ever!!
Paula King
Chairman 2014
Founding Chairman 2001 - 2002
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Chair-Elect 2015 Angie Lewis!
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“The arts are the best insurance policy a
city can take on itself.”!
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--Woody Dumas, former Mayor of Baton Rouge!
It’s a real joy to be a part of such a passionate
board as MCA. Each board member shares a
love of the arts and is committed to enhancing
our community. 2014 brought many exciting
times for MCA. Brick City Center for the Arts (The Brick) has never been
busier or looked better. Artist and community members are renting the space
for a variety of shows and events. Paulette Millhorn has done a phenomenal
job of promoting what MCA and the Brick have to offer to our community. The
board nominating committee brought in three very talented and energetic
new board members. Lisa Lombardo, Joanna Spitzer, and Vanessa Jennings
bring experience in fund raising, marketing, and event planning.!
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I am honored to have been selected as the Chairman of MCA for the 2015
term. A lot has been accomplished the past few years by board members and
volunteers that has provided an incredible foundation for the future of our
organization. I am committed to continuing the MCA mission…!
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To be the catalyst and advocate of increased cultural impact in the
community, thereby enriching the lives of people through service to member
organizations and the general public. We support activities relating to the
arts, fine arts, historical and scientific museums, and specific education
through grants, advocacy, fundraising, and partnerships.!
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In addition, I feel our presence in downtown Ocala is an important part of the
economic development in our city. But the value of the arts extends beyond
the direct economic impact. In a three year-year study about the arts and the
impact on communities, the question was asked, “What attaches people to
their communities?” Researchers found that the key reasons cited by
residents for loving their cities were entertainment and social offerings, how
welcoming the city is and its aesthetics – in other words, the arts and culture.!
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I am excited about working closely with you all this year and making 2015 an
amazing year for the Arts in Marion County.!
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There is more to art than meets the eye. The arts affect us in every aspect of
our lives; they challenge us, inspire us, affect our emotions, and feed our
creativity.!
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My best,!
Angie Lewis!
Chair- Elect 2015!
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Advocacy at MCA!
MCA is represented by a board
member on several art-related
committees and boards
throughout our community. This
allows MCA to have a voice
and provide support for our
member organizations and a variety of artistic endeavors in Marion County.
Currently, we have representation on the Ocala Municipal Arts Commission
(OMAC) where we assist in grant making decisions made possible by the
revenue generated by the purchase of the “art” license plates. OMAC is also
currently working on an art in public spaces project and the Art Depot, an art
supply repository for middle and high school teachers. MCA is also a
member of the First Friday Art Walk committee and provides input on artist
selection and event logistics.!
We also provide space at Brick City Center for the Arts (The Brick) and
volunteers for registration and whatever else may be needed for this fun and
dynamic monthly downtown event! MCA had a jury member for the city
sculpture competition and has a member on that committee to provide
assistance for the Sculpture Stroll Celebration. MCA works diligently to keep
its members informed of legislative decisions that can affect the arts funding
in our state and our area and how they can help when needed as well as
staying informed as to state grants in which they may be able to participate. !
Respectfully submitted, !
Laurie Zink!
Advocacy Chairman!
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Saluting the Arts 2014 -
Breakfast In Motion
Co-Chairs Rus Adams & Karla Grimsley
Saluting the Arts - Breakfast In
Motion was more than a
breakfast; it was an experience.
It started with a rhythmic rumble
that drew attendees into the
banquet room where the West
Port High School Drumline
rocked the house. Later we were awed by the beauty of ballet when young
dancers from the Performing Arts Conservatory filled the room with motion
as they twirled and danced across the floor. Center stage was Horse Fever
- In Motion’s Manely Motion, by Linda Ballantine Brown. !
The tables were decorated with
sculptures hand-crafted by local
artists to keep with the theme. Art
lovers, artists and local businesses
came together to celebrate how
blessed we are to have so many
cultural opportunities in Marion
County. And then came the main
event; the awarding of $16,600 in
cultural grants to support those
organizations that make it happen. !
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Cultural Grant Awards Presentation!
Duke Energy, represented by Amy Mangan, helped present the 2014
Cultural Grant Awards to worthy local organizations that work tirelessly to
provide cultural experiences for young and old all year round. MCA salutes
these groups that do great things on limited resources so that we have
music, theatre, ballet, and visual arts to enhance our community year round.
It is for this purpose that MCA exists; to provide support to those who bring
us art of all mediums. To date, through the support of this community, the
MCA has given $214,600 to assist local art groups. !!
Saluting the Arts Sponsors!
MCA would like to thank the sponsors of this year’s event for allowing us to
be together as we celebrate art and recognize the worthy organizations that
bring cultural arts to our community. For those who sponsored this year’s
awards breakfast as well as those who support MCA through memberships,
annual donations and by attending art events, we are truly grateful. !
Presenting Sponsor
Duke Energy !
Gold Sponsors
Angie Lewis State Farm Robert Boissoneault Oncology
Institute
Urology Institute of Ocala
The Proper Tease Salon
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Silver Sponsors !
Collier, Jernigan, & Goedert, P.A.!
Bronze Sponsors!
Edward Jones – Jim Hilty, Sr. Financial
Advisor !
Jessica McCune & Beth McCall!
Fine Arts for Ocala!
Ford/Lincoln of Ocala!
Michelle DeLuca!
Friend of MCA!
Ocala Traditions!
Chandra Smile Design !
Mid Florida Physical Therapy!
Ocala Symphony!
College of Central Florida !
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Donations!
Stephen Berg!
Mary Baggs!
Joseph Reichel
Dave Waller!
Dennis & Micheline Baxley!
Judith Zanetti!
Terry Dowless!
Nancy Smith!
Lauren DeIorio!
Bart & Kristy Rowland!
Amy Mangan!
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Zimmer!
Sandra Wilson!
Nadene Howard!
Jannette Bryan!
Dr. & Mrs. John Bittl!
Karin Dean!
In Kind Sponsors College of Central Florida
Fine Arts for Ocala
Ocala Civic Theatre
Ocala Traditions
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2014 Cultural Grant Awards - $16,600
and the winner
was…!
2014 marks the 13th straight year of direct funding to local arts non-profit
organizations. This program is at the core of the MCA mission. Awards to
date total over $214,000 to over 15 Ocala arts organizations. The application
is available online at and contains complete details. MCA is proud to
support the creative community with these exciting programs.
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The room was thick with
anticipation as Manely
Motion creator Linda
Ballantine Brown was on
hand to draw the name of
his new owners from
several hundred entries. !
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Congratulations to First Avenue Bank! This fabulous horse, part of MCA’s
Horse Fever – In Motion traveling exhibit, can be seen and appreciated in the
downtown location. We wish him well in his new home at First Avenue. A
special thanks to Linda for her artistry and continued support of MCA.!
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Respectfullly submitted,!
Karla Grimsley
Appleton Museum of Art
$3,000
Appleton-on-the-Go Outreach
Program
Central Florida Master
Choir
$1,750
2014-15 Concert Series
City of Ocala
$1,500
Ocala Outdoor Sculpture Competition
Marion Chamber Music
Society
$1,000
A Starr of the First Magnitude
Marion Civic Chorale
$1,000
If Music Be the Food of Love
Marion Ballet Theatre
$1,850
Shakespeare Dances for Young
Audience
Marion Players dba Ocala
Civic Theatre
$3,000
Miss Electricity In-school Tour
Ocala Story Telling Festival
$1,000
Festival Teller funding
Ocala Symphony
$2,500
Symphony Orchestra Youth Outreach
Program
Cultural Endowment Fund!
Thank you to the Endowment Committee Theresa Baker, Chairman, Daryl
Collier, Jim Hilty, Paula King, Rus Adams, Laurie Zink and for their
dedication and hard work this past year. Daryl Collier took a leadership role
in optimizing the use of the fund to ensure the operations of MCA, and set a
plan in place for future use of the endowment to fund the Cultural Grants.
The 12/31/2014 balance of the fund is $918,083.
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Guests welcomed by sidewalk chalk
artistry of Derek Grimsley
MCA encourages gifts to the fund, and encourages arts enthusiasts to
remember MCA in their will. For more information about general gifts,
directed gifts, or Legacy Giving, please contact the office.
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Appleton Museum of Art!
College of Central Florida
4333 Silver Springs Blvd!
Ocala, FL !
352.291.4455!
appletonmuseum.org!
Central Florida Master
Choir !
Beth McCall !
PO Box 4753!
Ocala, FL 34478!
352.237.3035!
[email protected]!
www.cfmasterchoir.com!
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City of Ocala !
Melissa Townsend, !
Cultural Arts Coordinator !
701 NE Sanchez Ave. !
Ocala, FL 34470!
352.401.3900!
[email protected]!
www.ocalafl.org!
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Fine Arts For Ocala !
Donna DiSclafani,
President!
PO Box 6229!
Ocala, FL 34478!
352.867.0355!
[email protected]!
www.fafo.org!
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Fine Art on Broadway
(FAB)!
Grace Morandi,
President !
PO Box 6023!
Ocala, FL 34478!
352.732.0170!
[email protected]!
Light of Joy Ballet
Company!
352.629.6038!
dancedivineocala.com!
www.mcaocala.com
Marion Chamber Music
Society !
Richard Hammes !
2052 NW 50th Cir. !
Ocala, FL 34482!
[email protected]!
MarionChambermusic.com!
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Marion Civic Chorale !
Kathryn K. Rushlar!
PO Box 2674!
Ocala, FL 34478!
VM: 352.537.8838!
[email protected]!
Marioncivicchorale.tripod.c
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Marion Performing Ballet !
Patricia Sokol, President!
PO Box 2633 !
Ocala, FL 34478!
352.875.9617!
marionballettheatre@yaho
o.com!
www.marionperformingball
et.org!
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Ocala Civic Theatre !
Mary Britt!
Executive Director!
4337 E. Silver Springs
Blvd.
Ocala, FL 34470
352.236.2274
comptroller@ocalacivicthe
atre.com
www.ocalacivictheatre.co
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Ocala Film Foundation
3512 E. Silver Springs Blvd
Ocala, Fl 34470 352.433.1933
www.springsfilmfest.com
Ocala Art Group!
Vandy Shake,
President !
PO Box 314!
Ocala, FL 34478!
[email protected]!
www.ocalaartgroup.co
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Ocala Camera Club!
Albert Sanowskis,
President!
www.ocalacameraclub.
org!
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Ocala Symphony
Orchestra !
Pamela Colero,!
Executive Director!
820 SE Fort King St. !
Ocala, FL 34471!
352.351.1606!
kristinadonohue@gmai
l.com!
www.ocalasymphony.c
om!
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Ocala Story Telling
Festival !
Jessica McCune !
PO Box 6329!
Ocala, FL 34478!
352.821.0298!
[email protected]!
www.ocalastoryteling.o
rg!
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Webber Center!
College of Central
Florida!
3001 SW College Rd,
Ocala, FL 34474!
352. 873.5809!
www.cf.edu!
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MCA Galleries!
Brick City Center for the Arts Gallery Director Paulette Millhorn!
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Changes are why
people want to
visit Brick City
Center for the
Arts (The Brick)
and visit it often. With exhibits changing on our gallery
walls every thirty days, merchandise in our gift shop
changing with daily sales and replenished by local
artists, different programs with Bag It at The Brick each
month and an ever changing list of people renting the
venue for their special occasion….. Changes are part
of each day at The Brick. Summer saw students for three weeks in July. Our members show in
August, The Shutters Have It showcased photography and something for
everyone at our popular Art in the Attic sale. In addition to our members’ exhibits that show
case local artists, in September we were pleased
to present the sixth Healing HeArt exhibit that
included participation by The Centers, The Vines
Hospital, Interfaith Emergency Services, PACE
Center for Girls, NAMI of Marion Co, MRMC
Holistic Institute, Hospice of Marion Co, Arnette
House, Alzheimer’s and Dementia Alliance of
Marion Co, ARC Marion, Xtreme Solutions, and
Hillcrest School. Once again changes came to
The Brick with Tammy Griffin Photography.
Tammy’s exhibit Stepping Out Of The Way, a
tribute to the famous Albert Watson’s portrait of
Steve Jobs in October brought us a new
perspective on some familiar faces.
November, Thanks for the Inspiration and December, Holidays invited
members to share their art with our community. On December 18th our
Angels (Members) were recognized at the MCA Holiday Membership Party
with their Arts Angel ornament, created by Carlynne Hershberger, adorning
our Christmas tree. We look forward to a fabulous 2015!!
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Downtown Venue The setting of
Ocala celebrations from meetings
to weddings through the years,
The Brick is already booking 2015.!
Contact Paulette for more info.
2015 Exhibits at The Brick
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January Quilted Art sponsored
by Marcie Bailey
February All I Ever Wanted To Be Was A Cowboy – Bill Roberts, Artist &
Author. Sponsored by Jim Hilty – Edward Jones, Robin Rupley & Marcie
Bailey.
March Horse Power, hosting the unveiling of “Bud”, Tri-Eagle Budweiser
Horse, commissioned artist Kent Weakley
April Old Florida Silver Springs Film Festival – 8th – 12th Celebrating the Art
of Filmmaking
May Michele Faulconer Exhibit & Ride for the Arts
June TBA
July Summer Camp with Sheila Ramos & Student Art
August Hot, Hot, Hot!
September Healing HeArt
November Inspired by Vino
December Doors of the District
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Artful Gifts
Gallery Director Diane Cahal!
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Artful Gifts, located in Circle Square Commons
at On Top of the World, experienced a renaissance in 2014. Receptions
were held every first Saturday of the month and in September we also
began to honor a Spotlight Artist each month. In
July, we had our first ‘all-ages’ show with
participants ranging in age from 8 years old to 80
years young. With great success, we started
having small classes in ceramics with Linda
Longo in 2014. Monthly attendance has grown in
both our artist participation and in foot traffic. Quickly, Artful Gifts has turned into THE place to
find unique gifts west of the interstate. We’re
excited about the full calendar planned in 2015.
2014 Artful Gifts Exhibits
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January A Fresh Box of Crayons
February Mi Amor
March Manipulators of Light
April Avant Garde
May Animalia
June Still Life
July Young At Art
August Summertime Splash
September Strictly Sculpture –
Spotlight Artist, Dr. Regina MJ Kyle
October Women in Art: A Tribute –
Spotlight Artist, Barbara Fife
November Giving Thanks for Art –
Spotlight Artist, Carole Drost Lopez
December Art-Full Holidays
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2015 Artful Gifts Exhibits
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January Quilted Art
February Boots, Bridles &
Bits: The Cowboy Show –
Spotlight Artist, Frank
Sunshadow Curtis
March The Horses of Marion
County
April It’s A Wild, Wild Life
May West Port Seniors
June Feels
July America
August Summertime Blitz
September What Heals Me
(featuring works by Healing
HeArt artists)
October Words
November Landscapes
December Sparkle & Shine
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Up Close Membership!
Throughout 2014 we were able to host some great
artists and get ‘Up Close’. Visiting and talking with the
artists allowed their talent to fill the gallery. Mark Emery
and Bruce Mozart ‘wow-ed’ the crowd after the Silver
Springs Film Festival. The talent these two artists bring
to our community creates a great heritage. Greg
Thompson and Nancy Moskovitz were featured in the
fall at two separate events. Thank you to everyone who supports
the MCA mission with membership. It is
always wonderful to have the vote of
confidence of renewing members, and
we were pleased to welcome new
artists, more community friends, and
our second Lifetime Member, Irene
McCracken to the membership roll.
Irene has been a great friend to the arts
since the Horse Fever - 10th Anniversary
auction when she purchased World
Champ by Sharon Crute. We hope
others will be inspired by Irene and others. Together, members support and
sustain MCA and its mission.
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Stella’s and the Ocala Wine Experience selected
wines to match our artist’s personality and we
celebrated wine and art. Nancy Moskowitz and
Peggy Herrick of Journey Daybook shared about the
art and journaling work they have been doing with
female inmates at the Florida Women’s Reception
Center here in Marion County. Several of the
inmates Journey Daybooks were in the gallery to
demonstrate art’s healing power. Respectfully submitted, Jessica McCune
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Bag It at The Brick
A revival of a most popular program of the 1990’s, Bag It at The Brick is a
luncheon program where downtown denizens can bring their lunch and
enjoy a performance or activity on the 2nd Wednesday of the month.
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The program re-started in August with a
performance from Ocala Civic Theatre, followed
by Jessica McCune from Ocala Storytelling Guild,
Donna Leeward’s artistic journaling class, and a
performance of excerpts from “The Nutcracker”
by Marion Ballet Theater. !
MCA members enjoy specials offered at local
downtown restaurants and the program starts at
12:00 sharp, with a full year of “Bag It” already
underway for 2015.
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This year we were excited to add value to the membership with many new
programs and offerings at our galleries, Brick City Center for the Arts (The
Brick) in downtown Ocala, and Artful Gifts in Circle Square Commons at On
Top of the World. Members are the first to know about exhibits, happenings
and events, like the return of “Bag It at The Brick” at noon on the 2nd
Wednesday of every month. Drop in with your lunch and enjoy a
performance - it’s free to members and local downtown restaurants have
special offers just for MCA members.
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Everyone attending the Annual Holiday Membership Party at The Brick
enjoyed a tree filled with a delightful ornament (above) designed by Carlynne
Hershberger. This delicious little cookie is the second in our series of
collectible Arts Angels, and is given to each new and renewing member.
We’re excited about this tradition, the art it inspires that in turn, inspires us
all. Quick Facts about Membership in MCA
MCA Membership is affordable starting at only $25 per year
MCA Memberships make great gifts!
Members receive:
10% off gift shop purchases
Discounts on gallery rentals
Discounts on all MCA ticketed events & admissions
Invitations to the Annual Membership Holiday Party
The satisfying feeling that comes from creating positive
change in the community
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2014 Membership
Lifetime - $5,000
Nancy Moskovitz Irene McCracken
Diamond - $1000
Duke Energy
Stephen Ehrhart
Marion Service Roofing &
Sheet Metal
Stella’s Modern Pantry Paula & Charlie King
Gold - $500
Angie Lewis – State Farm Edward Jones Financial
Advisor, Jim Hilty Sr.
Ford of Ocala Robert Boissoneault Oncology
Institute The Proper Tease Salon
Urology Institute of Central
Florida
Silver - $250
Ford of Ocala
Mr. Jim Hilty, Sr.
Mr. & Mrs. Harold Schinman
Mr. & Mrs. Jim McCune
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne McCall
Diane & Whit Palmer
Corporate - $100
Collier, Jernigan, & Goedert, PA
Cuvee Wine & Bistro
Doc of Rock
First Avenue National Bank
Foxfire Realty, LLC
Gateway Bank
Kinetic Motion Fitness
Margold Inc. Jezebel’s Ocala Art & Frame Tammy Griffin Vincent
Webster University
Cultural Organizations - $100
Appleton Museum of Art Central Florida Master Choir City of Ocala
College of Central Florida Fine Arts for Ocala
Fine Art on Broadway
Light of Joy Ballet
Company
Marion Chamber Music
Society
Marion Civic Chorale
Marion County Center for
the Arts at West Port
High School
Marion Performing Ballet
Ocala Civic Theatre
Ocala Film Foundation
Ocala Symphony
Orchestra
The Ocala Story Telling
Festival
Patrons - $100
Scotty & Diane Andrews Mr. & Mrs. James
Ankoviak
John Bittl
Gary Borse
Mary Britt
Mr. & Mrs. Craig Cannon
Mr. & Mrs. Daryl Collier
Mr. & Mrs. E.L. Foster
Dr. & Mrs. Edward King
Mr. & Mrs. Ron Lebio
Mr. & Mrs. Dirk Leeward
Mr. & Mrs. Dyer Michell
Carolyn Pomeranz
JoAnn Semler
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Shealy Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth Smith
Donna Healy Strickland
Larry Werner Mrs. Laura Wright
Family – $45
Rus Adams & Chris
Bricker
Mr. & Mrs. Charley Bailey
Marcie Bailey & family
Ilsamar Barreiro &
Barbara Hernandez
Mr. & Mrs. Fred Bauman Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Cleary Mr. & Mrs. Pedro Comas
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Emery
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Ergle Mr. & Mrs. Mike Finn
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Floethe
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Flynn Patti Griffiths & family
Mr. & Mrs. Richard
Hammes Mr. & Mrs. Floyd
Hershberger
Mr. & Mrs. John Hunt
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Lacey
Cindi Miller & Johanna
Cleary
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Moore Edward & Grace Morandi
Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Neal
Mr. & Mrs. Winston
Needham
Mr. & Mrs. William Nestor Mr. & Mrs. Philip Olstein Mr. & Mrs. Rafael Ramos
Mr. & Mrs. Stew
Robinson
Gwen Rollings & family
Dr. & Mrs. Jay Rubin
Rich Schleicher & Jim
Posten
Virginia Saalman & family
Mr. & Mrs. Bud Smith Mr. & Mrs. Judson
Spence
Paul Stentiford & Tyler
Mr. & Mrs. Brian
Stoothoff
Mr. & Mrs. Karlis Sturms
Sandy Sturms & Terry
Miller
Individual - $25
Mary Ackley
Ron Affee
Sheila Arnette
Marcia Armstrong
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MCA Honors Daryl Collier on National Philanthropy Day City of Ocala Outdoor Sculpture
Competition
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MCA was proud to honor Daryl Collier at the
Association of Fund Raising Professionals
National Philanthropy Day luncheon. Daryl has
been on the downtown scene since the early
1990’s, lending consistent support to the arts and
through the process, downtown revitalization.
Prior to the formation of MCA, Daryl supported
the Ocala Arts & Sciences Coalition (OASC)
supporting Brick City Center for the Arts and the
Discovery Science Center when they were
operated by Central Florida Community College.
Daryl is truly an arts enthusiast, and was a regular
attendee of Bag It at the Brick. This free luncheon performance was one of
the most popular programs at Brick City Center for the arts during that time,
and has been revived this year by MCA. Daryl or a member of his CPA firm
has been a board member since the 2003.
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Over the years Daryl not only gave of his free time and professional
expertise, but made a personal commitment through the purchase of Hi Ho
Silver Springs, by Kelli Money Huff from the Horse Fever – In Motion. This
horse stands outside of the office of Daryl’s firm, Collier, Jernigan & Goedert,
which through donation of their monthly services over a number of years, is
one of MCA’s largest contributors. It seems that Daryl is always finding ways
to bring culture to light. He has served as a financial sponsor of MCA
events and exhibits at Brick City including 2013’s Historical Ocala featuring
local artists, authentic Florida cuisine, and speakers from the Marion County
Museum of Natural History and Archeology, Ft. King Restoration Society,
Silver River Museum, and Historic Ocala Preservation Society, a show he
conceived. He now lends more of his time and talent to the Silver Springs
International Film Festival, another new and exciting activity centered
around Ocala’s history and historic downtown.
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MCA appreciates and is honored to recognize the unceasing and inspiring
commitment of this wonderful community volunteer. He makes Ocala a
better place to live.
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MCA sponsored one of the sculptures for the
Tuscawilla Outdoor Sculpture Competition for the
second consecutive year. We are very proud of the
great work the City is doing regarding public art.
Sponsors support the competition with dollars,
docents and providing community art events for
the Community Day in the park. Last year we
sponsored face painters and the line remained
outside the tent all throughout the day. !
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Respectfully submitted, Jessica McCune
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MCA and the Irish
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The Ultimate Truth by Noah Brock
The delegation from Newbridge, Ireland arrived in Ocala last spring for their
annual voyage as part of the Twinning of Ocala and Newbridge. Twinning is
a European-based, mayor-to-mayor program that fosters friendship and
ideas as well as economic, educational and cultural exchanges. One week
of activities, city meetings, and educational sharing took place. Marion
Cultural Alliance has been hosting an artistic activity for the past two years
and this year we enjoyed the fruits of our project, the Art of Making Wine! After making the wine, designing the labels, and allowing the wine to cure
for one year, this visit, MCA hosted the Mayors Opening dinner where the
Twinning wine and its original label were unveiled. A tasting at the
Corkscrew was held prior and many returned to the Corkscrew for music
and dancing after a wonderful Latin themed dinner provided by Mojos. A
unique treat for our Irish friends! A marvelous evening at The Brick for all!
Respectfully submitted, Laurie Zink !
Respectfully submitted, Paula King
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FAFO Maze
First Friday Artwalk !
For the past several years,
MCA has participated in
FAFO’s Ocala Art Festival by
constructing an interactive
arts maze. MCA is pleased to be a partner of the First Friday Art Walk of Ocala. This
series is managed by a volunteer steering committee consisting of MCA, the
City of Ocala, Downtown Business Alliance, Fine Arts for Ocala and the
Ocala Civic Theatre. Volunteers contribute over 800 hours each year in
executing and planning the nine events. The City of Ocala contributes
annually with support services and sponsorship and grant dollars are raised
to provide necessary funding for this series. The Art Walk has grown to
encompass 15 city blocks and includes over 30 participating restaurants and
retail businesses. Currently, over 100 visual artists display their creative
talents throughout the season with more than 50 artists attending each
monthly event. This regional event attracts approximately 1000 patrons
monthly. This is another wonderful example of collaboration bringing art to
our community!!
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The Maze at FAFO this year
was a huge success as we
painted the maze with
chalkboard paint and kids, big
and small, used chalks of all
colors to decorate those black
boards creating a fun colorful
maze for all to enjoy.
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This year we recruited some business with the manpower to repair, paint
and build the maze along with a few of our hard working members of the
board. Hercules Fence Co dug the holes for the maze posts and broke
through the concrete from the old Chamber building that once stood on the
lot next to the square making this job so easy! Our heartfelt thanks goes to
Randy and Matt from Hercules. Jeff’s Services and Joe Reichel of Damage
Control Services and Rus Adams came out to assemble and breakdown the
maze in just a few hours with help painting, and manning the maze from
Jessica McCune, Jim Hilty, Paulette Millhorn, Vanessa Jennings, Becky
McQuade, Angie
Lewis, and myself
Tammy GriffinVincent, as well as
students from West
Port High School who
kept kids from getting
lost in all that chalk!!
All in all, it was a great
time for everyone. !
Respectfully
submitted,
Tammy Griffin-Vincent
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Art in the Attic!
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MCA’s annual art sale is a win-win! Collectors get to share their excess
pieces allowing others to build. MCA benefits in the process! Consider
making a gift of your Art in the Attic this year. MCA will put the funds to
work, and find a great new home for your beloved treasures.
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It’s all up to YOU!!
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contribution. You’ll be building
the Ocala community by
supporting the local arts.!
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