Call to Senior Artists – August Exhibit / Art of Aging 2024

Title of Exhibit: Art of Aging: A Moment in Time (Memories Through Art)

Who’s Eligible: MCA Artist Members (Ages 55+)

Description of Exhibit: Marion Cultural Alliance (MCA), in pARTnership with Marion Senior Services (MSS), invites our creative senior community ages 55+ to submit artworks in any medium that relates and interprets this year’s theme: A Moment in Time.

The Art of Aging is an annual collaborative effort of MSS and MCA that celebrates aging through art, stories, and education. The exhibit is a celebration of the creative talent of our community’s senior artists.

Mediums: All mediums are encouraged and welcomed!

Entry Procedure: Each artist may submit two (2) original pieces for consideration. All entries are to be submitted digitally no later than by July 21 by 11:59p.m. Please visit our online platform to register and follow the entry process.

Link to Register and Submit Art: https://artofaging24.artcall.org/

NOTE: If you have any trouble submitting your artwork through our platform, please contact MCA; we will be happy to assist you during the process.

Artists’ Reception: Friday, August 2, 2024 (5 – 6 pm - RSVP at mcaocala.org!)

Exhibit Dates / Location: August 2 – 31, 2024 at Brick City Center for the Arts (23 SW Broadway St)

Deadline to Enter*: Sunday, July 21, 2024 (by 11:59 pm)

Drop Off Date*: Monday, July 29, 2024 (10:00 am - 4:00 pm)

Pick Up Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024 (11:00 am - 4:00 pm)

Presenting Sponsors: Robert Boissoneault Oncology Institute and Urology Institute,

Exhibit PARTners: Marion Senior Services

Contact: Marion Cultural Alliance (MCA) | gallery@mcaocala.com | 352-369-1500

***Interested participants must read the Entry Requirements and submit their artwork through MCA’s ArtCall platform. Please note that we will not accept any artwork that has not been pre-approved by the Gallery Director & Gallery Committee. Artists will be notified of their status by email by July 26, 2024 by 5pm. Please make sure to read our Submission Guidelines on the next page and confirm the established dates before submitting.

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