Connecting the Community and the Arts since 1950
Artwork by Monica Coburn

OAG LUNCHEON  
June 11th 12:30 p.m.

RSVP to Cathy Burnside    gma4814@gmail.com   
by May 30th

@ Mimi’s Cafe
4414 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474 (352) 291-8668

Message from President Lee Asta

Recognizing a Sponsor of OAG…World Equestrian Center
Photo courtesy of John D. Elliott

Wow, these last few months have been filled with so many emotions that I am speechless for this president’s message.
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Members’ Meeting and Demonstration
May 12, 2025, 11 a.m. -2 p.m.

Frameable Copper Sculpting by
Jeffrey A. Moore

For Photos and Post about Jeffrey A. Moore’s Demo, click here.

Photography courtesy of John D. Elliott

Jeffrey Moore - Frameable Copper Sculptures
Jeffrey Moore – Frameable Copper Sculptures

April 14, 2025 MEMBERS’ MEETING RECAP

The slate of Executive Board Members for 2025-2026 was announced to the membership. Still needed, 1st Vice-President. The membership votes will be cast at the May meeting. Installation of officers will be held at the June Luncheon, location TBD.

At the end of the Members’ Meeting, Publicity chairperson John Elliott rose to present a special Certificate of appreciation to Lee Asta for her two decades of dedicated service to OAG, culminating in her four years as President. Lee was unable to be present, so the congratulatory award will be presented to her personally at a later time by a group of members.

Thank you, John Elliott!

(L-R) Marcelle Schvimmer-Treasurer, Susan Silverman Fink-2nd Vice-President, John D. Elliott-Publicity Chairperson, Catherine Burnside- Recording Secretary, Lynn King, Corresponding Secretary

To see the Post about the presentation, including a photo of Lee’s Award and the text of the Presentation, click here.

75th Anniversary Exhibit
and Celebratory Events

FIRST PLACE AWARD to Sharon Reppel – OAG 75th Anniversary Celebration
Exhibit-Wonder Whimsy and Wild
photo courtesy of photographer John D. Elliott

To see photos of the Reception click here.
The list of Awards and to view photos of OAG’s fabulous February 1, 2025 Celebration please see the Post about the event.

The City of Ocala recognized the milestone with an official Proclamation presented on February 4, 2025.
Click here see video and the proclamation.

Click here to watch the Ocala Arts & Entertainment Podcast created by Sean Thomas. Co-host Ruby Boddie interviews OAG members….

We enjoyed fueling our artistic imaginations with fascinating ink blots we created with acrylics on glossy paper in a session led by the always entertaining and amazing Patt Gilmore. Visit the Blog Post to see photos of this hands-on after-meeting event. CLICK HERE

Events List, looking ahead!
Look on the Meetings and Calendar pages for more information.

The Ocala Art Group was established in Ocala in 1950, making our organization one of the oldest of its kind in Central Florida. The artists have come and gone through the years, but the quality of the work and the enthusiasm of our members ensure that the arts remain alive and healthy, no matter the economic climate.

The Ocala Art Group is a not-for-profit educational corporation, and our membership is open to all who share an interest in developing and promoting fine art. We provide programs, demonstrations and workshops that appeal to every art enthusiast, and we sponsor at least four art shows a year with all member participation.

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    Founded in 1950, the Ocala Art Group
    is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 educational corporation for fine arts.