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Bridget Hanley

“Framing for Success” February 9, 2026 Bridget Hanley learned her passion for picture framing from her mentor Andrew Zupko, a former Navy surgeon who taught himself the trade to offset the cost of framing his daughter’s professional artworks. In 1993, his granddaughter came to Bridget to learn to ride horses. Bridget coached and trained show… Continue reading Bridget Hanley

Jose Rodriguez-Plein Aire Demo

OAG members were treated to a talk by Jose Rodrigeuz, respected Plein Aire painter and art instructor. Jose provided vital information for a successful outdoor painting venture. Nearly half of the enthusiastic audience indicated interest in a future class with Jose Rodriguez at a local park! Click on a photo to enlarge.

Appleton Museum Of Art Tour

August 13, 2025 OAG member and Appleton Docent, Ruth Dexheimer, provided an insightful tour of currently featured Museum exhibits for an appreciative audience of about 20 OAG members. The tour included OAG member John D. Elliott’s solo exhibit in the balcony space reserved for renowned Florida artists. John’s photographic exhibit opened in June 2025 and… Continue reading Appleton Museum Of Art Tour

Annual Luncheon and Installation of Officers- June 11, 2025

Twenty-seven members celebrated the end of a very successful year of OAG events with a festive luncheon and Installation of Officers for 2025-2026 at Mimi’s Cafe. Special thanks to John D. Elliott for contributing photos of the event. Incoming officers: President Michelle Curry, VP Marilyn Busse, Treasurer Cathy Burnside, Recording Secretary Cheryl Dornbush, and Corresponding… Continue reading Annual Luncheon and Installation of Officers- June 11, 2025

Patt Gilmore- February 10, 2025

Patt practices and teaches process art believing that art is more about the journey than the finished product. Once techniques and processes are learned, a student can experiment and create finished works of art that are truly unique expressions of themselves. In addition to her 3D art, Patt is a certified therapist and meditative art… Continue reading Patt Gilmore- February 10, 2025

Art Auction- 2024

Tree of Life Sanctuary -September 2024 A note from Marcelle Schvimmer after Art Auction at Tree of Life Sanctuary this past Saturday night. I would like to thank the four people from Ocala Art Group who did some very heavy lifting for our wildly successful evening. Debbie Ceres as my co-chair worked diligently with me for… Continue reading Art Auction- 2024