The Tuscawilla Art Park Series occurs in both the Tuscawilla Park and Tuscawilla Art Park, located at 829 NE Sanchez Ave. and 213 NE 5th Street respectively, next to the historic Ocala Union Station. The Art Park was built in 2016 and created in partnership with numerous artists and artisans, community groups, and private donors with the intention of providing an inspiring space for residents and guests of all ages to enjoy. Park visitors will find botanical plants, public art, and unique infrastructure including a stage, plazas, and wandering pathways through the three-acre park.

Kicking off the beginning of the year, the Tuscawilla Art Park hosts the Art Park Series featuring an annual chalk art festival, the Tuscawilla Sculpture Stroll, and for the first time in 2026, a literary and poetry festival. In the past, the series has featured performances from Ethio-American artist Meklit, classical contemporary artist Simply Three, cellist and singer-songwriter Ben Sollee and indie bands Kindo and Little Tybee.

The upcoming 2026 Art Park Series includes:

• OTrak Chalk Walk: Annual free chalk competition and festival along the OTrak pathway and in Tuscawilla Art Park
  • Saturday, January 24, 2026
  • 10 AM – 5 PM
  • Awards announcement at 4:30 PM
• Tuscawilla Sculpture Stroll: Biennial free community event celebrating ten newly installed sculptures within Tuscawilla Park and Art Park
  • Saturday, February 21, 2026
  • 11 AM – 5 PM
  • Awards announcement at 4:30 PM
• • Art Park Literary and Poetry Festival: Inaugural celebration of literature and spoken word, including poetry competitions, local authors, and storytelling
  • Saturday, April 11, 2026
  • 10 AM – 5 PM
  • Awards announcement at 4:30 PM

Vendor Information

It is the City of Ocala’s intent to provide a high quality, family friendly, home-town event atmosphere throughout the Art Park Series. Local vendors, artists, artisans, craftsmen, food service, and non-profit organizations are encouraged to participate at any or all Art Park Series events. Interested vendors and organizations can apply using the application form below. Entries can be submitted online, via email to artinfo@ocalafl.gov, or mailed to:
City of Ocala Cultural Arts, 201 SE 3^rd St., 2^nd Floor, Ocala, FL 34471.

Vendor Applications are now open for the 2026 Art Park Series.

Sponsorship Information

There are various ways you or your organization can be a part of the Art Park Series, such as volunteering, in-kind and/or monetary sponsorships/donations. We are happy to discuss how we can bring value to your organization through supporting Ocala Cultural Arts. Contact us via email at artinfo@ocalafl.gov for questions or information about sponsorships.

Apply now to become a sponsor for the 2026 Art Park Series and support local arts in Ocala.