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Ocala Cultural Arts
201 SE 3rd Street
2nd Floor
(352) 629-8447
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Events
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Mayor's Spring Clean Up
04/25/2026 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Earthfest
04/25/2026 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Spring Senior Fishing Derby
04/27/2026 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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First Friday Art Walk
05/01/2026 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Sunset Songs Series: Feverdreams
05/01/2026 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Ocala Outdoor Sculpture Competition
The Biennial Ocala Outdoor Sculpture Competition occurs every other year featuring nationally recognized sculptors. A jury comprised of local community stake holders, art organization representatives, and artists select ten sculptures each cycle for a two-year exhibition at Tuscawilla Park and Art Park (829 NE Sanchez Ave, Ocala, FL 34470).
Judging is complete and the winners are:
- Best of Show ($2,000): Russell Whiting’s Red Queen
- Second Place ($1,000): Kyle Van Lusk’s Riverbank IV
- Honorable Mention ($500) and People’s Choice ($1,000): Jack Howard-Potter’s Fully Realized
Awards:
Selected artists receive a $4,000 honorarium to help offset transportation and installation costs.
Winners were announced at the Tuscawilla Sculpture Stroll held on February 21, 2026. Sculptures will be on display from January 2026 through February 2028.
2026-2027 Selected Artists
| artist | location | Name of Sculpture |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Buduo | Clayton, MO | Vansanzio 'Troy' |
| Lawrence Feir | Greensboro, NC | Ethereal Trinity |
| Jack Howard-Potter | New York, NY |
Fully Realized |
| Julia Knight | Decatur, GA |
Rosa Parks Stepping Into Equality |
| Gus and Lina Ocamposilva | Clearwater, FL | Mr. Rings |
| Eugene Perry | West Palm Beach, FL | Tension |
| Sam Spiczka |
Apex, NC | Fenestra |
| Kevin Vanek | Greensboro, NC | LOUD! |
| Kyle Van Lusk |
Brevard, NC |
Riverbank IV |
| Russell Whiting | Breaux Bridge, LA | Red Queen |
