Magnolia Art Xchange

Single session registration is now open for Go FIgure MAX's n**e figurative artistry session. Space is limited so be sure to get your spot reserved.

Register at maxocala.org

"Go Figure: A N**e Figurative Artistry Series" at Magnolia Art Xchange! Embark on a six-week journey into the captivating world of figurative art every Wednesday at 6 pm.

Immerse yourself in the timeless practice of capturing the human form through sketching or painting from live n**e models. Each session in Salon C provides a nurturing environment for artists to refine their techniques and unleash their creative potential.

Registration for the entire series is $75, offering a comprehensive and affordable opportunity to elevate your artistic abilities. Please note that participants must be over 18 years old to attend, ensuring a mature and respectful atmosphere conducive to artistic exploration.

Join us at Magnolia Art Xchange for "Go Figure," where every stroke tells a story, and every line celebrates the beauty of the human body in its purest form.

Register at maxocala.org

Magnolia Art Xchange is hiring! We are
looking for a part time Arts Administration Assistant.
This is a varied and highly responsible administrative
position working under the general direction of a
non-profit board of directors to provide a high level of
quality customer service and administrative support for
the Magnolia Art Xchange (MAX).

Pay is $14 - $15 an hour with hybrid work options.
Head to indeed.com to drop your resume.

https://www.indeed.com/job/arts-administration-assista
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This group meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday at 1pm in Salon C at MAX!
Only $10 cash for the full 3 hour session with a live model.
Next session is Thursday June 4th
Walk ins welcome!

We're thrilled to announce that the Ocala Figurative Artists are now hosting their figure art drawing classes at the Magnolia Art Xchange!

Join us for these 3 hour sessions on the First and Third Thursday of each month, beginning at 1:00 pm.
We have a live model for each session!
This Meeting is in Salon C at the Magnolia Art Xchange.
Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, this group offers a fantastic opportunity to hone your skills and explore the beauty of figure drawing.

Here are the details you need to know:
🗓️ Dates: Every First and Third Thursday
🕐 Time: 1:00 pm to 4pm
📍 Location: Salon C, Magnolia Art Xchange
💰 Cost: Just $10 for the full 3 hour session
🚶‍♂️ Walk-ins are welcome, so feel free to drop by and join in the creativity!

Mark your calendars, grab your sketchbooks, and get ready for an inspiring experience!

Join us for our last concert of the 2024 Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series this Friday, May 17 with headliner The Rumble ft. Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr. (.official) taking the stage at 8PM!

Featuring seven Grammy-nominated musicians, The Rumble is more than just a band – it’s an opportunity to be immersed in a wholly unique facet of New Orleans culture. Composed of Second Chief Boudreaux Jr. of the Golden Eagles, trumpeter Aurélien Barnes, trombonist José Maize Jr., bassist TJ Norris, guitarist Ari Teitel, keyboardist Andriu Yanovski, and drummer Trenton O’Neal, the group fuses iconic New Orleans funk with electrifying brass and the singular visual splendor of the Black Masking carnival tradition.

Also enjoy food trucks, non-profit organizations, games, artists live painting, and more, 7-9 p.m. at Webb Field at the MLK, Jr. Recreation Complex, 1510 NW Fourth St.

We're thrilled to announce that the Ocala Figurative Artists are now hosting their figure art drawing classes at the Magnolia Art Xchange!

Join us for these 3 hour sessions on the First and Third Thursday of each month, beginning at 1:00 pm.
We have a live model for each session!
This Meeting is in Salon C at the Magnolia Art Xchange.
Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, this group offers a fantastic opportunity to hone your skills and explore the beauty of figure drawing.

Here are the details you need to know:
🗓️ Dates: Every First and Third Thursday
🕐 Time: 1:00 pm to 4pm
📍 Location: Salon C, Magnolia Art Xchange
💰 Cost: Just $10 for the full 3 hour session
🚶‍♂️ Walk-ins are welcome, so feel free to drop by and join in the creativity!

Mark your calendars, grab your sketchbooks, and get ready for an inspiring experience!

We’re buzzing with gratitude as we look back on the phenomenal success of ‘Art Heist 2024.’ Huge thanks to our sponsors, Artify Ocala and Bird Insurance. Your belief in our mission ignites our passion for nurturing the arts in our community.

A standing ovation to all the incredible artists who poured their hearts into their creations, the dedicated volunteers who powered the event, and our attendees who made every moment unforgettable.

Your participation and generosity mean the world to us. Your support drives our initiatives, empowering us to cultivate creativity and artistic expression in Ocala and beyond.

From the depths of our hearts, thank you for being part of the Magnolia Art Xchange family!

We're overflowing with gratitude as we reflect on the incredible success of 'Art Heist 2024.' We couldn't have done it without the unwavering support of our sponsors, Artify Ocala and Bird Insurance. Your belief in our mission fuels our passion for promoting the arts in our community.

A huge round of applause goes out to all the talented artists who generously contributed their work, the dedicated volunteers who lent their time and energy, and of course, our amazing attendees who made the event truly unforgettable.

Thanks to your participation and generosity. Your support will directly impact our initiatives and help us continue fostering creativity and artistic expression in Ocala and beyond.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being a part of the Magnolia Art Xchange family. Together, we're making a difference!

You will have to be there tonight to see ALL the amazing pieces of art that will be heisted but we wanted to make sure to give our most since thanks and appreciation to all of our amazing donors for this years Art Heist. It's through your generous contributions that our local art incubator is made possible!

Extra extra special thank you to NOMA Gallery ( ) for sponsoring our Mystery Piece this year with a donation from Gallery owner, two time Battle of the Brushes winner, local legend.. oh and also MAX ALUMNI Mel Fiorentiono! ()

You can search their entire catalog online at nomaocala.com and check out all of their talented featured artists including MAX resident art Kendra Brazzel ().

What is the mystery piece??? You will have to be there TONIGHT to see at revealed after it attempts to get stolen at the 2024 Magnolia Art Xchange Art Heist!

Special thank you to Aaron Thomas ( ) for the generous art donation that you could steal TONIGHT! Aaron has been a part of several exhibits around town and is known as one of the "Beardy Boys" as a founding sponsor of Brick City Glam.

You can steal or so many other pieces TONIGHT at Magnolia Art Xchange. We'll have tickets on hand for you to get in the game or you can purchase in advance at maxocal.org.

We are so grateful for the incredible artist talk that took place in our gallery last night!
The wonderful organization, Strategic Community Alliance, Inc. and their President, Sheni Meghani, kindly took the time to bring visiting artist Binal Wala to the MAX for a visit that will always be remembered.
It was an honor and a pleasure to witness the ancient art form of expression through movement and to learn the history and significance of this art.
Thank you so much, friends!

Another opportunity to steal an original painting from on of MAX Resident artists Rod Acosta ( ). Rod is entering his second semester at the MAX and is beginning to put together his first solo show in house!

Come check out his studio space while you're at the 2024 Art Heist! This friday from 6 to 9 pm. Free to enter but get your game tickets at Maxocala.org

Thank you to MAX Executive Assistant Jesse James ( ) for this incredible donation from his personal collection from MAX Alumni Brendon Wade ( )

We'll have 3d glasses on hand to make sure you enjoy this one! Max Art Heist 2024 is this Friday form 6 to 9pm! Free to enter but get your game tickets at maxocala.org

Special thank you to MAX Board Member Christopher Hershberger () for the incredible donations of two original paintings for the 2024 Art Heist! There's another one to try to steal besides this incredible dragon. Christopher has been helping put together a special project we'll be announcing at the heist so be sure to be there!

Friday April 19 from 6 to 9 PM. Its free to attend but make sure to get your game tickets at maxocala.org

The Strategic Community Alliance brings visiting artist, Ms. Binal Wala, a highly accomplished performer, choreographer, and teacher of Bharatnatyam style of Indian classical dance from Ahmedabad, India., to the Magnolia Art Xchange for this unique experience.

She leaves Ocala April 18, 2024, so this is your last chance to meet her and learn of Indian arts, culture and dances through this dance demonstration and talk.
MAX Ocala proudly hosts this opportunity to learn, enjoy and experience authentic Indian classical art form from a highly accomplished artist from India.
Admission is FREE

Thank you to Gabi Zuniga ( ) for donating this dreamy piece! Gabi is one of our resident artists and is entering her third semester at Magnolia Art Xchange. She just finished her first solo show and you may even talk her into showing off some of the garden when you attempt the Art Heist 2024!

We'll see everyone this friday at Magnolia Art Xchange from 6 to 9pm. Tickets available at maxocala.org

Thank you to Justin Asledek the famous for this incredible print that will be on wall for you thieving pleasure at the Art Heist 2024. Justin has been a huge supporter of Magnolia Art Xchange with his Battle of the Brushes events giving to our programs at the MAX. You can find him at the Ave. Gallery where he manages the location and has his studio setup as well as next to Harry's during First Friday Art Walks in downtown Ocala.

Big thank you to local photographer Phillip Breske ( )for the framed art print donations for the Art Heist! You can find Phillip out front of Mutiny Ocala on during First Friday Art Walk selling high quality prints of his landscapes, band performances, and n**e models.

This photo and another of his will be available for heisting this friday at Magnolia Art Xchange. Get your tickets at Maxocala.org.

We think theres a bandit already in this reflection...

This Friday is the heist and we're dropping another preview with this amazing donation from MAX resident artist Kendra Brazzel ! Kendra is entering her 2nd semester at the MAX and it's been such an honor to give her the space to grow. You can steal this piece for maybe just one ticket this Friday at Magnolia Art Xchange from 6 to 9 pm... but there will be other thieves in attendance!

Get your tickets at maxocala.org

We are just a week away from the 2024 Art Heist! Were going to start off with some previews of what you may be able to steal at this year heist. David Kellner ( ) has dropped off two amazing pieces for the heist. This is just one of them so be sure to get your tickets at maxocala.org

Thank you so much David for your support of our local art incubator.

We have been a client of Bird Insurance for years now and they have treated us great. We appreciate their sponsorship for Art Heist 2024! If you have personal or business insurance needs check them out at birdinsagency.com.

Just over a week away from the 2024 MAX Art Heist! April 19 from 6 to 9pm. Tickets available at maxocala.org

Get ready to dive into an exhilarating evening where art meets intrigue! Here's how the game works:

🎨 Play the Art Heist Game: Dive into the world of art thievery and get the chance to win and steal masterpieces from our talented local artists.

🎟️ Ticket Prices:

$25 for one ticket
$50 for three tickets
$100 for seven tickets

🚨 Rules of the Game:
1️⃣ Must be present at Magnolia Art Xchange to participate and claim any prizes.

2️⃣ Players must stay until the end of the game to be eligible for prizes.

3️⃣ The Art Heist operates on a chance drawing format.

4️⃣ If your name is drawn, congratulations! You can choose a painting from the wall OR "steal" someone else's painting for $50. Bring extra cash if you want more options!

5️⃣ Remember, you can only win ONE artwork, but there's always the chance to steal more than once!

Tickets are available now! Get yours here:
https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjA2MTIw #!

An always special shout out to our back bone sponsor Fine Arts for Ocala! They continue to be an important collaborative partner and we look forward to our future together.

This years Art Heist is looking like an epic one with some of the artists that are generously donating art. We have some sneak peeks starting soon!

Be sure to get your tickets at maxocala.org or go straight to the link:

https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjA2MTIw?fbclid=IwAR3dni0WwkG69tRGq6Z_TWXV8IZgs-HEWqRgxe5YgVqIy37EFBj9Zu8BDaI_aem_AbGDgQvDLxrhGqKeOCj7v6Q0yd1aPERMNHVNR11zxJERE9U0h2e9OFyim7OGreNgx_suh4B7uJF3GCRypBbypmpk #!

Thank you to our first sponsor for Art Heist! Artify Ocala has recently rebranded but continues their mission of enhancing everyday experiences through art while providing opportunities for creatives to discover their inner artist and share their expression in a safe and free environment.

The 2024 Art Heist is April 19 from 6 to 9 pm at the MAX. For tickets and sponsorship opportunities visit maxocala.org!