OCALA, Fla. (April 4, 2023) – The City of Ocala and Magnolia Art Xchange (MAX) invite the public to an opening exhibit reception for the “METAMORPHOSIS” Student and Emerging Artist Exhibition Monday, April 24, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at City Hall, 110 SE Watula Ave., in the first and second floor lobbies.

Guests will experience the work of students and emerging artists on display while enjoying music by Janet Skehan of J & J Flute. Complimentary refreshments will be provided.

An award ceremony will take place in the first-floor lobby at 6:30 p.m., announcing all winners. Prizes for this competition include scholarships to the College of Central Florida (High School Division), a feature in The Ocala Gazette (Best of Show), a professional art framing at Cartigliano Arts (Best of Show), a free class at Picasso’s Palette (Best of Show), an Artist Affiliate Membership to Magnolia Art Xchange (first place in each division and Best of Show), annual memberships to the Appleton Museum of Art and Marion Cultural Alliance (all winners), and a registration fee waiver for the 2023-24 season of First Friday Art Walk (all winners).

This event is sponsored by the City of Ocala, Magnolia Art Xchange, Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, Cartigliano Arts, Marion Cultural Alliance, The Ocala Gazette, and Picasso’s Palette.

For more information or to purchase artwork, please contact the Cultural Arts and Sciences Division Office at 352-629-8447 or visit www.ocalafl.org/culturalarts.