The Tuscawilla Art Park is located at 213 NE 5th Street, next to the historic Ocala Union Station. The 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 and a special art brunch. 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 2025 Art Park Series brings back the OTrak Chalk Walk, a free chalk festival and competition along the OTrak pathway that travels up to and includes the Art Park, occurring on Saturday, January 25^th.

The 2025 Art Park Series will also feature the Art Outside the Lines brunch on Saturday, February 15th.

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 open, the deadline is December 1, 2024.   

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.