Art of Aging 2026: Living in Color
- Deadline
- 7 days left
- Entry fee
- Free
- Location
- Florida
- Exhibition window
- Aug 7, 2026 → Aug 29, 2026
- Applicants notified
- Jul 29, 2026
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Senior artists ages 55+ who are MCA members may submit two original artworks in any medium that relate to and interpret the theme 'Living in Color' for the 11th annual Art of Aging exhibit.
Overview
Marion Cultural Alliance (MCA), in partnership with Marion Senior Services (MSS), invites senior artists ages 55+ to submit artworks in any medium that relate to and interpret this year's theme: Living in Color. The 11th annual Art of Aging exhibit celebrates the vibrancy, curiosity, resilience, and momentum that define healthy aging, inviting participants to share stories of lifelong passions, new adventures, meaningful connections, wellness, creativity, and the many ways we continue to live fully at every stage of life.
Eligibility
MCA Artist Members ages 55+. All mediums are welcomed.
How to submit
Each artist may submit two (2) original pieces. All entries must be submitted digitally through the MCA ArtCall platform at https://artofaging26.artcall.org/ by Monday, July 20, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. Artists will be notified of their status by email by July 29, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.
Key dates
- Submission deadline: Monday, July 20, 2026 (by 11:59 p.m.)
- Notification: July 29, 2026 (by 5:00 p.m.)
- Drop-off: Monday, August 3, 2026 (10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
- Artists' Reception: Friday, August 7, 2026 (5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.)
- Exhibit dates: August 7 – 29, 2026
- Pick-up: Saturday, August 29, 2026 (11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Location
Brick City Center for the Arts, 23 SW Broadway St, Ocala, Florida
Contact
Marion Cultural Alliance (MCA) | gallery@mcaocala.org | 352-369-1500
- Entry fee
- Free to enter
- Entries per artist
- Up to 2
- Eligibility
- Members Only
- Audience
- Senior artists ages 55+
- Contact
- gallery@mcaocala.org
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