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Friday, March 29, 2024

Ocala’s First Friday Art Walk moved to Jan. 8

The First Friday Art Walk will take place in downtown Ocala on Friday, Jan. 8, from 6 to 9 p.m.

Due to the New Year’s Day holiday, the event will take place the second Friday in January in place of the traditional first Friday. The following activities will be included in January’s event:

  • Hands-on art activities and demonstrations for all ages provided by local non-profit arts and cultural organizations, local artists selling their works throughout downtown and participating businesses with extended hours;
  • 16 artists throughout the downtown area, including My Uncle’s Friend and Prestine Allen playing ambient music;
  • Art organization booths will be located around the downtown square and Marion Theatre;
  • Live musical performance will return to the square, featuring The Julie Black Duo; and
  • Hands-on art activities, which are provided by the participating community arts organizations, will be a one-use, make and take item. Sanitation protocols will be in place at each art station, and each activity provided will be health and safety conscious.

The City of Ocala has taken the following safety measures and precautions due to the COVID-19 outbreak:

  • Implementation of a sanitizing station at the Information Booth (Downtown Square);
  • Digital Art Walk map available by QR code;
  • Artist and organization locations will be properly social distanced; and
  • Provide signage to communicate safety measures throughout downtown.

Attendees are strongly encouraged to wear face coverings, maintain proper social distancing of six feet, frequently sanitize their hands, and utilize cashless transactions where applicable.

Participating artists and organizations will be encouraged to wear face coverings, sanitize their booth frequently, provide hand sanitizer, provide cashless transactions (i.e. Venmo, Square, etc.), and practice social distancing at their booths.

In the event of inclement weather, the First Friday Art Walk will move to the Ocala Downtown Market, 310 SE Third St. For more information, contact the City of Ocala Cultural Arts Department at 352-629-8447 or artwalk@ocalafl.org, or visit www.ocalafl.org/artwalk.