“Abundant Creativity” CAC’s Fall Exhibit, a show of 54 vibrant artworks in all media by 28 local artists is OPEN! We celebrated our artists at a reception on Sunday, September 22 and gave them an opportunity to talk about their artwork. We are especially proud of our youngest artists, Julian and Rebekah, who are students… Continue reading Fall 2024 Exhibit
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Summer 2024 Art Exhibit
“Celebrating Creativity” At the August 25th Reception we proudly announced the Winners of the People’s Choice Awards for this outstanding All-Media exhibit. BEST OF SHOW – Vicki Fye – The Young Shepherdess FIRST PLACE – Michelee Curry – Humpback and Herring SECOND PLACE- Joanie Ford- Waiting for the SunSECOND PLACE – Sherese Mesko- AndreaSECOND PLACE-… Continue reading Summer 2024 Art Exhibit
An Evening of French Love Songs -February 16, 2024
Chelsea Art Center hosted its first cultural music event February 16, 2024: “An Evening of French Love Songs” with French-Canadian Songwriter and Songstress, Helene Nicole. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed Helene Nicole’s poetic lyrics accompanied by her guitar while they sipped her three “Love Potions” and nibbled “bonbons” and sweets. Mid-concert, the audience was treated to a… Continue reading An Evening of French Love Songs -February 16, 2024
Photo Encaustic – Jan 17, 2024
M. Kathleen Warren presented a full-day Photo Encaustic Workshop at Chelsea Art Center. Participants chose photos from their personal collections to create mounted encaustic artwork on 5″ x 7″ and 8″ x 10″ prepared boards or canvases. The creative possibilities are endless and the techniques fascinating to learn. A follow-up workshop will be offered so… Continue reading Photo Encaustic – Jan 17, 2024
Preston King- Pastel Artist
In conjunction with our Pastel Artwork Exhibit, Chelsea Art Center will host a two-day workshop with award-winning Georgia artist and extraordinary instructor Preston King. Class size is limited to 12 participants. Preston will refresh you on important techniques in working with pastels and provide lots of time for your individual unique work with his expert… Continue reading Preston King- Pastel Artist
International Photography Exhibit- “The Human Pulse” and “Walls and Spaces” photography by John D. Elliott
Opening Reception October 15, 2023 Chelsea Art Center celebrated its first exhibition with an Opening Reception for a beautiful and thought-provoking exhibit of photographs selected from two series of images taken by John D. Elliott, “Walls and Spaces” and “The Human Pulse”. The exhibit is open to public during normal business hours from October 15… Continue reading International Photography Exhibit- “The Human Pulse” and “Walls and Spaces” photography by John D. Elliott
International Photography Exhibit – Opens October 15
Exhibit of Ocala Photographer John Elliott opens October 15, 2023 at Chelsea Art Center. Selections from two international series by master photographer and former diplomat OCALA, FL — Chelsea Art Center (CAC), Ocala’s latest addition to its burgeoning art and culture scene, is hosting an exhibition of selected photographs of master photographer and author John… Continue reading International Photography Exhibit – Opens October 15
Paint with Al Black! – Sept 9, 2023
Every seat was taken! Full house for our big event “Painting with Al Black”, one of the few remaining original Highwaymen. Al coached us stroke by stroke through a beautiful Florida landscape painting.Here are a few photos of a day we are not likely to forget!!! Time to stand back and take a look at… Continue reading Paint with Al Black! – Sept 9, 2023
Welcome CAST!
CAST Without Borders September 5 – December 3, 2023Ages 12 – 17 Auditions: Wednesday, August 23 @ 4:45 – 7:00 PM Rehearsals: September | Tuesdays | 5:00 – 8:00 PMOctober & November | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5:00 – 7:00 PM(No rehearsals October 31, November 21 or 23) Performances: December 1, 2, & 3 (times… Continue reading Welcome CAST!
Grand Opening! August 22, 2023
We celebrated the Grand Opening today with lots of friends and fanfare! At 10 am, Vicki Carol, award-winning local artist, began the celebration with an acrylic demonstration of Tips and Techniques for painting with acrylics. Vicki’s engaging 2-hour demo was also a preview of her upcoming 4-session class on Tuesdays, September 12, through October 3.… Continue reading Grand Opening! August 22, 2023