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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

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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

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

First Saturday Gallery/Studio Tour -August 5, 2023

Chelsea Art Center is on the map for Ocala’s First Saturday Gallery/Studio Tour each month. Several visitors following the tour map stopped at Chelsea Square to visit CC Fine Arts Gallery, Daniel’s Stained-Glass Designs, and Chelsea Art Center. The Peacock Cottage is next door to us, and another destination in Chelsea Square. Although not on… Continue reading First Saturday Gallery/Studio Tour -August 5, 2023

A Peek Inside Chelsea Art Center Classrooms- August 3, 2023

Students at Chelsea Art Center enjoy the creative atmosphere, ample workspace, and individual attention from instructors. Here is a peek into our classrooms this past week, Oil Painting with Michellle Curry, Drawing with instructor Michelle Curry, and Pet Portraits in colored pencil with Lindy Thomas. Plenty of Aha! moments were overheard! Colored pencil students worked… Continue reading A Peek Inside Chelsea Art Center Classrooms- August 3, 2023