Tuscawilla Art Park Series Returns in 2027

OCALA, Fla. (Oct. 29, 2026) - The City of Ocala announces the 2027 Tuscawilla Art Park Series, which will feature three events highlighting visual, performing and literary arts. The series includes a chalk art competition, a brunch and public art tours, and a literary and poetry festival.

Events will take place on select dates in January, February and April at the Tuscawilla Art Park, 213 NE Fifth St., and Ocala Union Station, 531 NE First Ave.

2027 Tuscawilla Art Park Series Lineup:

OTrak Chalk Walk - Saturday, Jan. 30, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The OTrak Chalk Walk will feature professional and student artists creating original chalk artwork along the OTrak while competing for awards. Professional artists will compete for Best in Show, Second Place and Fan Favorite. Student artists will compete for First Place and Fan Favorite, along with additional membership prizes. Winners will be announced at 3:30 p.m. at Tuscawilla Art Park.

The event will also feature an interactive 3D chalk art installation, live music by Kenna Dee and Dirty Chai, community performances, local artisans, craftspeople and food trucks.

Admission is free and open to the public.

Art Outside the Lines Brunch and Public Art Tours - Saturday, Feb. 20, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Art Outside the Lines Brunch and Public Art Tours will take place at the Ocala Union Station and include brunch, a wine and cocktail bar, and a private string trio performance by the Ocala Symphony Orchestra on the station's open-air platform.

The event will feature a panel discussion with arts leaders and artists addressing contemporary art trends and developments in Ocala's arts community.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in a one-hour guided bus tour highlighting the City of Ocala's permanent and temporary public art collection. Buses will depart at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.

Admission is $40 per person. Tickets will be available beginning Nov. 16 at ocalafl.gov/aotlbrunch.

Art Park Literary and Poetry Festival - Saturday, April 10, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Art Park Literary and Poetry Festival will feature poetry readings, author workshops and opportunities to meet local and regional writers at the Tuscawilla Art Park.

Poetry readings will include selections from the "Art Park Literary and Poetry" book, featuring works by North Central Florida poets and Marion County middle and high school students.

The event will also include literary vendors, newspapers, magazines, comic artists, nonprofit organizations, live music, community performances and local food trucks.

Admission is free and open to the public.

Literary and visual arts vendors, nonprofit organizations and food trucks interested in participating in the Tuscawilla Art Park Series can apply online at ocalafl.gov/artpark. Applications must be complete, and any applicable fees must be paid to be considered for participation.

For more information about the 2027 Tuscawilla Art Park Series, visit ocalafl.gov/artpark or contact the City of Ocala Cultural Arts Division at [email protected] or 352-629-8447.

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