First Friday Art Walk

The First Friday Art Walk takes place on the first Friday of each month, October through May, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., celebrating local artists and businesses. This free event is located within Ocala’s Historic Downtown on the Ocala Downtown Square.

Event festivities include over 30 artist displays, monthly live entertainment, free family art activities provided by local arts organizations and extended shopping hours. The public is invited to enjoy an evening of art, live performances, and downtown shops and restaurants. Pick up an event map on the square at the Ocala Cultural Arts tent on the south side of the Square.

This season, First Friday Art Walk will also present the Sunset Songs Series, kicking off on Friday, October 3. In partnership with the event, Sunset Songs will bring free outdoor concerts to Citizens’ Circle (151 SE Osceola Ave.) from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., October through December.

Join us for the Art Walk on these dates:

October 3 – Headliner: Seranation (Reggae)
Based in St. Petersburg, Seranation has been performing since 2014 and is known for their upbeat reggae sound. Their album “Livin’ the Dream” (2018) hit #1 on the iTunes Reggae charts and #5 on Billboard. They’ve since toured nationally, sharing the stage with Sublime with Rome, Michael Franti, and SOJA.
To learn more about them check out their Facebook: www.facebook.com/seranationmusic, or Instagram @seranationmusic pages.

November 7– Headliner: J & The Causeways (Soul/R&B)
New Orleans soul/rock powerhouse J & The Causeways’ debut album “Motions” conjures themes of togetherness and compassion, with melodies and lyrics rooted in healing and transcendence. Led by singer and keyboardist Jordan Anderson, whose soaring range draws comparisons to St. Paul & The Broken Bones and Brittany Howard, the record was produced by Galactic’s Robert Mercurio and Ben Ellman, capturing the freewheelin’ spirit of New Orleans.
To learn more about them check out their Facebook: www.facebook.com/jandthecauseways, or Instagram @jandthecauseways pages.

December 5– Headliner: Seratones (Funk/Soul/Rock)
Hailing from Shreveport, Louisiana, Seratones blend punk, rock, soul, and R&B with electronic influences to create a dynamic sound that moves both heart and body. Frontwoman A.J. Haynes draws inspiration from Black feminism, astrology, and Afrofuturism, weaving these themes into the band’s identity and music.
To learn more about them check out their Facebook: www.facebook.com/seratonesofficial, or Instagram @Seratones pages.

The remaining Art Walk season dates are:
January 9
February 6
March 6 – Retro Sounds
April 3
May 1

In the event of inclement weather, the First Friday Art Walk will be cancelled.

For more information, please contact the City of Ocala Cultural Arts at 352-629-8447 or artinfo@ocalafl.gov; or visit www.ocalafl.gov/artwalk. Follow us on Instagram: @ocalaculturalarts