Milestones
Photo by Renzo Seravalle Photography.
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October 2019-Current
Resident artists moved in and MAX is open to the public. October 2018-October 2019 Construction underway on Ocala Union Station! September 11, 2018 Lease of Ocala Union Station is executed. August 2018 Renovation contract is awarded. March-April 2018 City of Ocala issues RFQ for renovations of Ocala Union Station. |
September 28, 2017
The Magnolia Art Xchange is awarded a $3,500 grant from the Marion Cultural Alliance to support the development of the Artist in Residency program.
September 22, 2017
The Rotary Clubs of Marion County join together to provide a $15,000 funding commitment for the development of Salon C.
July 11, 2017
The Magnolia Art Xchange receives notification of a $10,000 grant award from the Clay Electric Foundation, Inc.'s Operation Round Up program to support the development of the Artist Lounge.
May 15, 2017
The Magnolia Art Xchange receives an anonymous donation of $15,000. This donation brings the funding commitment total to nearly 3/4 of the total project.
May 11, 2017
In partnership with the City of Ocala, the Magnolia Art Xchange executes the 2nd annual Student and Emerging Artist Competition. Artists and patron participation exceeds expectation with standing room only at the opening reception at City Hall. Community connections are expanded and program sponsors include the Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, Marion Cultural Alliance, and Ocala Art and Frame.
March 31, 2017
The Magnolia Art Xchange hosts "Blooming with MAX" floral show executed by the Pioneer Garden Club. Floral arrangements were inspired by master artists: Calder, Dali, Mondrain, Monet, Rodin, and Warhol. The event provided insight as to how the unique facility will benefit community organizations through its future rental program.
March 2, 2017
The Magnolia Art Xchange and Fine Arts For Ocala enter into a partnership to further the professional development of artists, promoting the appreciation of fine arts, and enhancing art education within our community. As part of the agreement FAFO generously provides a matching gift up to $65,000 for 2017 capital campaign contributions.
November 17, 2016
The 1st annual Art Heist Fundraiser is held. Stealthy guests walked away with original art by local artists. Over $4,000 is raised to benefit MAX.
October 15, 2016
The Magnolia Art Xchange hosts the 2nd annual MAX Paint Out at the new Tuscawilla Art Park in conjunction with the celebration of Tuscawilla Park's Centennial Celebration.
October 6, 2016
The Magnolia Art Xchange Advisory Council was formed and held their first meeting. The council aids the MAX Board of Directors in obtaining goals outlined in the MAX Business Plan by sharing knowledge, providing advice, and facilitating conversations with potential project partners, patrons, and artists.
April 18, 2016
The Magnolia Art Xchange, Inc. adopts the 2016-17 Strategic Fundraising Plan.
January 8, 2016
The Magnolia Art Xchange, Inc. receives their 501c3 tax status determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service.
September 3, 2015
The Magnolia Art Xchange, Inc. and the City of Ocala enter into an agreement to establish an art incubator at Ocala Union Station.
July 20, 2015
The First Organizational and Board of Directors Meeting for the Magnolia Art Xchange occurs.
July 9, 2015
The Magnolia Art Xchange, Inc. applies for 501c3 tax exemption status from the Internal Revenue Service.
July 8, 2015
Formation of the Magnolia Art Xchange, Inc. a registered, Florida Not For Profit Organization.
April 26, 2015
Presentation of the Magnolia Art Xchange Business Plan to City Council occurs. Council provides City Staff with approval to move the project forward.
April 2014
Initiation of research and business plan development.
January - March 2014
The City of Ocala recruits a team of stakeholders to serve on what would become the Magnolia Art Xchange Steering Committee.
June 2013
OMAC representatives and a core group of community stakeholders traveled to New Smyrna, FL and visited Hub on the Canal and Atlantic Center for the Arts' Main Campus and Community Residence House to research facilities that support the professional development of artists. The team recommends exploring the feasibility of repurposing Ocala Union Station to house a similar facility and that a new organization should be formed to manage the endeavor due to the significant project scope.
May - June 2013
The Ocala Municipal Arts Commission executes a visual artist survey to determine how the City of Ocala and the community at large could better serve artists and art organizations in Ocala/Marion County, FL and better sustain their creative process. Results showed that artists are in need of professional support and that they are seeking:
The Magnolia Art Xchange is awarded a $3,500 grant from the Marion Cultural Alliance to support the development of the Artist in Residency program.
September 22, 2017
The Rotary Clubs of Marion County join together to provide a $15,000 funding commitment for the development of Salon C.
July 11, 2017
The Magnolia Art Xchange receives notification of a $10,000 grant award from the Clay Electric Foundation, Inc.'s Operation Round Up program to support the development of the Artist Lounge.
May 15, 2017
The Magnolia Art Xchange receives an anonymous donation of $15,000. This donation brings the funding commitment total to nearly 3/4 of the total project.
May 11, 2017
In partnership with the City of Ocala, the Magnolia Art Xchange executes the 2nd annual Student and Emerging Artist Competition. Artists and patron participation exceeds expectation with standing room only at the opening reception at City Hall. Community connections are expanded and program sponsors include the Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, Marion Cultural Alliance, and Ocala Art and Frame.
March 31, 2017
The Magnolia Art Xchange hosts "Blooming with MAX" floral show executed by the Pioneer Garden Club. Floral arrangements were inspired by master artists: Calder, Dali, Mondrain, Monet, Rodin, and Warhol. The event provided insight as to how the unique facility will benefit community organizations through its future rental program.
March 2, 2017
The Magnolia Art Xchange and Fine Arts For Ocala enter into a partnership to further the professional development of artists, promoting the appreciation of fine arts, and enhancing art education within our community. As part of the agreement FAFO generously provides a matching gift up to $65,000 for 2017 capital campaign contributions.
November 17, 2016
The 1st annual Art Heist Fundraiser is held. Stealthy guests walked away with original art by local artists. Over $4,000 is raised to benefit MAX.
October 15, 2016
The Magnolia Art Xchange hosts the 2nd annual MAX Paint Out at the new Tuscawilla Art Park in conjunction with the celebration of Tuscawilla Park's Centennial Celebration.
October 6, 2016
The Magnolia Art Xchange Advisory Council was formed and held their first meeting. The council aids the MAX Board of Directors in obtaining goals outlined in the MAX Business Plan by sharing knowledge, providing advice, and facilitating conversations with potential project partners, patrons, and artists.
April 18, 2016
The Magnolia Art Xchange, Inc. adopts the 2016-17 Strategic Fundraising Plan.
January 8, 2016
The Magnolia Art Xchange, Inc. receives their 501c3 tax status determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service.
September 3, 2015
The Magnolia Art Xchange, Inc. and the City of Ocala enter into an agreement to establish an art incubator at Ocala Union Station.
July 20, 2015
The First Organizational and Board of Directors Meeting for the Magnolia Art Xchange occurs.
July 9, 2015
The Magnolia Art Xchange, Inc. applies for 501c3 tax exemption status from the Internal Revenue Service.
July 8, 2015
Formation of the Magnolia Art Xchange, Inc. a registered, Florida Not For Profit Organization.
April 26, 2015
Presentation of the Magnolia Art Xchange Business Plan to City Council occurs. Council provides City Staff with approval to move the project forward.
April 2014
Initiation of research and business plan development.
January - March 2014
The City of Ocala recruits a team of stakeholders to serve on what would become the Magnolia Art Xchange Steering Committee.
June 2013
OMAC representatives and a core group of community stakeholders traveled to New Smyrna, FL and visited Hub on the Canal and Atlantic Center for the Arts' Main Campus and Community Residence House to research facilities that support the professional development of artists. The team recommends exploring the feasibility of repurposing Ocala Union Station to house a similar facility and that a new organization should be formed to manage the endeavor due to the significant project scope.
May - June 2013
The Ocala Municipal Arts Commission executes a visual artist survey to determine how the City of Ocala and the community at large could better serve artists and art organizations in Ocala/Marion County, FL and better sustain their creative process. Results showed that artists are in need of professional support and that they are seeking:
- affordable studio spaces
- "art as business" and technique workshops
- exhibit and retail opportunities
- access to support beyond Monday thru Friday, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
