OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Applications are now open for the 2025-2026 season of First Friday Art Walk, which returns to Downtown Ocala on Friday, Oct. 3, from 6 to 9 p.m. The event will continue on the first Friday of each month (with the exception of Jan. 9) through May 2026.

2025-2026 First Friday Art Walk Dates:

  • Oct. 3
  • Nov. 7
  • Dec. 5
  • Jan. 9* (Held on the second Friday of the month)
  • Feb. 6
  • March 6 (Retro Sounds)
  • April 3
  • May 1

Artists, arts organizations, downtown businesses, and business sponsors are invited to apply. To be considered for the full season, applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 2. Applications received after the deadline will be reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the season. To apply, visit ocalafl.gov/artwalk.

Each season, First Friday Art Walk features more than 30 local visual artists and arts organizations. Participants are paired with businesses around Ocala’s historic downtown square for an evening of original artwork, live art demonstrations, street performers, local musicians, intermission performances by school and dance groups, family-friendly activities, and extended shopping and dining hours.

For more information, contact the City of Ocala’s Cultural Arts Division at 352-629-8447 or email artinfo@ocalafl.gov.

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