Jordan Shapot Artist Profile | Creature Feature: Animals in Art

Welcome to MCA's The Brick Gallery!

Marion Cultural Alliance (MCA), a nonprofit, 501(c)3 was established in 2001, with its inaugural effort, the Horse Fever public art project. MCA’s mission is to champion, convene, and create opportunities for artists and arts organizations. MCA supports activities relating to the arts, historical and scientific museums, and specific education through grants, advocacy, fundraising, and partnerships.

MCA has donated over $1.5 million to the arts and other charitable organizations in Ocala/Marion County and established a Cultural Endowment fund of $900,000. MCA has supported local arts organizations with over $310,000 through its annual Cultural Grant Awards.

MCA also operates Brick City Center for the Arts, a popular art gallery, located in historic downtown Ocala. Monthly rotating exhibits feature art by regional artists. The venue, and its adjacent courtyard, is a sought after rental for special events.

Archive Mode. Call Creature Feature: Animals in Art ended on 7/26/21, 11:59 PM. Call settings are read only. See Current Open Calls

Jordan Shapot

Jordan Shapot, 37, is a local fine artist/painter in Ocala, Florida. He earned his BFA in Illustration in 2009 at Savannah College of Art and Design and has since pivoted to a successful career in painting. His work is in many notable private and public collections both nationally and internationally. He is also the owner of Shapot Art Gallery, a contemporary art space that hosts solo and group exhibitions, as well as cultural experiences and live music.

State