OCALA, Fla. (Sept. 15, 2023) – The City of Ocala, through its Cultural Art Division, is pleased to announce the acquisition of a new sculpture for the city’s permanent public art collection. ‘Make it Rain’ by Ryan Lamfers debuted during the 2022-2023 Ocala Outdoor Sculpture Competition. The cast iron and steel figurative piece is currently on display at Tuscawilla Park on the corner of NE Third St and Watula Ave.

Ryan Lamfers holds a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts (BFA) in Sculpture from Kansas State University and earned his Master’s in Fine Arts (MFA) from Arizona State University in 2009. He has participated in numerous exhibitions around the United States from Flagstaff, AZ to Rochester, NY.  He is currently a Lecturer in Sculpture and Foundations at the University of West Georgia. He says his work, “typically addresses the delicate balance between nature and industry.” He finds inspiration in nature and his adventures.

For more information, please contact the City of Ocala Cultural Arts Division at 352-629-8447 or artinfo@ocalafl.gov; or visit www.ocalafl.gov/culturalarts.