OCALA, Fla. (Feb. 27, 2024) – The City of Ocala is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024-25 Ocala Outdoor Sculpture Competition.
- Best of Show:
- “Impractical Hardware” by Harry McDaniel (Asheville, NC)
- Second Place:
- “Dalband Satellite Flower” by Richard Herzog (Athens, GA)
- Honorable Mention:
- “Beckon” by Jeffrey Repko (Atlanta, GA)
- People’s Choice Award:
- “Fernando” by Lee Bell (Sarasota, FL)
The educational scavenger hunt brochure for the new sculpture exhibit is now available. The scavenger hunt provides a fun, family activity that encourages guests of all ages to take a closer look at each sculpture. The public is invited to participate in the scavenger hunt during daylight hours at Tuscawilla Park. Participants can exchange a completed brochure for free family admission to the Appleton Museum (up to two adults and three children.) Brochures are available at the following locations:
- Discovery Center, 701 NE Sanchez Ave.
- Marion Cultural Alliance, 23 SW Broadway St.
- Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd.
- Ocala/Marion County Visitors and Convention Bureau, 109 W Silver Springs Blvd.
The Ocala Outdoor Sculpture Competition is hosted in partnership with the Appleton Museum of Art and the City of Ocala. For more information on the Ocala Outdoor Sculpture Competition, please contact the City of Ocala Cultural Arts Office at 352-629-8379.
