Local Artists to Illuminate 2024 Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series with Live Painting
Local artists from Marion County and nearby areas are invited to be part of the 2024 Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series, adding their artistic flair through live painting. The live painting sessions will coincide with Friday concerts running from March 15 to May 17, 2024, at Webb Field, creating a dynamic fusion of visual and musical arts.
Selected artists will receive a $250 honorarium as a token of appreciation for their creative contributions. All artwork should be family-friendly, aligning with the event's spirit of community and inclusivity.
Application Deadline: February 18, 2024
Application Methods: Email (artinfo@ocalafl.gov) or mail
The painted panels will replace existing ones at the Ocala Skate Park, leaving a lasting artistic legacy within the community.
For application details and inquiries, contact the City of Ocala Cultural Arts Division at 352-629-8447 or artinfo@ocalafl.gov.
The 2024 Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series promises to be a vibrant celebration of art, music, and community spirit. Local artists are encouraged to seize this opportunity to make their mark on this exciting event.
For The First Time, Florida Is Attempting To Execute A Man For Child Sexual Abuse.
Lawmakers in Florida passed a bill last April that could see people convicted of child sex offenses given the death penalty.
The bill was given the green light after DeSantis backed the proposed legislation in order to clamp down on sex crimes against children under the age of 12.
The bill will enable juries to hand down death sentences with a vote of only 8-4 in favor of the death penalty. Previously, the death sentence required a unanimous vote.
Joseph Andrew Giampa of Leesburg is the first one to test this new law. In November Giampa was arrested on multiple felonies and was found to have in his possession several videos of him performing horrific acts with a young child. One of his intentions was to sell the videos for monetary gain.
The kid gloves have come off for these unspeakable acts in Florida. Not only is Giampa facing the death penalty, but court records show his wife almost immediately filed for divorce as he awaits trial for capital punishment. What are your thoughts? Do you agree with the death penalty at all, do you feel as some States do that it should only be utilized when there is loss of life, or do you agree with Desantis and the Attorney General that this punishment fits this crime? Let us know on our Facebook Page!
