Live Art Auction Gala

Temple Beth Shalom and First Congregational United Church of Christ will host a Live Art Auction Gala on Saturday, March 14, 2026, to benefit their Interfaith Ocala Tree of Life Sanctuary. The Live Art Auction Gala will be held at the Tree of Life Sanctuary, 6140 SW 78th Avenue Road. The event will feature paintings by 16 local professional artists representing a variety of mediums, styles and subjects.

The auction will feature works by Debbie Ceres, Linda DeRosa, Sharon Dolce O’Keefe, Bonnie Eads, Carol Gallion, Ellen Hosafros, Janet Kreisman, Rachel Leikach-Etheridge, Esta Mann, Jeffrey Moore, Ronda Richley, Rich Schleicher, Grace Senior Morandi and Arlene Wells. Joe Switt of PMR Services & Auctions LLC is the auctioneer.

The event begins at 5 p.m. with an art viewing and catered food and beverages, followed by bidding at 6 p.m. Small artworks will also be available all evening for instant purchase. Advance tickets are $25 per person and include refreshments.

For tickets and additional information contact: • Vanessa, Tree of Life, 352-329-2032 • Marcelle Schvimmer, Auction Chair, mschvimmer@gmail.com • Debbie Ceres, Auction Co-Chair, travelgal062@yahoo.com The price of a ticket includes delicious refreshments and three hours of mingling with other art lovers, friends and neighbors.

For more information about Ocala Tree of Life Sanctuary, please visit https://otols.org/.