Donna Lavery is a long-time member and former youth leader at Fr. King. She teaches Tai Chi, expresses herself musically through ukelele and singing, and has developed a highly successful “Sit and Stitch” group at Ft. King that uses “no rules” stitchery as a means of relaxation, mindfulness, and spontaneous creativity. Donna is a retired preschool educator and occupational therapy assistant, and specializes in creative crafts for children. She is a native of Kansas.
We are excited to announce Art4All 1st 2026 gathering! Our January gathering is on the 18th. January gatherings always coincide with MLK weekend. At this gathering, we are focusing on unity, diversity, and resilience! Also, a reminder that our gatherings are always on the third Sunday of the month (except Nov/Dec). We can't wait to see you there!
About Us
Art 4 All is an art-based community outreach of Ft. King Presbyterian Church. Our mission is to bring people of ALL ages, ALL faiths, and ALL ability levels together in a nonjudgmental and creative environment, in order to support self-expression, enhance emotional well-being, and facilitate meaningful connections among diverse groups of people as they explore their God-given gifts.
Everyone! We are an intentionally diverse outreach. We are graced by the presence of children in strollers as well as highly creative nonagenarians. We welcome people from all faith communities, and those with none. Some visitors are highly skilled artists; others enjoy expressing themselves through art despite physical and mental challenges. We do ask that children be accompanied by an adult guardian.
We provide a range of arts and crafts activities for all ages. The activities change each month, but might include painting, clay, jewelry-making, weaving, fabric art, seasonal crafts, collages, special children’s art, and more. We also provide a table of varied art supplies for folks who prefer open-ended creations, as well Legos and puzzles for engineering types.
The third Sunday of each month (January through October) from 2 til 5. We take a break over the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons.
Ft. King Presbyterian Church
Fellowship Hall
13 NE 36th Avenue
Ocala, FL 34470
No cost! Art 4 All gatherings are free of charge to all participants. We are always grateful for donations toward our supplies.
“What does the Lord require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly
with your God?” This passage from Micah 6:8 headlines Ft. King Presbyterian’s Mission
Statement, and guides the work of Art 4 All. Without proselytizing, we unconditionally
share the love of God through creative activities that minister to the needs of diverse,
inter-generational, inter-faith, imaginative people with varying abilities. Our team
provides opportunities for all people to experience joy, achievement, and meaningful
connection with others.
As a Matthew 25 congregation, we have taken our program to other locations to allow the
participants to share in the Art 4 All experience. We offer this free of charge (although
we accept donations) in order to eliminate financial barriers.
with your God?” This passage from Micah 6:8 headlines Ft. King Presbyterian’s Mission
Statement, and guides the work of Art 4 All. Without proselytizing, we unconditionally
share the love of God through creative activities that minister to the needs of diverse,
inter-generational, inter-faith, imaginative people with varying abilities. Our team
provides opportunities for all people to experience joy, achievement, and meaningful
connection with others.
As a Matthew 25 congregation, we have taken our program to other locations to allow the
participants to share in the Art 4 All experience. We offer this free of charge (although
we accept donations) in order to eliminate financial barriers.
Our Team
Judith Bullen
Judith Bullen is a writer, artist, and retired educator. She recently published her second book, Hiding, Thinking, Being, a collection of her paintings, prose, and poetry. In addition to writing, her creative interests include jewelry making, acrylic painting, and gardening. The adventurous Judith was responsible for leading a team of Art 4 All volunteers on our first international trip in 2018, to her birthplace of Jamaica.
Angela Christie
Angela Christie is a doctoral-level registered Mental Health Counselor Intern who provides counseling, clinical supervision, and creative therapies for teens and young adults. Originally from Barbados, she currently works at Families First of Florida. Angela is a long-time member of Ft. King, where she volunteers with the youth program. She enjoys a variety of arts and crafts, especially with her children and grandchildren
Joanne Cornell-Ohlman
Joanne Cornell-Ohlman is an advocate for the healing arts, which she uses in her private practice as a clinical child psychologist as well as with Arts in Health Ocala Metro. A Florida native, Joanne enjoys painting, clay, collage, and experiencing the joy of individuals, families, and groups connecting through art.
Susan Jensen
Joanne Cornell-Ohlman is an advocate for the healing arts, which she uses in her private practice as a clinical child psychologist as well as with Arts in Health Ocala Metro. A Florida native, Joanne enjoys painting, clay, collage, and experiencing the joy of individuals, families, and groups connecting through art.
Donna Lavery
Carol McCammon
Carol McCammon is a retired librarian/media specialist, and contributes to Art 4 All in a multitude of ways. She serves as a greeter at our Art 4 All events, and is often the first face people see when they enter our events.Carol was born in West Virginia; prior to moving to Ocala, she was an active leader in the Tampa area. Among her many gifts, she is an accomplished knitter, needlepoint artist, and mentor.
Kathleen Polston
Kathleen Polston is a retired pediatric occupational therapist who shares her time between Ocala and New Mexico. She was born in Oklahoma and is passionate about Art 4 All, which she describes as a “community that fosters fellowship through caring creativity.” Her many creative interests include weaving, watercolor, and recycled mixed media arts. She is also an avid collector of art, and an enthusiastic supporter of artists.
Joan Promin
Born in Pennsylvania, Joan Promin is a lifelong musician and accomplished visual artist. Her artwork includes portraits of people and animals with oils and pastels, and she has completed many commissioned paintings. With an educational background in the sciences, she has also served as a resident artist with the Arts in Medicine program at University of Florida. Joan spearheaded the revolving hallway gallery exhibits at Ft. King Presbyterian.
Elaine Trice
Elaine Trice is a relatively new volunteer with Art 4 All, but has plunged in with passion and creativity. A native of Pennsylvania, she has lived in Florida since 1975 and is well known for her contributions to the Ocala arts community. Her many artistic accomplishments have included painting, collage, ceramics, photography, and much more. She enjoys creating almost anything out of anything in order to share the joy that art brings to her life, and recently has been busy designing and making jewelry with Art 4 All participants of all ages.
Becky Wolf
A native of Maryland, Becky Wolf is a retired teacher, elementary school guidance counselor, and “peace educator” who co-founded Marion Charter School in Silver Springs Shores. Always open to new experiences and adventures, Becky enjoys creating with clay, a variety of paints, fabric, and more. Although she has moved to Gainesville, Becky volunteers at Art 4 All whenever she is able, and inspires us with her joyful spirit and outside-the-box ideas.
(shown here with Judith Bullen)
Joan Wood
Originally from Tennessee, Joan Woods has been active in the Ocala art community for decades, and describes herself as “a watercolor and acrylic artist covering the world with color.” Her work ranges from whimsical to realistic, always designed to bring joy to the viewer. Visitors to Ft. King will find her paintings in the HOPE House, Session Room, and covering the large garden wall church members see as they look out the sanctuary window. Joan teams up with Carol McCammon to provide a warm welcome to Art 4 All visitors each month.
(shown here with her mural and artist Reggie Hardy’)
Chris Berryhill
Chris is an Ocala native who enjoys creating art as a hobby. She often volunteers with children and youth at Ft. King Presbyterian and Art 4 All.
Raniyah Chris
Raniyah is a member of Ft. King Presbyterian. She attends a private middle school, and is an enthusiastic contributor to Art 4 All events
Phyllis Craggs
Phyllis is an experienced art educator and trained artist who teaches beginning watercolor exercises each month at Art 4 All.
Mary Moore
Mary is a retired art educator who previously helped develop the thriving Art Space for children at the Appleton Museum of Art. She has a natural knack for encouraging creativity in artists of all ages and ability levels.
Andy Stracuzzi
Andy is a graphic artist and owner of Zed+Zed+Eye Design in Ocala. He frequently accompanies his young sons to Art 4 All, where he encourages creativity in art and at the Lego table.
