The Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, is pleased to announce “A Breeze Through Fertile Gardens: Drawings and Paintings by Andrew M. Grant,” on view through Nov. 7. On view in the Balcony Gallery for Florida Artists, Grant’s paintings and drawings of the female form are inspired by the four elements; earth, air,
Join the Appleton Museum of Art on Tuesday, Sept. 14, at 11 a.m. for this free online workshop on Beadmaking with Paper and Clay. Supply lists are provided in advance. All classes and workshops must be registered for in advance. Class registrations are being accepted via Eventbrite. Visit AppletonMuseum.org for class descriptions, prices and registration
The Appleton’s virtual book club meets once a month on Zoom to discuss works of nonfiction that have been hand-selected by Appleton staff. The September meeting will discuss “The Hare with Amber Eyes: A Hidden Inheritance” by Edmund de Waal. Led by Museum Educator Hollis Mutch, the book club is open to everyone. Participation is
Join the Appleton Museum of Art on Tuesday, Oct. 12, at 11 a.m. for this free online workshop on Fall Acrylic Painting. Supply lists are provided in advance. All classes and workshops must be registered for in advance. Class registrations are being accepted via Eventbrite. Visit AppletonMuseum.org for registration link.
Join us on Zoom every third Thursday for a series of talks where individual artists speak about the inspirations, processes and history behind their work. This month, learn more about the work of David Williams, who uses remembered imagery from popular culture to create dynamic works of art. All talks are hosted on Zoom and
Join the Appleton Museum of Art on Saturday, Oct. 23 at 10 a.m. for this workshop on Watercolor with Sue Primeau. The award-winning painter will also teach a multi-week, in-person master class for more advanced watercolor artists. There is a fee for in-person workshops; visit AppletonMuseum.org for more information. All classes and workshops must be
Visit the museum on Free First Saturday and take a tour of “Heart of the Horse” with Juliet van Otteren on Nov. 6 at 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. Both tour times are free for members and nonmembers as part of Free First Saturday. No registration required to attend. “Heart of the Horse: Photographs by
Join the Appleton Museum of Art on Tuesday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m. for this free online workshop on Winter Acrylic Painting. Supply lists are provided in advance. All classes and workshops must be registered for in advance. Class registrations are being accepted via Eventbrite. Visit AppletonMuseum.org for registration link.
In honor of United States military veterans, visit the Appleton from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 11, with no admission fee. Special exhibitions on view will include “Alphonse Mucha: Master of Art Nouveau,” “Heart of the Horse: Photographs by Juliet van Otteren,” and “A Dickens Christmas: The Urban Family Holiday Exhibition.” Visitors can also
CF faculty and staff will enjoy special savings at the Appleton Store early Black Friday sale. Shop Tuesday, Nov. 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and get 40% off all merchandise (excluding clearance items and museum memberships). The Appleton Museum of Art is located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. www.AppletonMuseum.org
Join Patricia Tomlinson, Curator of Exhibitions, and Juliet van Otteren for a free talk at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 18, on Zoom to discuss “Heart of the Horse: Photographs by Juliet van Otteren,” the artist’s work, inspirations, and more. Meeting ID: 302 190 0088 Passcode: 352352 “Heart of the Horse: Photographs by Juliet van
Join us online on Sunday, Dec. 12, at 2 p.m. for a free online talk about Alphonse Mucha and his iconic posters. The talk will be hosted by Angelina Lippert, chief curator of Poster House in New York City. Poster House is the first museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to posters. There is
The Appleton Museum of Art will host an Artist's Outlook free online talk with Susan Martin, whose work is featured in the “Garden Party" exhibit. Join Curator of Exhibitions Patricia Tomlinson and Martin on Thursday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. to discuss the artist’s work, inspirations and more. Zoom Meeting ID: 302 190 0088 │Passcode:
The CF Ira Holmes International Film Series will kick off Jan. 25 with “Cléo from 5 to 7” and a reception honoring Professor Holmes. In this 1962 film, Agnès Varda eloquently captures Paris in the ’60s with this real-time portrait of a singer (Corinne Marchand) set adrift in the city as she awaits test results
The CF Ira Holmes International Film Series continues with “King Kong vs. Godzilla” on Tuesday, Feb. 8. In this 1962 adventure classic, the two biggest monsters of all time descend on Tokyo for a fight that holds the future of mankind in the balance. The film will be shown at 2 p.m. at the Appleton
The CF Ira Holmes International Film Series continues with “Ivan's Childhood” on Tuesday, Feb. 22. The World War II film is Andrei Tarkovsky’s debut feature and remains one of the most unforgettable depictions of the impact of war on children. The film will be shown at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art and
Art, history and education come together in Charles Eady's work. The Ocala artist, author and educator will present "Deeper South: Merging Art with History" at the Appleton Museum of Art on Sunday, Feb. 27, at 2 p.m. The talk is free and open to the public with no registration required. Eady is the author of "Hidden Freedom:
The CF Ira Holmes International Film Series continues with “To Kill a Mockingbird” on Tuesday, March 29. View this beloved American classic film, based on Harper Lee's Pulitzer prize-winning novel, at the Appleton Museum of Art at 2 p.m. or the Ocala Campus, Building 8, Room 110 at 7 p.m. The film will be shown at
The 2022 CF Ira Holmes International Film Series concludes with a bonus short film festival on Tuesday, April 12. The highlights of the festival will be two of 1962's best short films: “Vive Le Tour,” Louis Malle’s energetic evocation of the Tour de France, and “La Jetée,” a tale of time travel told in still
The CF Ira Holmes International Film Series kicks off Tuesday, Sept. 13 with the 2021 Danish film "Wild Men," which chronicles Martin's midlife crisis and hilariously uncomfortable realizations about the presumed masculine ideal. All films will be shown Tuesdays at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art and at 7 p.m. at the Ocala Campus. Screenings
