The CF family is invited to a retirement celebration for Cindi Morrison, director of the Appleton Museum and Joyce Orme, Appleton staff assistant on Monday, June 24, from 3-5 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art. RSVP to Colleen Harper at 352-291-4455, ext. 1831 or harperc@cf.edu. Add to my calendar
The Appleton Museum of Art will present the annual Museum Day and Education Open House on Saturday, July 6, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. There is no fee to attend. All ages are invited to enjoy the permanent collection, special exhibitions and ARTSpace. Special exhibitions on view include “Do Not Bleach: Stephanie Brown,” “Urban Chatter: Sharon
The Appleton Museum of Art is pleased to participate in the Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day on Saturday, Sept. 21. This program grants free admission at participating museums and cultural institutions across the country. Download your ticket, good for up to two guests, and present your paper or e-ticket anytime between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
The Appleton Museum of Art will host a jazz concert featuring The Greg Snider Quartet on Thursday, Oct. 10, 7-9 p.m. Led by CF Professor and Saxophonist Greg Snider, the quartet will take guests on a musical journey through the history of the Harlem Jazz Age. This concert is inspired by the jazz imagery in
The Appleton Museum of Art is offering free admission on Sunday, Oct. 13, noon-5 p.m. to honor the birth date of Arthur I. Appleton. Visit the permanent collection and special exhibitions “Urban Chatter: Sharon Kerry-Harlan,” “Do Not Bleach: Stephanie Brown,” and “Florida Impressions: Relief Prints by Leslie Peebles.” Visit the new permanent exhibition in the
The Appleton Museum of Art will present the exhibition “Across the Atlantic: American Impressionism Through the French Lens,” Nov. 2, 2019-Jan. 5, 2020. This extraordinary exhibition, drawn mostly from the collection of the Reading Public Museum in Reading, Pennsylvania, explores the path to Impressionism through the 19th century in France. The show examines the sometimes
The Appleton Museum of Art will host a Veterans Appreciation talk, “Birth of a New Idea,” by Chaplain (Colonel) Janet Horton on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2 p.m. Chaplain Horton will share her remarkable experiences and how her deep faith in the promises of the Gospel and the idea of unselfish service brought her to change
Don't wait untill after Thanksgiving to get the sale. Exclusively for all CF Employees with ID, the Appleton Store offers its holiday savings one day early. CF employees will receive a 30% discount on purchases. Books and items already on clearance are excluded from discounts. Can't make it on Nov. 27th? The Appleton Museum of
The Appleton Museum of Art will hold its annual Arbor Day observance with a presentation and tour on Thursday, Jan. 30, 11 a.m. Arbor Day is a nationally celebrated observance that promotes the benefits of trees in the urban environment and encourages tree planting and care. Most states observe Arbor Day on the last Friday
The Appleton After Hours Concert Series will present Southern singer and guitar player Chris McNeil on Thursday, Feb. 6. The annual After Hours concert series offers live music, special displays of artwork by Ocala Art Group and tasty samplings from local restaurants. Doors open at 5 p.m. and music begins at 5:30 p.m. Food service
The Appleton Museum of Art will host a Valentine’s Party on Friday, Feb. 14, 7-9 p.m. Be our Valentine at a party for friends, couples and singles that celebrates love is love, in any language. Ticket includes hors d’oeuvres from four cuisines around the world and two beverages from the bar, which will feature international
The Appleton Museum of Art will host a conversation with photographer Billy Joe Hoyle on Thursday, Feb. 27, at 2 p.m. Hoyle’s work is on display in the Appleton’s Balcony Gallery now through June 21 in a solo exhibition titled “At Home and the World.” Hoyle has spent the last two decades traveling the world
The Appleton Museum of Art will present its annual family event “Magical Night at the Museum,” Saturday, April 18, from 6-9 p.m. Embark upon a fun and enchanting adventure around the Appleton that includes unicorn carriage rides, artwork that comes to life, mermaids and more! Make your way to the Artspace for an otherworldly art
The Appleton Museum of Art will present the sixth annual “Mobile Photography Contest: Take Comfort. Take Heart. Take Photos.” with a call for entries from June 8-28. This year, the Appleton is asking for photos that reflect how you found peace or joy in isolation over the past few months. Whether you were alone or with
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
