Nicolasa Chávez, curator of "Flamenco: From Spain to the U.S." will give a talk about the exhibition, accompanied by Flamenco demonstrations. Free for Appleton members; included with museum admission fee for nonmembers. "Flamenco: From Spain to the U.S." is on view at the Appleton from January 25-May 24. Featuring approximately 140 objects, this festive and […]

The CF International Film Series educates and inspires through films that are culturally, historically and artistically important. We hope you will join us as we explore and enjoy our world though great cinema. When a Vienna museum guard befriends an adrift out-of-town visitor, the grand Kunsthistorisches Art Museum becomes a mysterious crossroads that sparks explorations […]

Enjoy music, food and fun at our annual After Hours concert series! In combination with the exhibition “Across the Atlantic: American Impressionism Through the French Lens” this After Hours features a virtuoso string quartet made up of members of the Ocala Symphony Orchestra playing era-appropriate waltzes and other selections from the 1800s. $5 for Appleton […]

Enjoy music, food and fun at our annual After Hours Concert series! In combination with the exhibition “Across the Atlantic: American Impressionism Through the French Lens” this After Hours features a virtuoso string quartet made up of members of the Ocala Symphony Orchestra playing era-appropriate waltzes and other selections from the 1800s. $5 for Appleton […]

Let this one-day workshop inspire your creative side! This month, participants will paint a whimsical winter scene on a fence picket. $40 for Appleton members; $60 for nonmembers. To register and pay online, click here: https://cffoundation.wufoo.com/forms/20192020-art-101-workshops/ For questions, contact Hollis Mutch, mutchh@cf.edu.

Sponsored by the Urban family, enjoy free admission all day at this annual holiday event. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., enjoy the holiday displays and exhibitions, and make holiday-inspired art in the ARTSpace. From 1 to 3 p.m., take carriage rides, have photos taken with Santa and enjoy light refreshments. Please note, this does […]

Revel in the magic of the holidays during this annual Family Day event, sponsored by the Urban family. From 10 a.m.-5 p.m., enjoy free admission to see the Urban's beloved, decorated trees and holiday collections, take photos with Santa and do holiday art projects in the Artspace. We will also have trees decorated by community […]

In combination with the special exhibition “Across the Atlantic: American Impressionism Through the French Lens," we invite you to travel back in time to the world of the Impressionists at this one-of-a-kind fine dining experience under a starry night sky at the Appleton. Indulge your senses in the elegance of the scents, flavors and music […]

In combination with the special exhibition “Across the Atlantic: American Impressionism Through the French Lens," we invite you to travel back in time to the world of the Impressionists at this one-of-a-kind fine dining experience at the Appleton. Indulge your senses in the elegance of the scents, flavors and music of the 1890s in this […]

Let this one-day workshop inspire your creative side! This month, learn to use pastels to create a unique work of art. $40 for Appleton members; $60 for nonmembers. To register and pay online, click here: https://cffoundation.wufoo.com/forms/20192020-art-101-workshops/ For questions, contact Hollis Mutch, mutchh@cf.edu.

To celebrate and honor our Veterans, we welcome retired Chaplain (Colonel) Janet Horton to speak on Sunday, November 10, 2 p.m. Chaplain Horton share her remarkable experiences and be inspired by how her deep faith in the promises of the Gospel and the idea of unselfish service brought her to change minds and hearts of […]

Fashion and art combine in this special workshop led by Maritza Jauregui-Rodriguez. Your clothing is your canvas — bring a pair of jeans, skirt, jacket, etc. and learn how to transform it into wearable art. $40 for Appleton members; $60 for nonmembers. For questions, contact Hollis Mutch, mutchh@cf.edu. To register and pay online, click here: […]

The CF International Film Series educates and inspires through films that are culturally, historically and artistically important. We hope you will join us as we explore and enjoy our world through great cinema. The film brings the paintings of Vincent van Gogh to life to tell his story. Every one of the 65,000 frames of […]

Exhibition curator Scott Schweigert, Reading Public Museum, will give a talk about the exhibition "Across the Atlantic: American Impressionism Through the French Lens." This free event is open to the public but does NOT include entry to “Across the Atlantic.”

First Saturdays are for families! This month’s art project is inspired by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, a leading Impressionist artist. This project is appropriate for ages 4 and up; accompanying adults welcome to participate. Free for all children and Appleton members; included with admission fee for adult nonmembers.

Director’s Circle members are invited to a VIP reception to celebrate the opening of "Across the Atlantic: American Impressionism Through the French Lens." At 7 p.m., exhibition curator Scott Schweigert from the Reading Public Museum will give a talk. RSVP is required. To RSVP or join the museum at the Director’s Circle level, contact Colleen […]

Join us on Halloween for a docent-led tour that explores the mysterious and fascinating dark side of some of the Appleton’s works of art - be prepared for chills and thrills! The tour is approximately 45 minutes and meets in the museum lobby. Free for Appleton members and included with regular admission fee for nonmembers. […]

The CF International Film Series educates and inspires through films that are culturally, historically and artistically important. We hope you will join us as we explore and enjoy our world though great cinema. “Lives Well Lived” is a feature documentary film by Sky Bergman that celebrates the incredible wit and wisdom of adults 75 to […]

The CF International Film Series educates and inspires through films that are culturally, historically and artistically important. We hope you will join us as we explore and enjoy our world though great cinema. “Lives Well Lived” is a feature documentary film by Sky Bergman that celebrates the incredible wit and wisdom of adults 75 to […]

Do you like Food? Cocktails? Wine? Dance music? Entertainment? Interactive Art Experiences? Like to See Lots of $$$$ Awarded to Your Favorite Arts Organizations? Want to See Your Friends Receive Awards for Supporting Our Local Arts Scene? Yes?!?!? Then this PARTY is for you! Please join us on Thursday, October 17th at The Appleton Museum […]

Please join us on Thursday, October 17th at The Appleton Museum of Art to celebrate our 12th Annual Applaud the Arts! Enjoy an evening of delicious tapas, cocktails, interactive art experiences and music by DJ Big Bert, and help us honor our 2019-2020 Cultural Grant and Arts Awards Recipients. To date, we have given over […]

We are 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." Guests may also visit the ARTSpace for art-making activities for the […]

Docent’s Choice Tours are scheduled on one Saturday a month; the topic is determined at the time of the tour based on visitor suggestions or the docent’s recommendation. All tours are approximately 45 minutes and range from gallery highlights throughout the museum to those focused on single exhibitions or specific subjects. Free for Appleton members […]

Inspired by the Harlem jazz imagery seen in Sharon Kerry-Harlan's art quilts in the exhibition "Urban Chatter," join the Greg Snider Quartet, led by CF professor and saxophonist Greg Snider, on a musical journey through the history of the Harlem Jazz Age. $10 for Appleton members; $15 for nonmembers. Find Tickets at: http://bit.ly/2knFAFo

The CF International Film Series educates and inspires through films that are culturally, historically and artistically important. We hope you will join us as we explore and enjoy our world though great cinema. “Ali and Nino” is the story of a romance that crosses political, geographic and religious divides. Azerbaijan, 1918: though he is Muslim […]

Let this one-day workshop inspire your creative side! This month, create an autumn-themed painting to get you in the mood for the change in seasons. $40 for Appleton members; $60 for nonmembers. To register and pay online, click here: https://cffoundation.wufoo.com/forms/20192020-art-101-workshops/ For questions, contact Hollis Mutch, mutchh@cf.edu.

First Saturdays are for families! This month’s art project is inspired by Japanese contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama. This project is appropriate for ages 4 and up; accompanying adults welcome to participate. Free for all children and Appleton members; included with admission fee for adult nonmembers.

This beginner-level workshop is perfect for new painters or artists new to water-soluble oil paints. All materials are provided. $50 for Appleton members; $75 for nonmembers. To register and pay online, click here: https://cffoundation.wufoo.com/forms/20192020-painting-workshops/ For questions, contact Hollis Mutch, mutchh@cf.edu, or 352-291-4455, ext. 1613.

The tour is approximately 45 minutes and meets in the museum lobby. Free for Appleton members and included with regular admission fee for nonmembers. For questions, contact AppletonMuseum@cf.edu.

The CF International Film Series educates and inspires through films that are culturally, historically and artistically important. We hope you will join us as we explore and enjoy our world though great cinema. When 8-year-old Shula turns up alone in a rural Zambian village, the locals are suspicious. A minor incident escalates to a full-blown […]

Let this one-day workshop inspire your creative side! This month, create a multi-piece geometric tile centerpiece — great for a gift, of your own home. $40 for Appleton members; $60 for nonmembers. To register and pay online, click here: http://bit.ly/2lutwSZ For questions, contact Hollis Mutch, mutchh@cf.edu.

First Saturdays are for families! This month’s art project is inspired by Piet Mondrian, a Dutch artist best known for his abstract paintings. This project is appropriate for ages 4 and up; accompanying adults welcome to participate. Free for all children and Appleton members; included with admission fee for adult nonmembers.

Enjoy music, food and fun at our annual After Hours concert series! Alpine Express returns to the Appleton's stage for an Oktoberfest celebration! Back by popular demand, Alpine Express entertains audiences with singing, yodeling, audience-participation and more. Their high-energy show consists of Traditional Oktoberfest music with yodeling; along with some unique folk instruments that can […]

Join us for a gallery talk with Leslie Peebles as she discusses the work in her solo exhibition "Florida Impressions: Relief Prints by Leslie Peebles." Free for Appleton members; included with regular admission fee for nonmembers.

Join us for a viewing of "Lost Springs," which follows the inimitable artist Margaret Ross Tolbert as she experiences the magic and beauty of a series of freshwater Florida springs forgotten by the state and left to decay behind a nearly 50-year-old failure of big government spending. Every three or more years, the water behind […]

Let these one-day workshops inspire your creative side! $40 for Appleton members; $60 for nonmembers. To register, contact Hollis Mutch at mutchh@cf.edu or 352-191-4455, ext. 1613. To register online, follow this link: https://cffoundation.wufoo.com/forms/q1w8bl5s1t44590/

Join us for Museum Day, where all ages are invited to enjoy the permanent collection, special exhibitions and ARTSpace with free admission all day. Appleton members always receive free admission but we encourage you to bring your nonmember friends! The education department will host an open house where visitors can see art-making demonstrations in our […]

Join us to celebrate the Mobile Photography Contest & Exhibitions. Photos on displays are the entries received for three categories: Landscapes, In the Museum, and My Kid Took That, with a special display for the top photo in each category. Awards will be announced during brief remarks at 6 p.m. This free event is open […]

Join us for a tour that explores how the art in the permanent collection reflects changes from the Old Regime to the Modern Period. From the French Revolution and beginnings of the Industrial Revolution, to the start of World War I in 1914, you're sure to learn something fascinating! The tour meets in the museum […]

Celebrate with artist Stephanie Brown at the opening of “Do Not Bleach: Work by Stephanie Brown” and “Urban Chatter: Sharon Kerry-Harlan” with a reception from 5-6 p.m. At 6 p.m. in the auditorium, a spoken word showcase will feature performances on the topic of appearance. This free event is open to the public. Hors d’oeuvres […]

Docent’s Choice Tours are scheduled on one Saturday a month; the topic is determined at the time of the tour based on visitor suggestions or the docent’s recommendation. All tours are approximately 45 minutes and range from gallery highlights throughout the museum to those focused on single exhibitions or specific subjects. Free for Appleton members […]

Join docent Jane Kellogg for a tour artists represented in the permanent collection who can also be found in major museums around the world. This tour will include new pieces not included in previous versions of this tour. The tour meets in the museum lobby at 2 p.m. Free for Appleton members; included with regular […]

Join us for a gallery talk with Vicki Jones as she discusses the work in her solo exhibition "Familiar Beauty: Drawings by Vicki Jones." Free for Appleton members; included with regular admission fee for nonmembers

Join us for Magical Night at the Museum, a special event for families. Embark on an enchanting adventure around the Appleton that includes unicorn carriage rides, artwork that will come to life, a magic show, mermaids and more! Make your way to the ARTSpace to create a magic wand or orb. Light refreshments will be […]

Explore the world of Pop Art, a movement that challenged the idea of fine art by using imagery from popular and mass culture, such as advertising, comic books and mundane cultural objects. Free for Appleton members; included with admission fee for adult nonmembers. This tour meets in the lobby and is approximately 45 minutes in […]

Join us for an afternoon of fun to learn about exciting summer opportunities for kids of all ages, all in one place! Held on the Appleton and Ocala Civic Theatre’s shared property, the expo will feature a broad range of organizations who are offering summer camps and children’s programs from science and nature to visual […]