Sunday, May 11
Video: Hockney, the Photographer  begins at 1:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 11
Exhibition Closing: Silver Springs: The Underwater World of Bruce Mozert

Saturday, May 10
Awards and Reception: For YIA and Sixth Congressional District artists and their families. 2 p.m. in the auditorium.

Saturday, May 10
Exhibition Opening: Young in Art and the Sixth Congressional District student art shows will be on display through May 25 in the Education Wing.

Sunday, May 4
Video: American Photography begins at 1:30 p.m.

Lecture/Book Signing: Lucy Tobias will discuss her book, 50 Great Walks in Florida published in February by the University Press of Florida. Program begins at 2:45 p.m.

Thursday, May 1
After Hours: Join in the fun as we welcome the Appleton debut of Le Monde Quintet, one of Florida’s hottest Latin jazz bands. The five-piece ensemble performs a rich mix of cultural styles. Le Monde is slated to perform in the courtyard, weather permitting. Don’t forget, the museum’s many fine collections and special exhibits are open during the evening at no additional charge. After Hours admission is $5 for members, $10 for non-members. A cash bar and food tickets (cash only) are also available with catering provided by the Gallery Square Catering. For information, call (352) 291-4455, ext. 1835.

Wednesday, April 30
Deadline: The William Zimmer Prize in Art Criticism Open to students currently enrolled in a fine arts program in any college or university. The $1,000 and $3,000 prizes are offered in conjunction with the United States tour of the Recent Works exhibition of the acclaimed Irish artist John Kingerlee. For eligibility and entry information, visit www.zimmerprize.org

Sunday, April 27, 3:00 p.m.
Concert: Ocala Youth Symphony
Free to members or with museum admission

Sunday, April 27, 2:30 p.m.
Lecture/Book signing: Gary Monroe, author of Silver Springs: The Underwater World of Bruce Mozert

Saturday, April 26, 1:30 p.m.
Movie: Never Say Never Again  Wrapping up the Silver Springs Film Series, Sean Connery is back as James Bond in this 1983 remake of Thunderball. 134 minutes. Admission $5.

Sunday, April 20
Video: Manatees: Lookout Below begins at 1:30 p.m.
Lecture: David Leach, photographer/producer at 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 19, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Family Day: Out of Africa

Sunday, April 13, 2-4 p.m.
Panel Discussion: From the Silk Road to the Taj Mahal: The Spread of Islamic Culture
Central Florida Community College Associate Professor Patrick Flemming, who spent a year in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan as a Fulbright Scholar, moderates this panel of five Fulbright Scholars. Free to members or with general museum admission.

Sunday, April 13
Please note: The scheduled video, American Photography, has been cancelled.

Saturday, April 12, 1:30 p.m.
Movie: Moonraker  Roger Moore takes a turn as 007 in this 1979 James Bond movie as the Silver Springs Film Series continues. 126 minutes. Admission $5.

Saturday, April 5, 1:30 p.m.
Movie: Thunderball  The Silver Springs Film Series continues with the 1965 film starring Sean Connery as Bond, James Bond. 130 minutes Admission $5.

Doors open/food service begins at 5 p.m. with musical performances in our courtyard beginning at 6 p.m. Admission is $5 for members, $10 for nonmembers. Food and drink also available at extra charge (cash only). Call 352-291-4455, ext. 1835 for details.

Sunday, March 30
Exhibition Closes: John Kingerlee: Recent Works

Sunday, March 30, 1:30 p.m.
Video: Portrait of an Artist: Isamu Nogouchi. Free to members or with general museum admission.

Saturday, March 29, 3 p.m.
Video: Art:21 This PBS contemporary art documentary, screened by The Studio at the Appleton, delves into the creative processes, ideas, and inspirations behind some of today’s most thought-provoking art and artists. Learn more about The Studio by calling 352-291-4455, ext. 1294.

Saturday, March 29, 1:30 p.m.
Movie: Tarzan’s New York Adventure wraps up the “Tarzan” features in ourcontinuing Silver Springs Film Series. The cost for the entire series is $50 and $40 for members or $5 per film.

Sunday, March 23, 1:30 p.m.
Video: Portrait of an Artist: Kandinsky. Free to members or with general museum admission.

Saturday, March 22, 1:30 p.m.
Movie: Tarzan Secret Treasure isthe fifth of the “Tarzan” features in ourcontinuing Silver Springs Film Series. The cost for the entire series is $50 and $40 for members or $5 per film.

Sunday, March 16, 2:30 p.m.
Lecture: Recent Works, discussionby noted art critic Dominique Nahas on Irish artist John Kingerlee’s exhibition, on display through March 30. Nehas, who is also one of the judges for The William Zimmer Prize in Art Criticism in conjunction with the Kingerlee exhibit, spent time with the artist at his home and studio in Ireland. Free to members or with general museum admission.

Sunday, March 16, 1:30 p.m.
Video: What Lies Beneath tribute to the late William Zimmer, longtime contributing art critic for the New York Times and curator of the John Kingerlee: Recent Works exhibition. Free to members or with general museum admission.

Saturday, March 15, 1:30 p.m.
Movie: Tarzan Finds a Son isthe fourth of the “Tarzan” features in ourcontinuing Silver Springs Film Series. The cost for the entire series is $50 and $40 for members or $5 per film.

Saturday, March 8, 1:30 p.m.
Movie: Tarzan Escapes is the third of the “Tarzan” features in ourcontinuing Silver Springs Film Series. The cost for the entire series is $50 and $40 for members or $5 per film.

Thursday, March 6, 5 p.m.
After Hours: Christian Tamburr Quartet, Acoustic Jazz. Tamburr is equally at home playing piano and trapset as well as orchestral percussion, though his instrument of choice is the vibraphone. He has played with Dave Brubeck, opened for Harry Connick Jr., and recently returned from an international tour with Julio Iglesias. This promises to be a family friendly performance you won’t want to miss! Doors open/food service begins at 5 p.m. with musical performances in our courtyard beginning at 6 p.m. Admission is $5 for members, $10 for nonmembers. Food and drink also available at extra charge (cash only). Call 352-291-4455, ext. 1835 for details.

Sunday, March 2, 3 p.m.
Lecture: Silver Springs: the Never Ending Challenge presented by Guy Marwick, former director of the Silver River Museum.

Sunday, March 2, 1:30 p.m.
Video: Portrait of an Artist: Jackson Pollock

Sunday, March 2, noon
Community Open HouseOnce again, admission is free as a thank you to the community.

Saturday, March 1, 1:30 p.m.
Movie: Tarzan and His Mate Man isthe second of the “Tarzan” features in ourcontinuing Silver Springs Film Series. The cost for the entire series is $50 and $40 for members or $5 per film.

Friday, Feb. 29, 5 p.m.
Deadline: Call to Artists for the 2008 Appleton Biennial.

Tuesday, Feb. 26
10 a.m. to noon or 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Beaded Glass Jewelry Class Beading, design and finishing techniques will be discussed and demonstrated. Students are encouraged to bring their own special beads to include in their project. Participation in Fused Glass Pendant class is not required and no previous beading skills are required. Fused glass components will be available (if you did not attend Fused Glass Pendant class on February 19) for an additional nominal fee, payable directly to the artist on the day of the class. Cost is $33 for members, $35 for nonmembers; attend both the glass classes on February 19 and February 26 for $60 for members, $65 nonmembers. Call 352-291-4455, extensions 1613 or 1836.

Sunday, Feb. 24, 2:30 p.m.
Lecture: Artist Beth Cox discusses the art of fused glass. Free to members or with general museum admission.

Sunday, Feb. 24, 1:30 p.m.
Video: Tiffany: The Mark of Excellence. Free to members or with general museum admission.

Saturday, Feb. 23, 1:30 p.m.
Movie: Tarzan the Ape Man isthe first of the “Tarzan” features in ourcontinuing Silver Springs Film Series. The cost for the entire series is $50 and $40 for members or $5 per film.

Wednesday, Feb. 20
Trip: Olde Timey Florida features a docent-led tour of the Cross Creek home of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, who won a Pulitzer Prize for “The Yearling.” The trip includes a catered lunch at the Herlong Mansion in Micanopy, musical presentation and special reading of Zora Neale Hurston’s “Their Eyes Were Watching God” by Shirley Dupree, folklorist and historian. Cost is $70 for members, $80 for nonmembers. Call Trips n Tours at 352-291-4456 for information or to reserve a spot.

Tuesday, Feb. 19
10 a.m. to noon or 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Fused Glass Pendant Class Learn the basics of the ancient art of glass fusing while making your own one-of--a-kind fused glass pendant. Michigan glass artist, Beth Cox will cover glass compatibility, design techniques and kiln procedures while you create a fanciful focal element for the Feb. 26th  Fused Glass Jewelry II class. Suitable for adults and older children with no previous glass working skills required. Registration ends February 15. Cost is $33 for members, $35 for nonmembers; attend the Beaded Glass Jewelry Class on February 26 and enjoy both classes for $60 for members, $65 nonmembers. Call 352-291-4455, extensions 1613 or 1836.

Sunday, Feb. 17, 3 p.m.
Lecture: Oral History of Silver Springs by Bill Ray, former public relations director for the Silver Springs attraction. Free to members and with general museum admission.

Sunday, Feb. 17, 1:30 p.m.
Movie: Jupiter’s Darling Free to members and with general museum admission.

Saturday, Feb. 16, 1:30 p.m.
Movie: The Creature Walks Among Us concludes the three-part “Creature” portion of the Silver Springs Film Series. Next up: the Tarzan features. The cost for the entire series is $50 and $40 for members or $5 per film.

Friday, Feb. 15
Registration deadline Today is your last chance to register for the Fused Glass Pendant (see Tuesday, Feb. 19 for details). To register, or for more information, call 352-291-4455, extensions 1613 or 1836.

Sunday, Feb. 10, 3 p.m.
Lecture: Paradise Park: The Forgotten Paradise at Silver Springs by author Cynthia Graham. Free to members and with general museum admission.

Sunday, Feb. 10, 1:30 p.m.
Movie: The Cotton Club Free to members or with general museum admission.

Saturday, Feb. 9, 8:30 a.m.
Creative Educators Workshop For details, contact Museum Educator Marsha Evans at 352-291-4455, ext. 1613.

Thursday, Feb. 7, 5 p.m.

Appleton Museum cancels Thursday’s After Hours
Due to a death in the family, jazz pianist Lenore Raphael has cancelled her After Hours performance set for Thursday, Feb. 7 at the Appleton Museum of Art in Ocala. No new performance date has been scheduled at this time. The cancellation does not affect other After Hours performances scheduled through June. For more information, call the Appleton at (352) 291-4455, ext. 1835

After Hours: Lenore Raphael Acclaimed New York City jazz pianist, aka the “Swinging Fox,” is back by popular demand. Known for her inventive, post-bop style, you won’t want to miss this class act. Doors open/food service begins at 5 p.m. with musical performances in the auditorium beginning at 6 p.m. Admission is $5 for members, $10 for nonmembers. Food and drink also available at extra charge (cash only). Call 352-291-4455, ext. 1835 for details.

Wednesday, Feb. 6
Trip: Olde Timey Florida features a docent-led tour of the Cross Creek home of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, who won a Pulitzer Prize for “The Yearling.” The trip includes a catered lunch at the Herlong Mansion in Micanopy, musical presentation and special reading of Zora Neale Hurston’s “Their Eyes Were Watching God” by Shirley Dupree, folklorist and historian. Cost is $70 for members, $80 for nonmembers. Call Trips n Tours at 352-291-4456 for information or to reserve a spot.

Sunday, Feb. 3, 4 p.m.
Closing Reception: Join Vermont artist Deidre Scherer for conversation and refreshments in the Courtyard Café. Free to members and with general museum admission.

Sunday, Feb. 3
Exhibitions Close This is the final day to view Vermont artist Deidre Scherer’s fine art fabric series Surrounded by Family and Friends and The Last Year.

Sunday, Feb. 3, 1:30 p.m.
Video/Lecture: Morrie Schwartz – Lessons on Living ABC news presentation followed by lecture by artist Deidre Scherer. Free to members and with general museum admission.

Saturday, Feb. 2, 1:30 p.m.
Movie: The Creature Returns continues our Silver Springs Film Series featuring movies filmed at the world- renowned Silver Springs attraction.
The cost for the entire series is $50 and $40 for members or $5 per film.

Sunday, Jan. 27, 1:30 p.m.
Video/Lecture: Sunset Storydocumentary followed by lecture/Q & A led by Rosamarie Lamm, Ph.D., director of University of South Florida/Lakeland Rath Senior conNEXTions and Education Center.

Saturday, Jan. 26, 1:30 p.m.
Movie: The Creature from the Black Lagoon kicks off our Silver Springs Film Series featuring movies filmed at the world-renowned Silver Springs attraction. The cost for the entire series is $50 and $40 for members or $5 per film.

Saturday, Jan. 26
Exhibition Opening for Silver Springs: The Underwater World of Bruce Mozert and John Kingerlee: Recent Works.

Friday, Jan. 25, 5-7 p.m.
Members Opening for Silver Springs: The Underwater World of Bruce Mozert and John Kingerlee: Recent Works. Refreshments in the lobby. Free to members, including memberships purchased during the reception.

Friday, Jan. 25, 4 p.m.
Director’s Circle Reception and Exhibit Preview for Silver Springs: The Underwater World of Bruce Mozert and John Kingerlee: Recent Works. Refreshments and remarks in the Courtyard Café.

Sunday, Jan. 20, 1:30 p.m.
Video/Q&A: Do Not Go Gently, film and discussion, “The Power of Imagination in Aging,” led by the film’s director, Melissa Godoy.

Saturday, Jan. 19, 1:30 p.m.
Video/Q&A:  Do Not Go Gently, film and discussion, “The Power of Imagination in Aging” led by the film’s director, Melissa Godoy.

Sunday, Jan. 13, 1:30 p.m.
Movie: Iris Free to members or with general museum admission.

Saturday, Jan. 12, 3 p.m.
Video: Art:21 This PBS contemporary art documentary, screened by The Studio at the Appleton, delves into the creative processes, ideas, and inspirations behind some of today’s most thought-provoking art and artists. Learn more about The Studio by calling 352-291-4455, ext. 1294.

Thursday, Jan. 10
Museum Visit: Art from the Ashes: In Stabiano, Exploring the Ancient Seaside Villas of the Roman Elite at The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens in Jacksonville. Cost is $70 for members, $80 for nonmembers. Trip includes lunch. To learn more, visit our Trips n Tours page or call 352-291-4456.

Sunday, Jan. 6, 12:30 p.m.
Video/Q&A:  Holding Our Own: Embracing the End of Life documentary and discussion with the film’s director, Camilla Rockwell.

Tuesday, Jan. 1
Closed/ New Years Day

Sunday, Dec. 30
Exhibitions Close This is the final day to view Diana, Princess of Wales: Dresses for a Cause. Parties of four or fewer may purchase tickets at the door. Visit Dresses for a Cause on this Web sitefor more information. My Favorite Thingalso ends today.

Sunday, Dec. 30, 1:30 p.m.
Movie: The Queen Academy Award winner Helen Mirren reigns supreme in this witty and ingenious look at a moment that rocked the house of Windsor: the week following the sudden death of Princess Diana in 1997.

Tuesday, Dec. 25
Christmas Day/Closed

Sunday, Dec. 23, 1:30 p.m.
Video: Christmas at Ripon Cathedral Musical celebration featuring Dame Janet Baker, Robert Hardy and the Ripon Cathedral Choir.

Sunday, Dec. 16, 1:30 p.m.
Video: Swan Lake  In tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales, we invite you to enjoy her favorite ballet, Swan Lake, in this 1988 version of the timeless tale of redemption through love as performed by the Bolshoi Ballet Company at the Bolshoi Theater. The ballet features Maya Plisetskaya as Odette/Odile. 81 minutes.

Sunday, Dec. 9, 1:30 p.m.
Video: Treasures of the British Crown Includes footage of the interior of royal residences and modern royal events and ceremonies normally unseen by the public.

Thursday, Dec. 6, 5-9 p.m.
After Hours: The Central Florida Symphony Orchestra string quintet returns to help ring in the holidays.

Sunday, Nov. 25, 1:30 p.m.
Movie: The Devil Wears Prada. This sinfully funny send-up of high fashion features Academy Award winner Meryl Streep and Princess Diaries’ star, Anne Hathaway.

Thursday, Nov. 22
Thanksgiving Day/Closed

Sunday, Nov. 18,

Tea Tasting: Tantalizing Tea Fine Teas
Join Kathy Niles, owner of Tantalizing Tea Fine Teas of Eustis, for free tea tastings on the hour in our lobby. Kathy will demonstrate the correct way to brew and serve tea and her special blends will be available for sale in the Appleton’s museum shop.

Video: Masterpieces of British Art, 1:30 p.m.

Lecture: Suzanne King, 2:30 p.m.
Join the lady who started it all as she talks about the vision of bringing Dresses for a Cause to the Appleton, and her mission as founder of the national Pink Ribbons Crusade to raise funds for breast cancer prevention and awareness.

Saturday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m.
Opening of Deidre Scherer’s Surrounded by Family and Friends and The Last Year. These extraordinary exhibits will be on display through Feb. 3, 2008. Visit Coming Exhibitions for more information.

Sunday, Nov. 11, 1 p.m.
Movie: Ready to Wear will be shown following the book-signing at 2:30 p.m. This Robert Altman’s broadside at the world of fashion stars Julia Roberts, Tim Robbins, Lauren Bacall and Sophia Loren.

Saturday, Nov. 10
Special Event: Tea, Talk and Book Signing. Join Darren McGrady, author of Eating Royally and Princess Diana’s personal chef, at 10:30 a.m. for a mother/daughter tea, or at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person and reservations are required. Call 352-291-4455 for reservations.
SOLD OUT

Sunday, Nov. 4, 1:30 p.m.
Video: London City of Majesty. Tour London as seen through the eyes of its artists, architects and poets.

Thursday, Nov. 1, 5-9 p.m.
After Hours: Morningbell , one of the most popular soft rock bands in Central Florida, makes its After Hours debut center state in our auditorium. Doors open and food service begins at 5 p.m., with music at 6 p.m. Admission is $5 for museum members, $10 for non-members. Admission includes access to all galleries excluding Diana, Princess of Wales: Dresses for a Cause.

Sunday, Oct. 28, 1:30 pm.
Video: Castle Award-winning PBS documentary focuses on the castles of England and the people who built them. Based on the internationally celebrated book by David Macaulay.

Sunday, Oct. 21, 1:30 pm.
Movie: Their Eyes Were Watching God showing as part of the annual One Book/One Community project.

Thursday, Oct. 18, 4:30 p.m.
Art program: Kool Kidz Artz Konnection III
Meets Thursdays through Nov. 15, for ages 8-12. Call 352-291-4455, ext. 1836.
CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Sunday, Oct. 14, noon
Opening of Diana, Princess of Wales: Dresses for a Cause in the special exhibition gallery of the Edith-Marie Appleton Wing.

Lecture: Nigel Arch, director of Kensington Palace, art historian and author will share the history of dressing royals and anecdotes about Princess Diana, 2:30 p.m. in the auditorium

English Tea: Enjoy a traditional English High Tea as part of the Dresses for a Cause experience. Seatings are at 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Cost is $15 (in addition to exhibit admission) and reservations are required.

Please note: Special ticketing is in effect for the exhibit, lecture and teas. For ticket information, please visit Diana, Princess of Wales: Dresses for a Cause or call 352-291-4455.

Friday, Oct. 12
Members and Director’s Circle Opening for Diana, Princess of Wales: Dresses for a Cause. Preview and refreshments from 1-3 p.m., 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. with opening remarks at 6 p.m.

Because a large turnout is expected, the preview is for members only and reservations are required. Please call 252-291-4455, ext 1255 by Friday, Oct. 5 and leave your name, how many will attend and the time you wish to preview the exhibit.

Sunday, Oct. 7,  2:30 p.m.
Lecture: Ellen Petho, Princess Diana dress owner, will whet your appetite for the coming exhibition.

Sunday, Oct. 7, 1:30 p.m.
Video: Cathedral

Friday, Oct. 5
Deadline: Members only preview for Diana, Princess of Wales: Dresses for a Cause. Call 352-291-4455, ext. 1255 for reservations. Not a member? Join now and attend the preview free by calling 352-291-4455, ext. 1831.

Thursday, Oct. 4, 5 p.m.
Appleton After Hours celebrates “Art-oberfest” with the return of The Swinging Bavarians. Pull on your lederhosen and get ready to enjoy an evening of song and dance in the courtyard. Admission is $5 for members, $10 for non-members, and food and drink tickets at additional charge. For information, call 291-4455, ext. 1835

Thursday, Oct. 4, 1:30 p.m.
Art Studio: Drawing from a Model
Art students and professionals, 15 and older, meet each Thursday through Nov. 8 to draw from live models in a non-structured/non-instructional, studio environment. $65 for members, $72 for nonmembers and free to immediate families of active military personnel. Call (352) 291-4455, ext. 1836

Sunday, Sept. 30, 1:30 p.m.
Art class: Painting with Soft Pastels
For ages 14 and older, and for all skill levels, taught by artist Nancy Moskovitz. Call 352 291-4455, ext. 1836 to learn more.

Sunday, Sept. 30, 1:30 p.m.
Video: Westminster Abbey

Sunday, Sept. 23, 1:30 p.m.
Video: At the Met: the Tournament and London’s Monets  
Free with museum admission

Saturday, Sept. 22
Registration deadline for Painting with Soft Pastels
This 5-week class, for ages 14 to adult, is great for all levels and all painting styles. Artist Nancy Moskovitz will demonstrate a variety of ways to prepare surfaces for exciting “starts.” Students will learn quick and fun approaches to composition, design and values. The class meets from 1:30-3:30 p.m. each Sunday through Oct. 28. $90 members, $99, nonmembers, and free to immediate families of active military personnel. Call 352-291-4455, ext. 1836 to register.

Sunday, Sept. 16, 1:30 p.m.
Video: Claes Oldenburg
Claes Oldenburg’s fanciful and oversized sculptures based on food and other domestic items brought him to national prominence in the art world in the 1960s as one of the preeminent Pop Artists. This program takes viewers to his New York studio, the Guggenheim Museum and Petaluma, Calif., where he constructs a Giant Hoseball. 54 minutes. Free with museum admission.

Thursday, Sept. 13, 4:30 p.m.
Art program: Kool Kidz Artz Konnection II
Meets Thursdays through Oct. 11, for ages 8-12. Another session is set for Oct. 18 – Nov. 15.  Call 352-291-4455, ext. 1836.
CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Sunday, Sept. 9 1:30 p.m. 
Video: Louise Nevelson: Portrait of an Artist
Nevelson, only recognized for her genius in sculpture when she was in her 70s, had little money for art materials. She haunted the streets of New York City, hunting for “useful” garbage with which she constructed her special environmental art at a time before it was a buzz word in the American vernacular. 30 minutes.

Video: Chihuly Working with Pino Signoretto
Chihuly, famous for reaching out for inspiration and collaboration, asked the Venetian master glass sculptor, Pino Signoretto, to come to Seattle and create new pieces of amazing artistry, scale and finesse. 30 minutes

Thursday, Sept. 6, 5 p.m.
Appleton After Hours kicks offan exciting new season with one of the series’ most popular musical groups, Bill Allred’s Classic Jazz Band. The eight-piece ensemble can do it all, from big band swing and hot Dixieland to blues and showy ragtime. You won’t want to miss this fun-filled, family-friendly performance in our courtyard. Our nonprofit event partner for the evening is the Florida Center for the Blind. Check back soon for catering details. Admission is $5 for members, $10 for non-members, and food and drink tickets at additional charge. For information, call 291-4455, ext. 1835.

Thursday, Sept. 6, 10:15 a.m.
Gigglers & Wigglers: Out of Africa
For preschoolers, ages 3-6, and their caregivers. The program meets for one hour each Thursday through Nov. 4. Call 291-4455, ext. 1836.
CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Friday, Aug. 31
Registration deadline for Gigglers & Wigglers: Out of Africa
Preschoolers, ages 3-6, and their caregivers are invited to learn about Africa in the African galleries and then enjoy a creative moments with related classroom activities. The program takes place at 10:15 a.m. each Thursday from Sept. 6 through Oct. 4. Cost for 5-week session: $20, members, $25, nonmembers, and free to immediate families of active military personnel. Call 291-4455, ext. 1836.
CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Sunday, Aug. 26, 1:30 p.m.                     
Video: Chuck Close: A Portrait in Progress
Since 1969, when Chuck Close’s first series of black/white heads was exhibited, his paintings have fascinated the public. Working from Polaroid photographs, Close paints his family, friends and fellow artists. In 1988, when he was 48 years old, he suffered a collapse of the spinal artery, which left him partially paralyzed. His recovery and achievement in painting is nothing short of miraculous.57 minutes.
CANCELLED WHILE MUSEUM IS CLOSED

Thursday, Aug. 23, 1:30 p.m.
Art Studio: Drawing from a Model
Art students and professionals meet each Thursday through Sept. 27 to draw from live models in a non-structured/non-instructional, studio environment. One other session is set for Oct. 4-Nov. 8 $65 for members, $72 for nonmembers and free to immediate families of active military personnel. Call (352) 291-4455, ext. 1836
CANCELLED WHILE MUSEUM IS CLOSED

Sunday, Aug. 19, 1:30 p.m.                     
Video: Chihuly Working with Pino Signoretto
Chihuly, famous for reaching out for inspiration and collaboration, asked the Venetian master glass sculptor, Pino Signoretto, to come to Seattle and create new pieces of amazing artistry, scale and finesse. 30 minutes.
CANCELLED WHILE MUSEUM IS CLOSED

Sunday, Aug. 12, 1:30 p.m.                     
Video: Claes Oldenburg
Claes Oldenburg’s fanciful and oversized sculptures based on food and other domestic items brought him to national prominence in the art world in the 1960s as one of the preeminent Pop Artists. This program takes viewers to his New York studio, the Guggenheim Museum and Petaluma, Calif., where he constructs a Giant Hoseball. 54 minutes. Free with museum admission.
CANCELLED WHILE MUSEUM IS CLOSED

Sunday, Aug. 5, 1:30 p.m.    SUNDAY VIDEOS ARE CANCELLED WHILE MUSEUM IS CLOSED                    
Video: Louise Nevelson: Portrait of an Artist
Nevelson, only recognized for her genius in sculpture when she was in her 70s, had little money for art materials. She haunted the streets of New York City, hunting for “useful” garbage with which she constructed her special environmental art at a time before it was a buzz word in the American vernacular. 30 minutes. Free with museum admission.

Sunday, Aug. 5, 2:30 p.m.    TO BE RESCHEDULED WHEN MUSEUM REOPENS                   
Lecture: 200 Years of History through the Eyes of Dolls
Sherry Minton, accredited member of the American Society of Appraisers, discusses 19th century doll collecting, appraisal, conservation and restoration. Free with museum admission.

Sunday, July 29, 1:30 p.m.                      
Video: Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art of the 50s and 60s
Works by Jasper John, Helen Frankenthaler, de Kooning, Warhol, Lichtenstein and Franz Kline are explored in this video. 60 minutes. Free with museum admission.

Sunday, July 22, 1:30 p.m.                      
Video: Thomas Eakins: A Motion Portrait
Narrated by actor Sam Watterson, and shot in location in Philadelphia, this film
Combines dramatic re-creation with documentary photographs, interviews and archival footage to tell Eakin’s tragic and heroic story. Kevin Conway, renowned stage and screen actor, plays the role of Eakins. 60 minutes. Free with museum admission.

Sunday, July 15, 1:30 p.m.                      
Video: In Open Air: A Portrait of the American Impressionists
This video features some of the finest paintings created during this period and travels to locales that inspired the artists’ work. It explores the influence of the French Impressionists and reveals how the American painters developed unique paintings styles that were entirely their own. 28 minutes. Free with museum admission.

Thursday, July 12, 1:30 p.m.
Art Studio: Drawing from a Model
Art students and professionals, 15 and older, meet each Thursday through Aug. 16 to draw from live models in a non-structured/non-instructional, studio environment. Other sessions set for Aug. 23-Sept. 27 and Oct. 4-Nov. 8 $65 for members, $72 for nonmembers and free to immediate families of active military personnel. Call (352) 291-4455, ext. 1836

Wednesday, July 11, 1 p.m.
Kool Kidz Artz Konnection

Kool Kidz, for ages 8-13, explores the culture, geography and arts of countries represented by the Appleton's permanent collection. The group meets each Wednesday from 1-4 p.m. Cost includes all supplies: $125 for members, $137 nonmembers. Call (352) 291-4455, ext. 1836 to learn more.

Wednesday, July 11, 10 a.m.
Beginning Portraiture

More advanced students, ages 14 to adult, will work with award-winning artist Rosalie Vaccaro using live models and photographs. Class meets each Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is $85 for members, $93 for nonmembers. Space is limited so call (352) 291-4455, ext. 1836 to register.

Master of the romantic, Isabel Bishop’s preoccupation with the ordinary produced a style uniquely her own. For more than half a century, she painted the shop girls, hoboes, and student she saw on the streets of New York City. Scenes from her paintings and her life illuminate her personality and bring to the viewer a deeper understanding of her work. 30 minutes. Free with museum admission.

Friday, July 6
Summer Program registration deadline
Sign up today for the Appleton’s sizzling art programs:
Kool Kidz Artz Konnection I, ages 8-13; Beginning Portraiture, 14 to adult; and Drawing from a Model, ages 15 (with parental permission) to adult.

Kool Kidz meets at 1 p.m. each Wednesday, July 11-Aug. 8, to explore the culture, geography and arts of countries represented by the Appleton's permanent collection.$125 for members, $137 nonmembers, FREE to immediate families of active military personnel. Call (352) 291-4455, ext. 1836.            Beginning Portraiture meets at 10 a.m. each Wednesday, July 11-Aug. 8, to work with award-winning artist Rosalie Vaccaro using live models and photographs.$85 for members, $93 for nonmembers, FREE to immediate families of active military personnel.. Space is limited so call (352) 291-4455, ext. 1836 to register. Call (352) 291-4455, ext. 1836

Sunday, July 1
Summer Hours Begin

During July and August, the museum will be closed to both Monday and Tuesday; however, administrative offices remain open. Regular operating hours resume Tuesday, Sept. 4.

Sunday, July 1, 1:30 p.m.            
Videos: William Merritt Chase at Shinnecock
Chase established the first important outdoor summer school of art in America in 1891 at Shinnecock, in Long Island, N.Y. This film highlights his years there with images of his paintings and archival photographs interwoven with footage of the area as it is today. 26 minutes. Free with museum admission

The Landscapes of Frederic Edwin Church
This film traces Church’s career from his early studies in the Catskills and the Hudson River Valley with the eminent landscape painter, Thomas Cole, through his maturity, when he became of the nation’s most celebrated landscape painters. 29 minutes. Free with museum admission.

Through reenactments, old film footage and commentary by Rockwell himself, we see his world in all its beauty and simplicity, symbolizing the hopes and ideals of millions of Americans. His Saturday Evening Post covers and his faces – common faces of common people – reflect the artist’s vision of an age of belief and pride. 30 minutes. Free with museum admission.

This relaxed documentary features an interview with the artist, intercut with examples of his work and of the landscapes and environmental images that inspire it. Wyeth is very much a traditionalist, looking for “truth” in his compositions and portraits, which are broadly realistic, but disturbingly provocative. 69 minutes. Free with museum admission.

Running through Sept. 16, Twenty Years of Collecting highlights some of the most unique and diverse objects acquired by the Appleton since it opened in 1987. Think you’ve seen it all? Think again: the 50-plus pieces in the exhibition have seldom, or never, been seen by the public. My Favorite Thing, on the other hand, exhibits the museum’s most popular pieces as nominated by visitors. See if your favorite is one of the top vote-getters. My Favorite Thing will remain on display through Dec. 31.

Join us in the Courtyard Café as we toast 20 years of connecting art and life with a special reception followed by a preview of our newest exhibitions. Twenty Years of Collecting features art and artifacts seldom or never seen by the public while My Favorite Thing showcases the most popular works in the Appleton’s permanent collection. Not a member? Join at the opening and start enjoying all the benefits!

The Hudson River School was the first school of American landscape painters, including Thomas Cole and his followers. Inspired by the compelling beauty and romance of the Hudson River Valley, these artists portrayed it and other wilderness areas with an almost mystical reverence. The program features more than 200 paintings and prints of the period and juxtaposes dramatic location photography of the Hudson River area, many of which are featured in the outstanding works by Cole, Asher Durand, Fredric Church, Albert Bierstadt, Gifford and George Innes. 57 minutes. Free with museum admission.

Highlighting Electra Havemeyer Webb’s collection comprised of hundreds of thousands of American folk art pieces at the world-renowned Shelburne Museum of Vermont. Ann Southern narrates this kaleidoscopic tour hosted by John Wilmerding. We glimpse everything from whimsical whirlajigs to a 900-ton side-wheeler, The Ticonderoga. This video pays tribute to a pioneering collector who taught us to appreciate ordinary objects made by ordinary people. 28 minutes. Free with museum admission.

Cocteau was a member of an extraordinarily creative group of artists found in Paris during the early 20th century, among them Picasso, Renoir, Nijinsky and Charlie Chaplin. The documentary draws on personal photographs, archival film clips and views of Cocteau’s home and garden, as well as his appearances, to paint a portrait of his many talents. 58 minutes. Free with museum admission.

Based on Emily Bronte’s masterpiece, this classic tale of passion, hatred and revenge stars Laurence Olivier, Merle Oberon and David Niven. 104 minute. Free with museum admission.

Documentary explores the period of advances enjoyed by women at the highest level of society – advances often made at the expense of the less-fortunate working class. Filmed in conjunction with the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the video features Marisa Berenson, Diana Vreeland and Stella Blum, as well as a dazzling array of gowns, costumes period paintings and music. 60 minutes. Free with museum admission.

Bring your sketchpad and pencil and draw along with retired CFCC Art Professor and award-winning artist, Jack Thursby, as he draws from a live model while talking about the historical practice of using live models in painting compositions. Must pre-register by April 26. Call (352) 291-4455, ext. 1836.

Get an early start celebrating Cinco de Mayo when Appleton After Hours welcomes Ya’Gozo, one of Florida’s hottest Latin jazz bands. Ya’Gozo’s six-piece ensemble performs a rich mix of cultural styles, including Brazilian Jazz, Funk, Smooth Jazz, and Afro Cuban. Ya’Gozo is slated to perform in the courtyard, weather permitting. Don’t forget, the museum’s many fine collections and special exhibits are open during the evening at no additional charge. After Hours admission is $5 for members, $10 for non-members. A cash bar and food tickets (cash only) are also available with catering provided by the Hilton Ocala. For information, call (352) 291-4455, ext. 1835.

Thursday, May 3, 10:15 a.m.
Gigglers & Wigglers: What we can learn from faces

Sunday, April 29, 2 p.m.
Ocala Youth Symphony

Join CFCC students and faculty as they unveil the 2007 edition of Imprints, which has won awards for the quality of its literary and visual work. Original, student-produced art that graces Imprints will also be on display.

Join Gerald Ackerman – renowned scholar, art historian and former Appleton Eminent Scholar Chair at Florida State University, as he discusses 19th century academic art and the shift in public perception and acceptance of William Adolphe Bouguereau as a noteworthy artist. Free with museum admission/membership.

2:30 p.m. Awards
3:30 p.m. Reception for student artists, teachers and guests

Sunday, April 8, 1:30 p.m.
Video: Daphnis and Chloe  

With music by Maurice Ravel, and choreography by Graeme Murphy, this skillful and spellbinding performance by the Sydney Dance Company of the ancient story of young love is given a modern twist. After the 60-minute film, be sure and see the oil painting, Daphnis and Chloe by Elizabeth Jane Gardner, which is part of the Appleton’s permanent collection on tour with the national exhibition, “In the Studios of Paris: William Bouguereau & His American Student,” which is now on display in our featured gallery. Free with museum admission/membership.

Appleton After Hours welcomes Lenore Raphael, the “Swinging Fox” and one of the world’s top jazz pianists. Her wonderfully inventive post-bop style has a delightful, playful touch that will keep you swinging. Admission is $5 for members, $10 for non-members. Catering will be by Felix’s with drink and food tickets available. Additional event parking, with free shuttle to the museum, is available at Scudder’s Gallery Square.  For information, call 291-4455, ext. 1835.

This film reveals a society lost in decadence but teetering on the brink of a revolution that would change the world. 53 minutes. Free with museum admission/membership.

Come with your preschooler each Thursday through April 26 and learn about China, Japan and Indian in the Asian galleries, then experience creative moments of related classroom activities. For children ages 3-6 and their caregivers. Cost is $20 for members, $25 for non-members, and full scholarships are available for immediate families of active military personnel. Space is limited, please register by March 15 by calling (352) 291-4455, ext. 1836

Patrick Fleming, CFCC associate professor of business, technology and workforce learning, spent the 2005-2006 Academic Year in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan as a Fulbright Scholar. This presentation focuses on two projects he developed while in Central Asia: a literary archaeology on Tugelbai Syddykbekov, the first major author in Kyrgyzstan, and an actual dig conducted in the Arys Region of Kazakhstan. Free with museum admission/membership.

This offers museum professionals and museum-studies students an opportunity to learn from Rustin Levenson, one of the foremost experts in the field. The program includes a gallery walk and questions and answers. Contact museum Registrar Barbara Chamberlain at (352) 291-4455, ext. 1605 for details.

With narration by Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and Diana Vreeland, this video evokes “the beautiful era” of 1880-1914 when the wealthy upper classes of the Western world gave themselves over to a life of elegance and pleasure. The film, 60 minutes, is free with museum admission/membership.

Sunday, March 18, 3 p.m.
Program/Book-signing: Painting Conservation

This second in a series of conservation seminars features Rustin Levenson, conservation director of Rustin Levenson Art Conservation Associates with offices in Miami and New York city. Ms. Levenson will deliver a one-hour presentation followed by questions and answers about ways to preserve and protect cherished paintings – whether in a museum setting or in the home. Participants will also receive extensive take-aways, including a painting conservation primer, tips of “do’s and don’ts,” and list of resources. Ms. Levenson will also be on hand to sign her latest book on conservation, which will be available for sale in the Museum Shop. The cost for the seminar is $5 for museum members, $10 for non-members. For more information, call (352) 291-4455, ext. 1605.

Recognition and reception for Appleton volunteers and docents.

Near the end of his life, Ingres, one of the most influential French artists of the 19th century, assembled 25 nude women on a lovingly prepared canvas that, even today, inspires as much angst as it does awe. The 30-minute film is free with museum admission/membership.

Dr. Leslie Hammond, coordinator of curatorial affairs and chief curator at the Appleton, will discuss her 14th trip to Greece last summer when she participated in the first of three excavations at the site of Mt. Lykaion in the Peloponnesus of Greece. During her presentation, Dr. Hammond will summarize her experiences, focusing on the current project, and discuss her year as a Fulbright Scholar. Free with museum admission/membership.

Appleton After Hours explodes with the red-hot talent of jazz vocalist Toscha Comeaux who performed to standing-room-only crowds at the Appleton last September. Her courtyard performance includes a four-piece ensemble. Don’t forget to slip away during the evening and enjoy the museum’s many fine exhibits including “In the Studios: William Bouguereau & His America Students.” Our nonprofit event partner for March is Leadership Ocala-Marion County Alumni (LOMA). Admission is $5 for members, $10 for non-members, and food and drink tickets are available with catering provided by the Hilton Ocala. For information, call 291-4455, ext. 1835.

Come learn what makes artists tick: a panel of practicing artists/art educators will discuss the impact that having mentors and being mentors have had on their work, personal aesthetics and ethics.

Once again, in appreciation for the community’s support, the Appleton throws open its doors with free admission. Come meet the staff and enjoy our many fine exhibits.

In the Studio’s curator, James Peck, will discuss Bouguereau’s many contributions to subsequent American Art. Peck, adjunct professor in fine arts at Tulsa University, is The Philbrook’s curator of European and American Art and helped write and edit the exhibition catalogue.

Held each Saturday through April 28. The class, taught by artist Vicki Pritchard, is for intermediate oil painting students, ages 14 to adult. Pre-register by January 26 by calling 291-4455, ext. 1836.

Runs through May 27 along with Lazy Days of France: Paintings by François Gall and Gabriel Spat. Organized by The Philbrook Museum of Art, this is the first ever exhibition to the first-ever exhibition to focus on Bouguereau’s larger-than-life personality and the generation of accomplished artists he trained in the later half of the 19th century. Two works from the Appleton’s permanent collection are featured in the nationally touring exhibition.

Members enjoy light hors d’oeuvres to kick off In the Studios of Paris: William Bouguereau and His American Students along with Lazy Days of France: Paintings by François Gall and Gabriel Spat. Not a member? Join at the opening and enjoy all the benefits.

What could be more romantic? The Central Florida Symphony Orchestra string quintet, led by CFSO conductor/director Dr. James Plondke, will fill the auditorium with beautiful music. Don’t forget to steal away with that special someone to view the exhibits and enjoy a delicious meal catered by Felix’s. For an encore, our nonprofit event partner for the evening is also the CFSO. Admission is $6, free to members, and food and drink tickets are available. For information, call 291-4455, ext. 1835.

CFCC humanities professor Scott Olsen will discuss the effect his sabbatical year in South America had on writing his new book. Following his presentation, Dr. Olsen will sign copies of The Golden Section, available for sale in the Museum Shop.

Classroom teachers in all disciplines will learn to use art and art processes as well as the resources of the Appleton Permanent Collection to teach all manner of subjects. Continuing education credit and mentoring hours can be earned through participation. Continental breakfast, lunch and supplies are provided. The cost is $15 if registered by January 19, otherwise it’s $20 at the door. To register or learn more, call 291-4455, ext. 1836.

Students ages 10-14 continue honing their drawing skills with artist James Vredevoogd. Class meets Tuesday and Thursdays through February 22; students must register by January 19. Call the Museum Education department at 291-4455, ext. 1836 for information.

After School Family Camp: How to Look at Art: Elements of Design

Museum Educator Marsha Evans will help you enjoy your next trip through the galleries by explaining why artists do what they do. Open to all ages, the class meets each Tuesday through February 20. Call 291-4455, ext. 1836 to register by January 19.

Sunday, January 21, 1:30 p.m.
Video: Against the Odds: The Artists of the Harlem-Renaissance

Narrated by actor Joe Morton, this documentary features more than 130 rarely seen paintings, prints, photographs and sculptures by black artists and even more rarely seen archival footage of those artists at work.

Friday, Jan. 19, 2007
A Special Evening with Col. Matthew Bogdanos

Meet the “Raider of the Lost Art,” Col. Matthew Bogdanos, author of the best-selling Thieves of Baghdad, as he shares efforts to recover priceless antiquities stolen from the Iraq National Museum during the fall of Baghdad. His is a story filled with history, humor and humanity – it is also a story ideally told in tandem with the Appleton’s efforts to restore and protect the museum’s permanent collections. Tickets are $250 per person or $400 per couple to attend the presentation, reception and book signing (book included) as well as a VIP dinner with the colonel. The cost to attend the lecture, reception and book-signing (book and dinner excluded) is $75 per person.

Proceeds will assist with conservation of the Appleton’s permanent collections while royalties from the sale of Thieves of Baghdad benefit the Iraq National Museum. For reservations, call (352) 291-4455, ext. 1255 or call (352) 29104455, ext. 1835 for more details.

Sunday, January 14, 1:30 p.m.
Video: Swan Lake

Natalia Makarova and Anthony Dowell of the Royal Ballet perform this love story to the classical music of Tchaikovsky.

Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007
Video: The Incas Remembered

Centuries ago, they performed miraculously technical brain surgery, built modern irrigation canals, made agricultural discoveries still used by modern man and were master builders. Their miracles are presented din this engrossing special by award-winning filmmaker Lucy Jarvis. 60 minutes.

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