Current Exhibitions | Appleton Museum of Art / College of Central Florida

A Dickens Christmas : The Urban Family's Holiday Exhibition

November 4, 2023 - January 7, 2024

One of Ocala's best holiday traditions is back, adorning the first floor of the museum in full holiday cheer. (more…)

Florida Flair : Works from the Ina Gotler-Colen and Gladys Shafran Kashdin Endowed Acquisitions Fund for Florida Artists

September 26, 2023 - January 7, 2024

A selection of works from the permanent collection from the Ina Gotler-Colen and Gladys Shafran Kashdin Endowed Acquisitions Fund for Florida Artists. (more…)

Skylines to Hemlines : Art Deco Design from the Permanent Collection

October 14, 2023 - January 14, 2024

Curated and displayed for the first time ever from the Appleton’s impressive permanent collection of Art Deco objects, "Skylines to Hemlines" presents more than 150 objects that offer an introductory overview to early 20th century fine and decorative arts, architecture, design, fashion, jewelry and more created in the interwar period. (more…)

The Unscene South : Charles Eady Revisits History

July 1, 2023 - January 28, 2024

A little-known population of Blacks lived free in the United States, long before Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation ended slavery. Through Charles Eady's paintings, "The Unscene South" shares evidence and details of their existence, and presents opportunities to view the realities of their daily lives, seeking to eliminate many misconceptions about Blacks and the South. (more…)

Caught Up in History and Captured on Film : Randy Batista’s Photographs of Florida and Cuba

July 1, 2023 - January 28, 2024

On display in the Balcony Gallery for Florida Artists, this solo exhibition highlights the Gainesville-based artist's journeys through his lenses following graduation from the University of Florida. (more…)

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Artistic Legacy : The Story of Arthur I. Appleton

July 5, 2021 - December 31, 2025

Ever wondered where the Appleton Museum of Art got its name, or how the museum found a home in Ocala? Stroll through the history of the Appleton Family and the museum to learn all about Marion County's cultural gem. (more…)