Presented by the College of Central Florida’s Ira Holmes International Film Series, see a screening of "Close to Vermeer." (NR, Netherlands, 2023, 1 hour, 19 minutes) Capturing the imagination of the art world – with glowing reviews, global publicity, and tickets sold out through the entirety of its run – the Rijksmuseum’s Vermeer retrospective is […]
Visit on the December 7 Free First Saturday for the annual Holiday Community Day. Enjoy free admission all day to see “A Dickens Christmas: The Urban Family’s Holiday Exhibition,” as well as other holiday displays and special exhibitions. Make festive crafts in the Artspace, and from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., have your picture taken with Santa […]
The Appleton is closed in observance of New Year's Day. Regular hours will resume tomorrow.
Visit the Appleton on January 4 for Free First Saturday! Admission to the museum is free from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Explore the permanent collection, special exhibitions, and enjoy family-friendly artmaking activities in the Artspace. At 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. see a screening of the 2013 Disney animated musical, "Frozen." After the kingdom of Arendelle […]
Join us on the January 4 Free First Saturday for a screening of the 2013 Disney animated musical, "Frozen." After the kingdom of Arendelle is cast into eternal winter by the powerful Snow Queen Elsa, her sprightly sister Anna teams up with a rough-hewn mountaineer named Kristoff and his trusty reindeer Sven to break the […]
Join us on the January 4 Free First Saturday for a screening of the 2013 Disney animated musical, "Frozen." After the kingdom of Arendelle is cast into eternal winter by the powerful Snow Queen Elsa, her sprightly sister Anna teams up with a rough-hewn mountaineer named Kristoff and his trusty reindeer Sven to break the […]
Visit the Appleton on February 1 for Free First Saturday! Admission to the museum is free from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Explore the permanent collection, special exhibitions, and enjoy family-friendly artmaking activities in the Artspace. At 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. see a screening of the 2017 documentary, "Boom for Real: The Late Teenage Years of […]
Join us on the February 1 Free First Saturday for a screening of the 2017 documentary, "Boom for Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat." Never-before-seen works, writings and photographs offer insight into the life of Jean-Michel Basquiat as a teenager in New York in the late 1970s. The times, the people and the […]
Join us on the February 1 Free First Saturday for a screening of the 2017 documentary, "Boom for Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat." Never-before-seen works, writings and photographs offer insight into the life of Jean-Michel Basquiat as a teenager in New York in the late 1970s. The times, the people and the […]
As part of the CF Ira Holmes International Film Series, see a screening of "Hit the Road." Panah Panahi, son and collaborator of embattled filmmaker Jafar Panahi and apprentice to Iranian master Abbas Kiarostami, makes a striking feature debut with this charming, sharp-witted and deeply moving comic drama. Hit the Road takes the tradition of the Iranian […]
As part of the CF Ira Holmes International Film Series, see a screening of "Some Kind of Heaven." First-time feature director Lance Oppenheim cracks the manicured façade of The Villages, America’s largest retirement community – a massive, self-contained utopia located in Central Florida. “Some Kind of Heaven” invests in the dreams and desires of a […]
Visit the Appleton on March 1 for Free First Saturday! Admission to the museum is free from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Explore the permanent collection, special exhibitions, and enjoy family-friendly artmaking activities in the Artspace. Join us in the auditorium at 11 a.m. for a talk by Magnolia Art Xchange (MAX)’s 2025 Resident Artists, whose works […]
Join us in the auditorium at 11 a.m. on the March 1 Free First Saturday for a talk by Magnolia Art Xchange (MAX)’s 2025 Resident Artists, whose works are featured in the exhibition, “To the MAX.” Participating artists include: Rod Acosta, Kendra Brazzel, Joan Elizabeth, Sarah Lajealle, Z Reyes and Tyrek Studivant. This talk is free […]
Director's Circle members are invited to celebrate the special exhibition, "What If Eye: Fifty Years of Exploration with Ummarid (Tony) Eitharong." Join the artist for an evening of hors d’oeuvres and wine, plus live music from Florida’s retro queen, Becky Baby. At 6:15 p.m. in the auditorium, Appleton director Jason Steuber will give brief remarks […]
As part of the CF Ira Holmes International Film Series, see a screening of "My Donkey, My Lover & I." Antoinette, a schoolteacher, is looking forward to her long-planned summer holiday with her married lover Vladimir, the father of one of her pupils. When she learns that Vladimir has to cancel because his wife organized […]
As part of the CF Ira Holmes International Film Series, see a screening of "Following the Ninth: In the Footsteps of Beethoven's Final Symphony." "Following the Ninth" is a documentary film about the global impact of Beethoven’s final symphony. This film was directed by Kerry Candaele, award-winning documentary film director, writer and musician. His films […]
Visit the Appleton on April 5 for Free First Saturday! Admission to the museum is free from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Explore the permanent collection, special exhibitions, and enjoy family-friendly artmaking activities in the Artspace. Join us in the auditorium at 11 a.m. for a talk by Dr. Victoria Machado entitled, “Exploring Florida’s Sacred Waters.” Drawing […]
Join us in the auditorium on the April 5 Free First Saturday for a presentation by Dr. Victoria Machado, entitled "Exploring Florida's Sacred Waters." Drawing from the concept of ‘spirituality’ and the environmental humanities, this program explores how Floridians can understand the state’s waters within the context of the sacred, the holy or the divine. […]
Appleton Director’s Circle members are invited to a special “poolside” celebration as we unveil the newly restored reflecting pool and bronze elephants. Returning to their original location, the beloved sculptures will spring back to life as a working fountain. Enjoy live music by the CF Patriot Blues Jazz Ensemble, BBQ by Artman Country Smokehouse and […]
Visit the Appleton on May 3 for Free First Saturday! Admission to the museum is free from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Explore the permanent collection, special exhibitions, and enjoy family-friendly artmaking activities in the Artspace. Join us in the auditorium for a double-feature screening of the two notable films in the Godzilla franchise, an international icon […]
Inspired by the special exhibition, "Framing Tokyo," join us in the auditorium on the May 3 Free First Saturday for a double-feature screening of two notable films in the Godzilla franchise. Following a brief introduction by Appleton staff at 11 a.m., the films “Godzilla” (1954) and “The Return of Godzilla” (1984) will be shown back-to-back […]
Join us in the auditorium for a talk by Carmen Rojas Ginés and Naomi Shanti as they discuss the work in their exhibition, "Strength & Resilience." The Ocala-based artists will share insights into their collaborative process and the stories behind the works on view. Also hear directly from the individuals who became part of the […]
Visit the Appleton on June 7 for Free First Saturday! Admission to the museum is free from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Explore the permanent collection, special exhibitions, and enjoy family-friendly artmaking activities in the Artspace. Join us in the auditorium at 2 p.m. for a presentation by historian and author Dr. Wayne Wood. “Frank Lloyd Wright […]
Join us in the auditorium on the June 7 Free First Saturday for a presentation by author and historian Dr. Wayne Wood, entitled "Frank Lloyd Wright and His Influence on Florida Architecture." Wright is considered by many to be America’s greatest architect. Although most of his buildings were constructed in the American Midwest, many Floridians […]
Visit the Appleton on July 5 for Free First Saturday! Admission to the museum is free from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Explore the permanent collection, special exhibitions, and enjoy family-friendly artmaking activities in the Artspace. Join us in the auditorium as we welcome back Southern Express Big Band for two performances. This lively 17-piece ensemble will […]
Join us in the auditorium on the July 5 Free First Saturday as we welcome back Southern Express Big Band for two performances. This lively 17-piece ensemble will perform a diverse variety of musical hits, from traditional to modern. IMPORTANT SHOW INFORMATION: There are two showtimes: 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Both sets will be […]
Join us in the auditorium on the July 5 Free First Saturday as we welcome back Southern Express Big Band for two performances. This lively 17-piece ensemble will perform a diverse variety of musical hits, from traditional to modern. IMPORTANT SHOW INFORMATION: There are two showtimes: 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Both sets will be […]
Visit the Appleton on August 2 for Free First Saturday! Admission to the museum is free from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Explore the permanent collection, special exhibitions, and enjoy family-friendly artmaking activities in the Artspace. At 2 p.m. in the auditorium, Dr. David Morton will present “A Motion Picture Paradise! A History of Florida’s Film and […]
This Free First Saturday, Florida Humanities and the Appleton are partnering to present a talk by Dr. David Morton at 2 p.m. in the auditorium. Often overlooked in its contribution to film history, Florida has played a key role in creating the modern entertainment industry. This presentation discusses how Florida became a third coast to […]
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