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SUMMARY:Director's Circle Reception: "Under the Cover of Knowledge"
DESCRIPTION:Appleton Director’s Circle members are invited to celebrate the opening of “Under the Cover of Knowledge: Betty Ford-Smith’s Pinecone Quilts\,” on view in the Edith-Marie Gallery from September 6–February 22. Be the first to see this exhibition of work by nationally recognized Florida-based artist and quilter Betty Ford-Smith (American\, b. 1951)\, whose hand-sewn pinecone quilts transform a traditional bedcover into extraordinary works of art. \nRSVP required to Colleen Harper\, harperc@cf.edu\, or 352-291-4455\, ext. 1831.
URL:https://www.appletonmuseum.org/event/directors-circle-reception-under-the-cover-of-knowledge/
LOCATION:Appleton Museum of Art\, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd.\, Ocala\, FL\, 34470\, United States
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SUMMARY:Free First Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Appleton on September 6 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. \nAt 11 a.m. in the auditorium\, join artist Seth P. Benzel for a talk on his solo exhibition\, Deconstructing Self. Following the talk\, visit the exhibition with the artist for a Q&A. Free as part of Free First Saturday; no reservation needed to attend. \nAt 2 p.m.\, meet artist Seth P. Benzel in the Deconstructing Self exhibition for in informal meet-and-greet\, with the opportunity to ask the artist questions. \nTasty Pot Island and Poppy’s Dogs food trucks will be onsite throughout the day\, as will CAMPUS USA Credit Union. \nSaturday hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nFree First Saturdays are supported in part by CAMPUS USA Credit Union.
URL:https://www.appletonmuseum.org/event/free-first-saturday-september-2025/
LOCATION:Appleton Museum of Art\, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd.\, Ocala\, FL\, 34470\, United States
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk with Seth P. Benzel
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the auditorium on the September 6 Free First Saturday for a talk with artist Seth P. Benzel. He will share insights into his creative process\, artistic influences and the themes behind his work. Following the presentation\, head to the galleries for a Q&A session with the artist inside his solo exhibition\, Deconstructing Self. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from the artist and experience his thought-provoking work up close. \nAt 2 p.m.\, there is an additional meet-and-greet with the artist. Click here to learn more. \nThis program is free as part of Free First Saturday; no reservations needed to attend. \nThis Free First Saturday is supported in part by CAMPUS USA Credit Union. \nTopics and concepts presented at this event are for discussion purposes only and are not intended to espouse\, promote\, advance\, inculcate\, or compel individuals to believe the topics or concepts presented therein. Nor do they constitute endorsement of such topics or concepts by the College of Central Florida\, its Board of Trustees\, or any of their officers\, employees\, or agents.
URL:https://www.appletonmuseum.org/event/artist-talk-seth-p-benzel/
LOCATION:Appleton Museum of Art\, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd.\, Ocala\, FL\, 34470\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meet-and-Greet with Seth P. Benzel
DESCRIPTION:Meet artist Seth P. Benzel in the Deconstructing Self exhibition during Free First Saturday on September 6. \nStop by to chat with the artist\, ask questions and learn more about the inspiration behind his work in an informal setting. \nThis program is free as part of Free First Saturday; no reservations needed to attend. \n  \nThis Free First Saturday is supported in part by CAMPUS USA Credit Union. \nTopics and concepts presented at this event are for discussion purposes only and are not intended to espouse\, promote\, advance\, inculcate\, or compel individuals to believe the topics or concepts presented therein. Nor do they constitute endorsement of such topics or concepts by the College of Central Florida\, its Board of Trustees\, or any of their officers\, employees\, or agents.
URL:https://www.appletonmuseum.org/event/meet-and-greet-with-seth-p-benzel/
LOCATION:Appleton Museum of Art\, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd.\, Ocala\, FL\, 34470\, United States
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