All Exhibitions

Strength and Resilience:Works by Carmen Rojas Ginés and Naomi Shanti

April 12 - June 29, 2025

"Strength and Resilience" presents a collaboration between metal sculptor Carmen Rojas Ginés and fine artist and tattooist Naomi Shanti.

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2025 Young in Art:Student Art Exhibition

March 18 - April 20, 2025

An annual exhibition featuring artwork from Marion County K-12 students. (more…)

2025 Superintendent’s Art Show

April 15 - April 27, 2025

An annual exhibition featuring one work of art that represents the art program from each Marion County public school. (more…)

2025 Appleton Studio Art Showcase

May 13 - August 10, 2025

The seventh annual "Appleton Studio Art Showcase" features work created throughout the year by adults and children enrolled in the museum's studio arts programs. On view in the Education  Rotunda, get a glimpse of the talent and creativity that occurs in the studio art classes, workshops and art camps. (more…)

To the MAX:Magnolia Art Xchange's 10-Year Anniversary

February 15 - May 18, 2025

“To the MAX” celebrates the 10-year anniversary of Ocala’s Magnolia Art Xchange. Represented in the show are MAX’s 2025 Resident Artists: Rod Acosta, Kendra Brazzel, Joan Elizabeth, Sarah Lajealle, Z Reyes and Tyrek Studivant. (more…)

Framing Tokyo:Joel Bustamante's Architectural Photography

January 18 - June 8, 2025

On view in the Balcony Gallery for Florida Artists, 30 black-and-white and color photographs by Joel Bustamante (Venezuela, b. 1949). (more…)

What If Eye:Fifty Years of Exploration with Ummarid "Tony" Eitharong

February 22 - August 3, 2025

As a young man visiting the Kennedy Space Center with a friend, Ummarid “Tony” Eitharong remarked of an impressive wall mural, “I bet I could draw that.” Winning that bet was the genesis of a long and successful career in art. (more…)

From the Ground Up:A Survey of Ceramics from the Permanent Collection

January 28 - August 24, 2025

On view in the first-floor Preview Gallery, this survey of ceramics from the permanent collection features over 30 works spanning from Ancient Egypt to contemporary. The exhibition explores a diverse range of pieces, from functional vessels to sculptural and experimental forms. (more…)

The Human Pulse:Photographs by John Elliott

June 21, 2025 - January 18, 2026

In his "The Human Pulse" series on the universality of humanity, John Elliott seeks to explore the dynamic and interconnected movements of people within the depth of physical space. With a deep aspiration to bear witness to the cultural and social conditions encountered, the work aims to demonstrate the incredible and fascinating diversity of the human experience. The scenes are presented with honesty, bringing to light the subjects' life challenges and nuanced reactions. (more…)

Deconstructing Self:Work by Seth P. Benzel

August 30, 2025 - January 4, 2026

Opening in the second-floor Preview Gallery, “Deconstructing Self” is an exploration of identity, transformation and the fragmented nature of the human experience through the lens of abstract painting. (more…)

Ancient Pathways:A Legacy of Trade

February 16, 2024 - December 31, 2025

The Silk Road wasn’t just one road but a vast network of land and sea trade routes that started around the 2nd century BCE. It connected the far reaches of China with the Mediterranean Sea, stretching over 4,000 miles through challenging terrains like harsh deserts, towering mountains and fertile plains. (more…)

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…)