Portraits in Passing:Contemporary Chinese Brush Painting by A.E. Kozeliski
January 31 - June 21, 2026
The subjects in “Portraits in Passing” are the people of the street — those encountered in daily life yet often overlooked: the wanderers, the unhoused and the forgotten. Through Tallahassee-based artist A.E. Kozeliski’s brush, these fleeting figures become thought-provoking reflections of contemporary society. (more…)
Read More About Portraits in PassingMy Country, ’Tis of Thee:Celebrating American Art and Design
March 13 - September 13, 2026
Drawn from the Appleton’s exceptional permanent collection, the exhibition highlights the wide range of American expression across time periods, subjects, media and functions. (more…)
Read More About My Country, ’Tis of Thee2026 Elements of Art:Student Art Exhibition
January 6 - February 8, 2026
An exhibition of artwork from Marion County Independent School students. (more…)
Read More About 2026 Elements of Art2026 License Plate Tag Art:Student Art Exhibition
January 20 - March 1, 2026
An annual exhibition of license plate tag art submitted by Marion County fifth-grade students for the “Marion County Tax Collector Kids Tag Art” program. (more…)
Read More About 2026 License Plate Tag Art2026 Young in Art:Student Art Exhibition
March 17 - April 19, 2026
An annual exhibition featuring artwork from Marion County K-12 students. (more…)
Read More About 2026 Young in Art2026 Appleton Studio Art Showcase
May 12 - August 16, 2026
The 8th 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…)
Read More About 2026 Appleton Studio Art ShowcaseUnder the Cover of Knowledge:Betty Ford-Smith’s Pinecone Quilts
September 6, 2025 - February 22, 2026
"Under the Cover of Knowledge" highlights the work of 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. (more…)
Read More About Under the Cover of KnowledgeGladys Shafran Kashdin’s Garden of Ideas
January 10 - August 23, 2026
Blending organic elements of nature with recurring themes throughout her life, Gladys Shafran Kashdin (1921–2014) created an opus of expressive art, complemented by thoughtful philanthropy. (more…)
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