Life, Lens and Labor:Randal Levenson's Working-Class America
July 4, 2026 - January 24, 2027
After receiving a Brownie camera from his father as a boy, Levenson developed a lifelong passion for photography. He studied the medium at the Rhode Island School of Design before going on to work with Robert Frank and develop prints for Richard Avedon. In addition to his career as a photographer, he taught at the University of Ottawa and lectured at Harvard and Brown University. (more…)
Read More About Life, Lens and LaborPortraits 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 PassingGladys 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…)
Read More About Gladys Shafran Kashdin’s Garden of IdeasMy 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 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 ShowcasePolitics in Print:Linocuts by Richard Mock
January 31 - October 4, 2026
Featuring works by political cartoonist Richard Mock, "Politics in Print" explores the social and political issues he considered urgent in his time. Influenced by German Expressionism and Mexican Muralism, Mock used cheeky and bold humor to soften often serious subject matter. (more…)
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