The Appleton Museum of Art is the focal point of the 44-acre Appleton Cultural Center; the classical-style travertine marble museum building includes 30,000 square feet of gallery space and serves as one of the South's premier art repositories and education centers. Originally built to display and preserve the collection of Arthur I. Appleton, the museum has expanded to include traveling exhibitions, educational programs, and cultural events. Other museum facilities include a 250-seat auditorium and the recently-opened Edith-Marie Appleton Wing, which houses a two-story exhibition gallery, an art library, workshop, and conference rooms. The Appleton Museum is open daily, closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Under 18 admitted free.
Location:
PO Box 3190, 4333 NE Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala Florida 34478
Telephone
352-236-7100 Fax 352-236-7137
Other Art nearby:
(DeLand) African American Museum of Arts
(Ocala) Appleton Museum of Art
(DeLand) DeLand Museum of Art
(Gainesville) Gainesville Ballet Theatre
(Gainesville) Gainesville Ballet Theatre
(Leesburg) Glen Haven Gallery
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03/17 Coming to The Ocala area
Florida Old Time Music Championship Dade City FL April5-6 FOTMC celebrates Old Time Music in Florida, encompassing musical styles ranging from child ballads to southern dance music of old time string bands. Contests in many old time acoustic instruments, String Band and Old Time Singing contests.
Catfish Festival Crescent City FL April5-6 Since April 1978, the Rotary Club of Crescent City has held its annual 'Catfish Festival the first Saturday of April at Crescent City's Eva Lyon's Park. This massive volunteer effort has one significant purpose: raising money for college/vocational school scholarships for the high school children in our community. After costs are paid, every dollar generated is used for scholarships.
Santa Fe Comm College Spring Arts Festival Gainesville FL April6-7 The festival is one of the three largest annual events in Gainesville and is known for its high quality, unique artwork. It is held in the downtown historic district, nestled amid restored turn-of-the century homes, stately palms and abundant azaleas. More than 130,000 visitors are anticipated each year.
George's Music Springing the Blues Festival Jacksonville Beach FL April5-7 Springing The Blues is a free outdoor blues music festival designed to celebrate America's indigenous musical form and promote support of the arts. The three-day oceanfront event features a number of renowned blues performers as well as numerous displays and activities geared for the entire family.
New Smyrna Beach Balloon and Sky Fest New Smyrna Beach FL April5-7 New Smyrna Beach Balloon and Sky Fest features world class air shows .....day and night! As well as amazing live music on stage and all of the fun in the Entertainment Theater
Hernando County Fair and Youth Livestock Show Brooksville FL April5-13 Week long celebration of the county, entertainment, food, fair rides, livestock and agriculture competitions, demolition derby.
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