Leading off an exciting lineup of exceptional traveling exhibitions and special events in early 2012 at the Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, are Scenes from the South: American Art from the Collection of James Fuller (through Jan. 15) and Katharine Hepburn: Dressed for Stage and Screen (through Jan. 22).

Opening on Jan. 21 will be For the Love of the Sea: Watercolors of Philip Steel. Visitors will see more than 40 works of art by this award-winning New England artist who has studios in Southwest Harbor, Maine, as well as Fort Pierce. His nautical paintings reflect his extensive knowledge of the ocean and respect for those who make a living from the sea.

The Appleton’s 25th Anniversary Gala La Belle Epoque: A Beautiful 25 Years in Ocala on Jan. 28 will be a celebration of the museum’s public opening in 1987. The evening will be a memorable affair complete with a flute-serenaded cocktail hour, celebratory champagne toast, elegant dinner and living art. Tickets are available at the Appleton. Plus, in commemoration of 2012 being the Appleton’s 25th anniversary year, a series of special events and programs will be presented throughout the year. For sponsorship opportunities contact Pamela Zeljak at 352-291-4455, ext. 1294, or email zeljakp@cf.edu.

Among the most important artists working in Cuba today are Vicente Hernandez, Miguel Florido and Sandro de la Rosa, and on Feb. 11 the Appleton will unveil more than 30 of their recent

works in Three From Cuba: The Art of Vicente, Miguel and Sandro – The Fantastic to the Sublime. Each of these artists works in the traditional style of oil on canvas, yet each brings a distinctive character to their paintings based on three long standing art styles in Cuba — landscapes, still lifes and portraits. Hernandez creates fantastic scenes on land and in the sky, Florido paints simple yet elegant still lifes, and de la Rosa produces dynamic and colorful portraits of his family and friends.

Art and the Animal will open on April 14 with more than 45 works from the flagship exhibition of The Society of Animal Artists, an organization dedicated to maintaining the highest standards among painters and sculptors specializing in animal subject matter. Art and the Animal features works of animals created by some of today’s best classically trained international artists.

Important Dates:

Jan. 20, 5-7 p.m. Members Preview of For the Love of the Sea: Watercolors of Philip Steel.

Jan. 28, 6-10 p.m. Appleton’s 25th Anniversary Gala La Belle Epoque: A Beautiful 25 Years in Ocala.

Feb. 10, 5-7 p.m. Members Preview of Three From Cuba: The Art of Vicente, Miguel and Sandro – The Fantastic to the Sublime.

April 13, 5-7 p.m. Members Preview of Art and the Animal.

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After Hours 3News and Notes 4The Art of Giving 5

Volunteers/Members 6Trips ’N’ Tours 6 Calendar 7

Far left: For the Love of the Sea: Watercolors of Philip Steel, Jan. 21-March 11; Middle: Three From Cuba: The Art of Vicente, Miguel and Sandro – The Fantastic to the Sublime, Feb. 11-April 1; Far right: Art and the Animal, April 14-June 17.

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Five Exhibitions and 25th Anniversary Gala Among Appleton’s Highlights in Early 2012

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Exhibits, Music, and MoreThe Appleton wrapped up 2011 with exhibitions, special events and unique programs. The exhibitions Tradition Innovation: American Masterpieces of Southern Craft and Traditional Art and Painted Poetry: The Landscapes of Jackie Schindehette opened together in late September, and a combined opening was presented in mid-November for Katharine Hepburn: Dressed for Stage and Screen and A Dickens’ Christmas: The Urban Family Holiday Collection. For a month starting on Sept. 11, the Appleton displayed a beam from New York City’s World Trade Center that was on loan from Ocala Fire Rescue. The final temporary exhibition for the year was Scenes from the South: American Art from the Collection of James Fuller.

Musical programs included two performances by the Ocala Symphony Orchestra’s SoundArt Music Series and three monthly After Hours, which included art demonstrations by members of the Ocala Art Group. Other activities featured Date With Kate luncheons and films, First Saturday children’s art programs and a series of Trips ’N’ Tour excursions highlighted by a trip to Provence, France.

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On Dec. 1, we submitted the Appleton Museum’s 105-page self-study questionnaire with47 attachments to the American Association of Museums office in Washington, D.C., as part of the accreditation process. I’d like to express my sincere appreciation to the Appleton staff for their valuable contribution in this important step to get the “Good Housekeeping stamp of approval.” It is important that we make it known to our community that we take our responsibilities seriously in caring for this exceptional gift from Arthur I. Appleton and that we operate it in the most professional manner.

The year 2012 is the Appleton’s 25th anniversary, which will bring an array of very exciting exhibitions and programs to the museum. On Jan. 28, we will — as I hope you already know — celebrate with what promises to be a very special and memorable La Bella Epoque gala dinner at the museum. I sincerely hope that you, our members and supporters, will join us and help us celebrate with a great deal of gusto. A committee has been working hard the last few months arranging all of the details, and I wish to thank and recognize each of them: Charles Koch, Trinette Collmer, Dr. Sharon Cooper, Roberta English, David Gadlage, Susan Klein, Marion Montanari, Susan Peters, Ann Spang and Barbara Trow. Seating at the gala will be limited, so RSVP quickly if you want to be part of this special event. Just imagine, the Appleton Museum of Art has been part of the fabric of our community since 1987! I want to thank all of you who have supported us with your memberships and enthusiastic embrace of our exhibitions and programs. Your efforts have established our museum as one of the major cultural attractions in Florida.

As always, we love to see you here frequently at the Appleton. Remember, this is your museum.

Onward and upward,

John Z. Lofgren, Ph.D. DirectorJohn Z. Lofgren, Ph.D.John Z. Lofgren, Ph.D.Director

Right: The Alpine Express provided traditional Bavarian music during the Appleton’s Oktoberfest After Hours.

Bottom: Dr. Lofgren and members of Ocala Fire Rescue with the beam from New York City’s World Trade Center.

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Top left: Bottle, 13th century, Central Iran (probably Kashan), from the Appleton’s exhibition A Kind of Alchemy: Medieval Persian Ceramics.

Docent-Guided ToursFour new docent-guided tours will be offered in early 2012. All are on Thursdays at 2 p.m. and are free for members and included in admission for nonmembers. No RSVP or registration required.

Jan. 26Powerful Characters will focus on artists and their subjects portrayed in the Appleton’s collection and the stories behind both.

Feb. 23Women in Art will cover female artists and women as subjects in the museum’s collection.

March 29 Big Apple Meets Little Apple highlights artists whose works are on exhibit at both the Appleton Museum and New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art.

April 26Fashion in History will explore the wide variety of period fashions depicted in the Appleton’s European and American collections.

After HoursThe popular After Hours series will resume in February. Along with live music and dancing, guests will enjoy art activities provided by the Ocala Art Group and complimentary light hors d’oeuvres from Horse and Hounds Restaurant. After Hours are 5-8 p.m., music begins at 5:30 p.m. and admission is free for members, $8 for nonmembers.

Feb. 2 – Caribbean and Cuban music by Gosia and Ali.

March 1 – Songs of the Irish poets by the Castlebay Duo.

April 5 – Classic big band music by the Southern Express Band.

Ocala Symphony Orchestra’s SoundArt Music Series Continues at AppletonUnder the direction of Conductor Matt Wardell, members of the Ocala Symphony Orchestra will present two SoundArt Music Series programs at the Appleton on Jan. 8 and March 11. Both performances will be on Sundays at 3 p.m. in the Appleton Auditorium. Tickets are $15 per person and include a pre-concert guided tour of the museum. Tickets are available at the Appleton or by contacting the Ocala Symphony Orchestra at 352-351-1606 or www.ocalasymphony.com.

Jan. 8 – Fabulous Flute Flare

The OSO’s flute section, directed by Dr. Kristen Stoner, principal flutist, will present the many types, timbre and sounds of flutes as featured in works by composers like Monteverdi, Mozart and Debussy. Stoner will speak about each piece and explain the mechanics of this loveliest section of the orchestra.

March 11 – Percussion!

Maestro Matt Wardell puts down his baton and picks up his drum sticks as he and other OSO percussionists discuss the orchestral percussion section and dive into its core repertoire. Some of the performance will include Cuban music to complement the Three From Cuba exhibition.

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Appleton Construction Projects

CAFÉ EXPANSION

The Appleton Café is currently under construction to expand the facility by an additional 780 square feet. The expansion will double the café’s seating capacity to 150 guests for indoor receptions, ceremonies, corporate events and museum programs. To expand the room, 13 pieces of tempered glass — each piece is 7 feet by 6 inches wide and 8 feet by 6 inches high and weighs 450 pounds — will be installed between the columns in the north end of the courtyard and a set of glass doors will be added at each end of the corridor. Work is being done by Slack Construction of Ocala and scheduled for completion by mid-March.

GALLERY WALLS

After the Katharine Hepburn exhibition ends Jan. 22, the two walls in the center of the Edith Marie Gallery will be removed in time for the Appleton’s 25th Anniversary Gala on Jan. 28. Without the two center walls, guests at the gala will enjoy an unobstructed view of all the activities in that room during the evening. Immediately after the gala, the walls will be reinstalled for the opening of Three From Cuba on Feb. 11.

Museum ShopCome celebrate the Appleton’s 25th anniversary year with a visit to the Museum Shop and browse through our selection of specialty gifts and sale items. There is no admission fee to the shop and we are offering a wide selection of vintage picture frames, jewelry boxes and period merchandise in conjunction with the Katharine Hepburn exhibition. With spring showers just around the corner, you can make a fashion statement with our art-inspired umbrellas featuring colorful designs of masterpieces painted by Van Gogh, Seurat, Monet and Tiffany. All have matching tote bags, wallets and wrist bands. Plus, instead of emails, send out your next personal message in a handwritten note on a Pathway card. The Appleton is the exclusive outlet of these quality greeting cards that feature a colorful print of an original painting on the front and a poem on the back.

We also offer an extensive assortment of art games, children’s books and art kits, coloring books, paper dolls, Tang horses, postcards, journals, note cards, CDs, Oriental rug book marks and mouse pads. Our U.S.A. made reversible jackets are marked down and museum members receive a 10 percent discount on purchases of $5 or more.

Construction in the Appleton Café will increase seating capacity to 150.

Vintage merchandise in Appleton’s Museum Shop.

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Welcome Our New Director’s Circle MembersMr. and Mrs. Harold W. Bromberg

Ms. Mary Jane Gorton

Mr. and Mrs. Norris Krohn II

Mr. Richard E. Schleicher

Mrs. Jeanette Schnorrenberg

Ms. Frances A. Singer

Mrs. Margaret A. Smith

Ms. Myrna L. Weyant

Ms. Lydia A. Winterberg

Leave your own mark in the Appleton’s new sculpture garden.The Appleton Museum of Art has been making an impact on this community for 25 years. During this special year we are asking you to be a part of a ground-breaking project. The museum is proud to officially announce plans to install a sculpture garden and open-air pavilion. The sculpture garden will be a collection of large-scale artwork exhibited along a landscaped walkway along with a pavilion that will house an outdoor seating area, kitchen and restrooms. 

You can help the museum continue its legacy by leaving your own impression on the walkway of our new sculpture garden. You can secure a personally inscribed 8-by-4 inch brick ($100), 8-by-8 inch paver ($250), or beautifully molded bench ($2,000) to pay tribute to your love of the visual arts, your time as a volunteer or in honor of a family member.  By choosing one of these options you can have your support of the museum set in stone! For more information contact Development Officer Pamela Zeljak at zeljakp@cf.edu or 352-291-4455, ext. 1294.

Ocala Art GroupEstablished in 1950, the Ocala Art Group is a not-for-profit educational corporation with membership open to all who share an interest in developing and promoting fine art. OAG meetings are open to the public and held at the Appleton Museum on the second Wednesday of every month. All attendees must either be a member of the Appleton or pay admission. Meetings begin with a social hour in the café at 11 a.m. and are followed by an art demonstration in the auditorium at noon. OAG also offers a digital art program and a camera club. For more information on OAG membership and benefits, visit www.ocalaartgroup.com or call 352-873-1689.

Members of the Ocala Art Group attend After Hours

events to display their recent works and provide

art demonstrations.

To purchase your personal brick, paver or bench, contact Development Officer Pamela Zeljak at zeljakp@cf.edu

or 352-291-4455, ext. 1294.

OAG Schedule at the Appleton

Jan. 11 Collages Instructor Elizabeth St. Hillaire Nelson

Feb. 8 Watercolors Instructor Ken Austin

March 14 Caricatures Instructor Sarah Kantz

April 11 Watercolors Instructor Pat Weaver

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Appleton Volunteer Honored with Award from the Florida Association of MuseumsBrenda Lytle, Appleton’s 2010 Volunteer of the Year, was recently presented the 2011 Outstanding Volunteer Award by the Florida Association of Museums at FAM’s annual conference in Tampa. Lytle has served more than 3,763 volunteer hours at the Appleton since 2007 and her duties have included developing exhibition information booklets, education programs, special events, research, fundraisers and docent tours. When asked what it means to receive the award from FAM, Lytle said, “I already knew that volunteering at the Appleton was important, but receiving this award from the Florida Association of Museums validates what I do. I thoroughly enjoy volunteering at the Appleton because there is always something new or different going on and volunteering keeps me young.”

Ocala Magazine Names Appleton Members Lt. Col. Frank and Nadia Rasbury and Mary Brent Kraus Masters of CharityCongratulations to Appleton Director’s Circle members Lt. Col. Frank and Naida Rasbury and Mary Brent Kraus for being named Masters of Charity in Ocala Magazine’s November issue. The publication partnered with the Non-Profit Business Council of the Ocala/Marion County Chamber of Commerce to spotlight and honor six members of the local community for their outstanding benevolent service through donations of their time, abilities and/or money. The other recipients were Frank DeLuca, Lauren Delorio and William Taylor.

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Trips ’N’ Tours PresentsThe Appleton’s Trips ’N’ Tours program continues to be popular and trips sell out quickly. Call and make your reservations early by contacting Trips ’N’ Tours Coordinators Dodie Jerz or Bonnie Janssen at 352-291-4456 or email dodie@cf.edu or janssen@cf.edu.

Jan. 11 and 13 Stetson Mansion and University, DelandBuilt in 1886, this three-story, 9,500-square-foot Stetson mansion was the winter home of John Stetson, owner of the Stetson Hat Company. It reflects the grandeur of the Gilded Age as Florida’s first luxury estate. The trip will include a tour of nearby Stetson University and a private performance on the 2,500-pipe organ. Lunch will be on your own at historic Cook’s Buffet and price is $60 for members, $70 for nonmembers.

Feb. 15 Museum of Fine Arts and Public Art Tour, St. PetersburgJoin us for the American premier of Ancient Egypt: Art and Magic. Featured will be 100 works including mummy cases, tomb and temple reliefs, papyrus fragments, alabaster vessels and rare objects comprised of precious stones that reflect the skill of the ancient craftsmen. Lunch will be at the Park Shore Grill, followed by a bus tour of 80 pieces of public art scattered throughout the city. Price is $75 for members, $85 for nonmembers.

april 4 Gypsy Gold and Chasing A Dream Horse Farm Tours, OcalaWe will visit two unique local horse farms, starting with the Gypsy Gold farm, which is the home of America’s first Gypsy Vanner horses. Owner Dennis Thompson will be our guide while we learn about the European gypsy heritage behind this breed and view these amazing horses, including the farm’s famous Gypsy King stallion which is a Vogue magazine model! The second stop will be at the Chasing A Dream thoroughbred farm, and owner Chris Weiss will provide a tour and discuss aspects of the farm operations. Lunch is included and price is $65 for members, $75 for nonmembers.

June 4-8 Washington, D.C., TourJoin us for a busy four-night stay in Washington, D.C., as we tour the Library of Congress, Capitol Building, Kennedy Center, Phillips Museum, the Newseum,

the Corcoran Gallery, the National Gallery, the Smithsonian and see the musical Pal Joey. There will be a free afternoon and evening in Georgetown. Trip includes round trip airfare from Orlando, airport transfers, a metro card, accommodations at the Embassy Suites Hotel with breakfasts and a daily afternoon reception. Price is $1,699 per person double occupancy for members, $1,799 for nonmembers.

Dr. John Lofgren, left, and Cory Pool, chairman of CF’s District Board of Trustees, with Appleton volunteer Brenda Lytle and her 2011 Outstanding Volunteer Award from the Florida Association of Museums.

Mummy sarcophagus from the Ancient Egypt exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg.

The Capitol in Washington, D.C. (Photographer Jake McGuire)

Gypsy Vanner at the Gypsy Gold Farm.

Thoroughbred training at the Chasing A Dream Farm.

JanuarY8 3 p.m. Ocala Symphony Orchestra SoundArt Music Series presents Fabulous Flute Flare.

10 2 p.m. CF International Film Series, Le Grand Voyage, Auditorium.

11 11 a.m. Ocala Art Group meeting. Collage by Elizabeth St. Hillaire Nelson.

11 and 13 Trips ’N’ Tours excursion to the Stetson Mansion and University, Deland.

15 Last day to view Scenes from the South: American Art from the Collection of James Fuller.

17 2 p.m. CF International Film Series, The King’s Speech, Auditorium.

20 5-7 p.m. Members Preview of For the Love of the Sea: Watercolors of Philip Steel.

21 Opening of For the Love of the Sea: Watercolors of Philip Steel.

22 Last day to view Katharine Hepburn: Dressed for Stage and Screen.

26 2 p.m. Powerful Characters docent tour.

28 6-10 p.m. Appleton’s 25th Anniversary Gala La Belle Epoque.

FebruarY2 5-8 p.m. After Hours featuring Cuban and Caribbean music by Gosia and Ali.

7 2 p.m. CF International Film Series, Last Train Home, Auditorium.

8 11 a.m. Ocala Art Group. Watercolor by Ken Austin.

10 5-7 p.m. Members Preview of Three From Cuba: The Art of Vicente, Miguel and Sandro – The Fantastic to the Sublime.

11 Opening of Three From Cuba: The Art of Vicente, Miguel and Sandro – The Fantastic to the Sublime.

15 Trips ’N’ Tours excursion to the Museum of Fine Arts and Public Art Tour, St. Petersburg.

21 2 p.m. CF International Film Series, Milk, Auditorium.

23 2 p.m. Women In Art docent tour.

March1 5-8 p.m. After Hours presenting Songs of the Irish Poets by Castlebay.

6 2 p.m. CF International Film Series, Lives of Others, Auditorium.

11 3 p.m. Ocala Symphony Orchestra SoundArt Music Series presents Percussion!

11 Last day to view For the Love of the Sea: Watercolors of Philip Steel.

14 11 a.m. Ocala Art Group. Caricatures by Sarah Kantz.

29 2 p.m. Big Apple Meets Little Apple docent tour.

april1 Last day to view Three from Cuba: The Art of Vicente, Miguel and Sandro – The Fantastic to the Sublime.

4 Trips ’N’ Tours visit to Ocala’s Gypsy Gold and Chasing A Dream horse farms.

5 5-8 p.m. After Hours with the big band sounds of Southern Express.

11 11 a.m. Ocala Art Group. Watercolor by Pat Weaver.

13 5-7 p.m. Members Preview of Art and the Animal.

14 Opening of Art and the Animal.

26 2 p.m. Fashion In History docent tour.

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Appleton Calendar Dates and times subject to change. For the latest information, call the Appleton at 352-291-4455 or visit www.AppletonMuseum.org.

Webber Center Gallery at CFJan. 5-Feb. 3 Cleared Hot! An Exclusive and Personal Photographic Journey into the U.S. Air Force From 2005 to 2007, master photographer Nicholas A. Price spent 18 months capturing images of the men and women of the U.S. Air Force to tell the story of their pride, dedication, stamina and service. Price took more than 8,000 photographs and painstakingly selected 60 to create this exhibition.

Feb. 9-March 22 A Symphony of Sights: 45 Years of FAFO Fine Arts For Ocala was formed in 1967 to promote the appreciation of the fine arts and enhance art education in our community. With that mission in mind, a determined group of art lovers formed a nonprofit and began the Ocala Arts Festival we enjoy today. This exhibit showcases a sample of the artwork that FAFO has brought to Ocala over the years.

april 4-MaY 5 CF’s Annual Student Exhibition Students from the College of Central Florida’s Visual Arts Department display their artwork in this annual judged and juried exhibition.

April by Samantha Taylor from CF’s Annual Student Exhibition

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Current and Upcoming Exhibitions/Programs

Through Jan. 15 Scenes from the South: American Art from the Collection of James Fuller

Jan. 21-March 11 For the Love of the Sea: Watercolors of Philip Steel

Through Jan. 22 Katharine Hepburn: Dressed for Stage and Screen

Feb. 11-april 1 Three from Cuba: The Art of Vicente, Miguel and Sandro – The Fantastic to the Sublime

april 14-June 17 Art and the Animal

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