CF Appleton Museum of Art to Host “Art in Spain” Talk and Dance Performances on Free First Saturday, Oct. 5

The Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, has a full schedule of activities on the upcoming October 5 Free First Saturday.

Admission to the museum is free from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Guests are invited to explore the permanent collection and special exhibitions, and enjoy family-friendly artmaking activities in the Artspace. Several new exhibitions are on view, including “Striking Poses: Portrait Photography from the Permanent Collection” and “Common Thread: Photographs by Theresa Segal.” It also is the last weekend to see the special exhibition, “En Pointe: Expressions of Dance in Art,” featuring more than 60 works from the permanent collection that tell the story of dance as a powerful and multifaceted form of expression.

At 11 a.m., the Appleton welcomes back Dr. Jose Gaudier, who will give a free talk in the auditorium. The Ocala neurologist and art enthusiast will present on the evolution of art in Spain, beginning with the Prehistoric Period. This talk is free and no reservation is needed to attend.

From 1-3 p.m., local talent from Devotions Dance Company will give short performances in the auditorium. Performances are free and no reservations are needed to attend.

Support Ocala’s local small businesses and stop by the Donut Express and Poppy’s Dogs food trucks, on-site throughout the day.

Free First Saturdays are sponsored in part by Marion Cultural Alliance, National Endowment for the Arts and CAMPUS USA Credit Union.

The Appleton Museum, Artspace and Store are open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. A campus of the College of Central Florida, the Appleton Museum of Art is located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, east of downtown on SR 40 (exit 352 east off I-75 or exit 268 west off I-95). Parking is free. For more information, call 352-291-4455 or visit AppletonMuseum.org.

Topics and concepts presented at this event are for discussion purposes only and are not intended to espouse, promote, advance, inculcate, or compel individuals to believe the topics or concepts presented therein. Nor do they constitute endorsement of such topics or concepts by the College of Central Florida, its Board of Trustees, or any of their officers, employees, or agents.