Appleton Museum Announces 2023 Summer Art Camp Schedule

The Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, is the place to be for ages 5 and up to have a fun, art-filled summer vacation. From drawing to painting to fashion, there’s an art camp for every young creative to enjoy.

These half-day camps are in person and appropriate for all skill levels; no experience is necessary! Registration begins April 3 at AppletonMuseum.org. Spaces fill quickly. Discounts on camp are available for those who are Appleton members at the Family/Dual Level or above. For questions about Summer Art Camp, contact Hollis Mutch, mutchh@cf.edu, or 352-291-4455, ext. 1613.

2023 Summer Art Camp Schedule

June 5-9

  • Shapin’ Up (Ages 5-7), 9 a.m.-noon

Be a shape detective to gather facts and collect evidence of how shapes are used in art. Use your discoveries to create your own shape sensations! $130 Appleton members; $150 nonmembers. Instructor: Ashley Condie

  • Florida Wildlife (Ages 8-12), 9 a.m.-noon

From the forest to the rivers to the sea, explore the wonderous wildlife that call Florida their home. Recreate the beauty of these creatures, great and small, in your own artwork. $130 Appleton members; $150 nonmembers. Instructor: Jeanne Baines

  • Fashion Fun Jr. (Ages 8-12), 1-4 p.m.

It’s all about fashion! This week is full of dreaming, designing and creating wearable art using a variety of techniques. $130 Appleton members; $150 nonmembers. Instructor: Maritza Jauregui-Rodriguez

  • Superheroes (Ages 13+), 1-4 p.m.

Artists assemble! Get inspiration from fine art, comics and movies to create an alternate universe through painting, drawing and three-dimensional art. WHAAM! $130 Appleton members; $150 nonmembers. Instructor: Vanessa Fuller Brown

June 12-16

  • Meet the Artists (Ages 5-7), 9 a.m.-noon

Through art and stories, pint-sized Picassos will be introduced to a new artist each day and use a variety of materials to make art. $130 Appleton members; $150 nonmembers. Instructor: Ruth Dexheimer

  • Superheroes Jr. (Ages 8-12), 9 a.m.-noon

What’s your superpower? Get inspiration from fine art, comics and movies to create an alternate universe through painting, drawing and three-dimensional art. WHAAM! $130 Appleton members; $150 nonmembers. Instructor: Vanessa Fuller Brown

  • Horsin’ Around (Ages 8-12), 1-4 p.m.

Do you love horses? Learn all about this majestic animal and its history while creating your own equine inspired works of art. $130 Appleton members; $150 nonmembers. Instructor: Jeanne Baines

  • Fashion Fun (Ages 13+), 1-4 p.m.

It’s all about fashion! This week is full of dreaming, designing and creating wearable art using a variety of techniques. $130 Appleton members; $150 nonmembers. Instructor: Maritza Jauregui-Rodriguez

June 19-23

  • Paint Your HeART (Ages 5-7), 9 a.m.-noon

Do you LOVE to paint? We do, too! This week will focus on having fun and creating colorful works of art with paint. $130 Appleton members; $150 nonmembers. Instructor: Ashley Condie

  • African Adventure (Ages 8-12), 9 a.m.-noon

Learn about Africa’s animals and the cultural arts from the many countries on this beautiful continent. From the giraffes of South Africa to stunning jewelry from Nigeria, get inspired and create a variety of unique two- and three-dimensional works of art. $130 Appleton members; $150 nonmembers. Instructor: E. Marie Fielding

  • Architecture FUNdamentals (Ages 8-12), 1-4 p.m.

What does an architect do? Learn about architecture while having FUN drawing, painting and designing buildings. $130 Appleton members; $150 nonmembers. Instructor: Michel Yeuell

  • Printmaking and Illustration (Ages 13+), 1-4 p.m.

Use a real printing press to discover and practice different types of printmaking. Then, combine these artistic processes with illustration. Let’s see what we can create! $130 Appleton members; $150 nonmembers. Instructor: Tasha Strigle

July 10-14

  • Meet the Artists (Ages 5-7), 9 a.m.-noon

Through art and stories, pint-sized Picassos will be introduced to a new artist each day and use a variety of materials to make art. $130 Appleton members; $150 nonmembers. Instructor: Staci Moore

  • Color Wonderful (Ages 8-12), 1-4 p.m.

Color your world this week with a kaleidoscope of art projects, including making your own kaleidoscope! Color awareness skills will be explored while creating brilliant works of art. $130 Appleton members; $150 nonmembers. Instructor: Maritza Jauregui-Rodriguez

July 10-21 (Two-Week Camp)

  • Dig Into Clay Jr. (Ages 8-12), 1-4 p.m.

This two-week class will focus on clay every day! Learn the basics of hand building, glazing and more. $210 Appleton members; $245 nonmembers. Instructor: Jamie Roche

July 17-21

  • Sketch It! Jr. (Ages 8-12), 9 a.m.-noon

Learn about perspective, shading, realism and using color to make drawings come alive. Explore different materials like charcoal, pen and ink, and even watercolor pencil. This is about what you want to learn with no pressure. $130 Appleton members; $150 nonmembers. Instructor: Kim Harac

  • Painting Possibilities (Ages 13+), 1-4 p.m.

Spend a week discovering new painting techniques while creating with acrylics, watercolor and mixed media. $130 Appleton members; $150 nonmembers. Instructor: Jordan Shapot

July 24-28

  • Myths & Legends (Ages 8-12), 9 a.m.-noon

What is a myth or a legend? You decide as they’ll be in your artwork this week. Get your imagination ready for a dream experience. $130 Appleton members; $150 nonmembers. Instructor: Michel Yeuell

  • Wonky Sculpture (Ages 8-12), 1-4 p.m.

Do you like to build things? Work with wood, plastics and other assorted materials to make 3D sculptures. $130 Appleton members; $150 nonmembers. Instructor: E. Marie Fielding

  • Sketch It (Ages 13+), 1-4 p.m.

Love to draw? Learn about perspective, shading, realism and using color to make drawings come alive. Explore different materials like charcoal, pen and ink, and even watercolor pencil. $130 Appleton members; $150 nonmembers. Instructor: Cheyenne Rudolph
 
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.

CF Talk Features ‘Skeptoid’ Podcast Host

College of Central Florida will host science writer Brian Dunning for two sessions of his talk titled “We Are All Conspiracy Theorists” on Tuesday, March 28, at 7 p.m. at the CF Webber Center and Wednesday, March 29, at 12:30 p.m. in Building 8, Room 110. Both locations are on the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road.

Dunning promotes science literacy and critical thinking and is the host and producer of the “Skeptoid” podcast, one of the longest running and most popular independent science podcasts. He is the writer and producer of the documentary films “Here Be Dragons,” “Principles of Curiosity” and “Science Friction.” The former computer scientist hosts the science video series “inFact with Brian Dunning” and has authored seven books including “Conspiracies Declassified.”

Both sessions are free and open to the public, and Dunning will sign books following each presentation. This program is made possible by a grant from Bank of America.

CF Ira Holmes International Film Series Features ‘Tony Manero’

The College of Central Florida Ira Holmes International Film Series has been extended to include a rescheduled showing of the award-winning Chilean thriller “Tony Manero” on Tuesday, March 28 (rescheduled from Oct. 11, 2022).

The 2008 film follows a middle-aged criminal who’s obsessed with impersonating John Travolta’s “Saturday Night Fever” character. His dancing and showbiz aspirations turn dark and lead to theft, crime and even murder set against the backdrop of Chile’s Augusto Pinochet military dictatorship. This film is unrated and contains graphic violence and adult themes.

The film will be shown at 7 p.m., at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road, Building 8, Room 110, and is free and open to the public. Film may contain mature content.

For more details, visit CF.edu/filmseries.

Visual Artists’ Society Presents “Summer Spotlight XXVI” Exhibition

The Visual Artists’ Society presents Summer Spotlight XXVI, which showcases the work of local and regional artists in a wide variety of mediums. The exhibition will be on view at the College of Central Florida Webber Gallery May 15-July 20. The Webber Gallery is located at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road.

“The annual Summer Spotlight has always been an important part of the Webber Gallery exhibits,” said Amanda Lyon, Webber Gallery coordinator. “New this year, the Summer Spotlight XXVI Exhibition has accepted open applications from Central Florida artists, so we’re excited to see the diverse body of work selected by our judge, Ronald Gibbons.”

The Visual Artists’ Society is made up of professional and amateur artists and many of CF’s talented students. Because VAS has a varied membership, exhibits showcase a variety of styles and mediums, including more traditional paintings and photographs as well as jewelry, sculpture and digital media.

Gibbons, a full-time painter who lives in Neptune Beach, has exhibited paintings nationally and internationally. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Sculpture from the Kansas City Art Institute and a Master of Fine Arts in Printmaking from Ohio University. Gibbons will select works for awards including Best in Show, first through fourth places and Honorable Mentions.

An opening reception and awards ceremony will be held Friday, May 26, 5-7 p.m. Webber Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday and admission is free. For more information, call 352-854-2322, ext. 1552.

CF Vintage Farm Hosts Educational Field Day

The College of Central Florida invites the community to the Vintage Farm Campus, 4020 S.E. Third Ave., Ocala, for an Educational Field Day on Saturday, April 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

The 103-acre working farm is the home of CF’s hands-on Equine and Agribusiness programs and will be open for tours and demonstrations by students, faculty and alumni.

Equine topics will include clicker training, genetics of sport horses, writing judging arguments, therapeutic modalities, bandaging, round pen work, handling and horse care.

Agribusiness demonstrations will include ongoing horticulture work plus the integration of technology in agribusiness management.

CF offers the only hands-on agriculture-related learning programs in the Florida College System, with certificates, associate degrees and bachelor’s degrees available in Equine Studies and Agribusiness.

For more information, visit CF.edu/BusTechEvents.

CF Partners with FleetForce to Offer Truck Driver Training

College of Central Florida is partnering with FleetForce Truck Driving School to offer Commercial Driver’s License training at the CF Ocala Campus. The first classes will begin March 27.

The community is invited to a kickoff event on Tuesday, March 21, 4:30-6 p.m. at the Webber Center on the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Guests can tour the outdoor obstacle course.

“CF is a driver of talent development for local employers and we know that our community has become a hub for the expanding logistics sector,” said Dr. Jennifer Fryns, associate vice president for career and professional programs. “By partnering with FleetForce to offer this hands-on training through our Corporate College, we can help alleviate the truck driver shortage while providing students a new option for an in-demand career in a little as four weeks. Program completers who later develop an interest in continuing their education in logistics and supply chain will then have a head start in CF’s logistics and supply chain certificate and degree programs.”

To learn more about CF, visit CF.edu. For more information about FleetForce, visit fleetforcetruckdrivingschool.com.

CF Hosts Career and Internship Fair

The College of Central Florida invites anyone looking for a job to a Career and Internship Fair on Thursday, March 23, 3:30-6 p.m., at the Ewers Century Center, 3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala.

More than 25 local employers will be on-site, hiring for full-time and part-time positions as well as internships. Participants include industry leaders in accounting, government, health care, hospitality, logistics and more.

For a full list of participating companies, please visit www.CF.edu/BusTechEvents.

This event is sponsored by CAMPUS USA Credit Union, the Talent Center and the CF Foundation.

CF Theatre Presents ‘Xanadu’

The stage at the College of Central Florida’s Dassance Fine Arts Center will be transformed into a roller disco when CF Theatre presents “Xanadu” live on stage April 13-16.

The musical is based on the 1980 film, which starred Olivia Newton-John as Greek muse Clio who calls herself Kira and inspires mortal Sonny to open the world’s first roller disco in an old Southern California theatre. CF’s production features a cast of 28 students, including Kelli Piel as Clio/Kira and Jackson Reed as Sonny Malone, with an array of goddesses, sirens, stunt skaters and poi dancers.

The musical score includes all the hits from the film, including the Billboard No. 1 hit “Magic,” originally recorded by Olivia Newton-John, and integrates two classic Electric Light Orchestra songs, “Strange Magic” and “Evil Woman.” CF’s set, designed by Tyler Stentiford, features two stunt skating ramps.

“‘Xanadu’ is high-energy fun that will keep audiences laughing,” said Nonalee Davis, CF assistant professor of theatre and the play’s director. “Plus, the music will make you want to get up and dance! This Tony Award-nominated musical comedy, complete with roller skating, was an easy choice to celebrate Olivia Newton John’s legacy after the legendary singer passed away in August 2022.”

Performance times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 13-15, and 3 p.m. Sunday, April 16, at the Dassance Fine Arts Center, 3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for non-CF students and can be purchased by calling 352-873-5810. Tickets are free for CF students, faculty and staff with valid I.D.

For more information, visit CF.edu/VPAEvents.

College of Central Florida Students Named to All-Florida Academic Team

Seven outstanding students at the College of Central Florida have been named to the Florida College System 2023 All-Florida Academic Team and will be recognized at a team ceremony on March 31.

Ebony Baxter, Jessica Diers, Sydney Henninger, Mindy Jean-Gilles, Kaleb Leslie, Krishma Patel and Stephen Ward are members of the CF chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the largest honor society in American higher education. They were selected based on academic performance, leadership and community service.

“These CF student leaders consistently excel,” said Dr. Allan Danuff, associate vice president of Arts and Sciences and Phi Theta Kappa advisor. “Not only do they maintain the highest academic performance, they also serve our community and contribute to CF’s supportive, high-quality learning environment.”

CF Hosts Health Sciences Week Events

Events will focus on CF’s Dental Assisting, Emergency Medical Services, Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiography and Surgical Services programs and will be held at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road, unless noted otherwise.

All events are free and open to the public. Some events will include the opportunity for prospective students to apply to the college with no application fee. For more information, contact Peggy Recanzone at recanzop@cf.edu.

Health Sciences Week Event Schedule

Physical Therapist Assistant and Radiography Open House
Monday, March 20, 9-11 a.m., Building 20
Tour the program labs and meet faculty. Students can complete the CF general admission application for free.

Evidence-Based Poster Presentations
Tuesday, March 21, 1-3 p.m., Ewers Century Center, Building 40
Learn about the latest health research on a variety of topics from current nursing students.

Allied Health Sciences and Surgical Services Lab Tour
Wednesday, March 22, 9-10 a.m., Allied Health Sciences, Building 6
Tour the newly renovated home of Surgical Services and future home of new programs in Cardiovascular Technology, Respiratory Care and Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technology. Meet Surgical Services faculty and complete the CF general admission application for free.

Health Sciences Student Panel
Wednesday, March 22, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Stearns Learning Resources Center, Building 3
Learn about program expectations, outcomes and experiences from current Health Sciences students.

Dental Open House
Thursday, March 23, 9-11 a.m., CF Hampton Center, 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd.
Tour the newly remodeled CF Dental Clinic and learn about the Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene programs. A Dental Hygiene information session will start at 10 a.m. Students can complete the CF general admission application for free.

EMS Mass Casualty Incident
Thursday, March 23, 2-4 p.m., Building 37
Observe a student training exercise that simulates an EMS call with a large number of sick or injured people who require emergency medical care. EMT and Paramedic students learn to triage patients and facilitate transport to local health care facilities.

Simulation Center Tours
Friday, March 24, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Health Sciences Simulation Center, Building 16
See demonstrations of the high-fidelity simulators that allow students to learn and practice medical procedures on high-tech simulated patients.

Allied Health Sciences Tour
Friday, March 24, 2-3 p.m. Allied Health Sciences, Building 6
Tour the newly renovated home of Surgical Services and future home of new programs in Cardiovascular Technology, Respiratory Care and Medical Diagnostic Sonography Technology. Students can complete the CF general admission application for free.

To learn more, visit CF.edu/HealthEvents.