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For adults, the Art 101 workshop series returns with online, two-hour Zoom sessions on Sept. 14, Oct. 12 and Nov. 9. Online workshops are free; supply lists are provided in advance. On Oct. 23, watercolorist Sue Primeau will lead a special, in-person Art 101 workshop at the Appleton. The award-winning painter will also teach a multi-week, in-person master class for more advanced watercolor artists. There is a fee for in-person workshops; visit AppletonMuseum.org for more information.

For adults and teens, the Appleton Book Club continues meeting monthly on Zoom, September through November. Read at your own pace, then join in for a group discussion on Zoom. Upcoming books include “The Hare with Amber Eyes,” by Edmund De Waal (meeting Sept. 14); “Women in Art: 50 Fearless Creatives Who Inspired the World,” by Rachel Ignotofsky (meeting Oct. 12); and “The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World,” by Virginia Postrel (meeting Nov. 9). Book Club meetings are free; advance registration required via Eventbrite.

Fall classes for children are being offered in person. Ages 7-12 can enroll in six-week Art Explorations classes, scheduled for Saturdays. The two Drawing and Painting sessions each feature different projects — enroll in one, or both. All materials are included in the registration fee. For Pre-K students, the popular and free Museum & Me program resumes with classes on the first Tuesday of each month, September through December.

In collaboration with Hospice of Marion County, the Appleton is offering a special program for children and families. Ages 7-12 and accompanying adults are invited to create artwork to commemorate difficulties faced during the pandemic or through the loss of a loved one. Two dates are being offered, Sept. 25 and Oct. 9, each with a different curriculum. Workshops are free, and participants may enroll in one or both dates.

Advance registration via Eventbrite is required for all classes and workshops. Visit AppletonMuseum.org for class descriptions, prices and registration links.

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 ��������, 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

In spring 2020, the �������� team hosted a mental health awareness day inspired by the mission of the “Hi, How Are You Project,” a nonprofit that provides a platform for the exchange of ideas and education on mental well-being. The �������� event featured free mental health counseling, screenings and information tables, as well as videos and meaningful conversations. The event was made possible through a �������� Humanities and Social Sciences Bank of America Grant and the �������� Student Activities Board. As a result of the successful event, the �������� faculty were awarded a $500 Constellation Award, which is presented to a group of faculty who design and implement an innovative program, project, or course that has had a positive impact on student learning at ��������.

On Aug. 13, the �������� faculty paid the Constellation Award forward with a virtual presentation of $500 to the “Hi, How Are You Project,” which is based in Austin, Texas. The foundation was created with the support of Daniel Johnston and Family. Johnston, who passed away in 2019, was a gifted singer-songwriter and visual artist who struggled with mental health issues. The organization inspires new conversations around mental health by funding and creating thoughtful media content, projects and events.

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Representatives from nearly 60 educational institutions, businesses, professional and government organizations, and the military will be on hand, sharing valuable information with area high school students and their families.

College-bound students, as well as those interested in career exploration, will find valuable information at the expo.

There is no charge to attend the event. �������� is strongly encouraging all employees, students and guests, vaccinated or otherwise, to wear masks when indoors at all �������� campuses and sites.

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“I love the commitment Senior Learners Inc. has for education,” said Chris Knife, vice president of Development and CEO of the �������� Foundation. “Their continued backing of the �������� through the Foundation exemplifies their focus of supporting educational opportunities for community members of all ages.”

Senior Learners offers noncredit educational opportunities to individuals 50 years and older in a broad range of academic areas including health, science and technology, the arts, history and languages. On Aug. 27, Knife and �������� President James Henningsen will welcome seniors back to the Ocala Campus at the Senior Learners’ Free Fall Term Kickoff Party.

“This September, Senior Learners will resume in-person classes on the �������� Ocala Campus and also continue with online class options via Zoom,” said Rich Hautanen, president of Senior Learners. To learn more about the organization and the Free Fall Term Kickoff Party please visit seniorlearners.org.

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The �������� Foundation, founded in 1959, is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation that enhances the college’s programs and services through the development and management of private contributions and community partnerships. To learn more, visit ��������.edu/foundation.

On view in the Balcony Gallery for Florida Artists, Grant’s paintings and drawings of the female form are inspired by the four elements; earth, air, fire and water. His representational works integrate surrealism, myth and legend to depict women in meditative states that invite the viewer into the narrative.

Andrew Maurice Grant was born in Montego Bay, Jamaica, and migrated to the United States at an early age. Immersing himself in creative outlets all his life led him to taking classes in Art History at the University of Central Florida and eventually taking formal art classes at Crealdé School of Art.  While there, he gravitated to classes and workshops taught by Terry Norris, who specialized in oil painting. Grant then relocated to study with Carol Broman, and there he was introduced to more rigorous techniques of drawing and painting. He has participated in numerous group exhibitions and solo exhibitions and currently teaches at Crealdé School of Art. He lives in Orlando with his wife and two children.

Artist’s Outlook: Online Talk with Andrew Grant

Aug. 19, 7 p.m. on Zoom

Join Grant on Zoom for a free artist talk where he will discuss his work, inspirations and journey as an artist. Meeting ID: 302 190 0088 | Passcode: 352352

Gallery Tours with Andrew Grant

Sept. 4, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Visit the Appleton on Free First Saturday and take a tour of “A Breeze Through Fertile Gardens” with the artist as he discusses the influence of Bouguereau on his work.

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 ��������, 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