The Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, invites your business or organization to participate in our holiday celebration by decorating a tree! These festive trees will be on display at the Appleton from November 2, 2024, to January 12, 2025, in tandem with the annual “A Dickens Christmas: The Urban Family’s Holiday Exhibition.” This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your organization’s mission, passion, or simply your enthusiasm for the holiday season. The possibilities are endless, and creativity is highly encouraged! If you have a different holiday display idea that isn’t a tree, we’d love to hear from you. Please email us to discuss your concept.
2024 Schedule of Activities
Tree Decorating: Monday, October 28, 2024, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
All participants must decorate their tree or display within this timeframe.
Display Dates: On view from November 2, 2024–January 12, 2025
Free Family Holiday Event: December 7, 2024, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This annual event draws thousands of visitors; your attendance is not required. Learn more
Tree Removal: Monday, January 13, 2025, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
All participants must dismantle and remove their display within this timeframe.
Tree/Display Guidelines
For ALL tree guidelines and the registration form, click here.
The Appleton will provide:
- Electrical hookups
- Foot switch for turning tree or display lights on and off
- Signage for your display
- Social media posts highlighting your organization or business
Participants are responsible for:
- The delivery and set up of tree and all décor on Monday, October 28, 2024.
- Step stool or ladder to use while decorating and any tools required to securely fasten all decorations to the tree.
- Removal of the tree and all decorations on Monday, January 13, 2025.
Participants will receive an email two weeks prior to the install date with the location of their tree and other reminders.
Contact
For more information, contact Victoria Billig at 352-291-4455, ext. 1294, or billigv@cf.edu. Completed registration forms should be returned to Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, FL 34470, or emailed to billigv@cf.edu.
