Events Calendar

Explore the galleries with exhibiting artist Heather Dawn Batchelor as she shares works that have influenced and inspired her own artistic practice. Along the way, hear about her creative journey and process, with plenty of opportunities for questions and conversation. The tour will meet in the lobby; no reservation needed to attend. Free for Appleton […]

Make your next event a work of art. Imagine hosting your ceremony, corporate gathering, wedding, fundraiser, or other special event surrounded by world-class art in an atmosphere unlike any other. The Appleton Museum of Art offers a truly distinctive setting where beautiful spaces, inspiring artwork and memorable experiences come together. Whether you’re planning a chic, […]

Appleton Director's Circle members are invited to celebrate the opening of “Jeffrey Kronsnoble: Master of Allusion, A Life of Art” with hors d’oeuvres and wine. Be the first to see the exhibition before the artist gives a talk in the auditorium at 6:30 p.m. This event is open to Appleton Director’s Circle members with a […]

Visit the Appleton on October 3 for Free First Saturday! Admission to the museum is free from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Explore the permanent collection, special exhibitions, and enjoy family-friendly artmaking activities in the Artspace. At 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the auditorium, see a screening of "The Yearling" (TV-G, 1946, 2h 8m). This coming-of-age […]

Join us in the auditorium at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on the October 3 Free First Saturday for a screening of "The Yearling" (1946, Rated TV-G, 2h 8m) This coming-of-age Best Picture nominee is based on Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings' Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about impoverished backwoods farmers in 1878 Florida, where the young son takes […]

Join us in the auditorium at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on the October 3 Free First Saturday for a screening of "The Yearling" (1946, Rated TV-G, 2h 8m) This coming-of-age Best Picture nominee is based on Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings' Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about impoverished backwoods farmers in 1878 Florida, where the young son takes […]

All Appleton members are invited to a festive evening with the popular Alpine Express! Dance and sing along to your favorite tunes as the band performs traditional Oktoberfest music in two lively, interactive sets. Enjoy light snacks and beverages, including Oktoberfest brews, in the café before the music begins in the auditorium at 5:45 p.m. […]

Admission to the museum is free October 13–18, 2026, in honor of the birth date of museum founder Arthur I. Appleton (1915–2008). Celebrate his enduring legacy with a visit to the museum he founded and enjoy the permanent collection, special exhibitions and Artspace with free admission all week. Hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and […]

Visit the Appleton on November 7 for Free First Saturday! Admission to the museum is free from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Explore the permanent collection, special exhibitions, and enjoy family-friendly artmaking activities in the Artspace. At 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the auditorium, see a screening of "Who the #$&% Is Jackson Pollock?" (PG-13, 2006, […]

Join us in the auditorium at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on the November 7 Free First Saturday for a screening of "Who the #$&% Is Jackson Pollock?" (2006, Rated PG-13, 1h 14m) This entertaining documentary tells the incredible true story of a 73-year-old former truck driver and her 15-year battle with the art-world elite to […]

Join us in the auditorium at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on the November 7 Free First Saturday for a screening of "Who the #$&% Is Jackson Pollock?" (2006, Rated PG-13, 1h 14m) This entertaining documentary tells the incredible true story of a 73-year-old former truck driver and her 15-year battle with the art-world elite to […]

Spend a free, festive day at the museum at our annual Holiday Community Day, sponsored by Dr. Paul and Joyce Urban. From 10 a.m.–5 p.m., enjoy “A Dickens Christmas: The Urban Family's Holiday Exhibition,” the Community Tree Display and other special exhibitions, along with festive crafts in the Artspace. From 10 a.m.–3 p.m., enjoy face […]

Don’t miss the second annual Signing Santa: A Deaf-Friendly Holiday Event, featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus in a welcoming ASL experience for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. Sensational Selfies will be on-site to capture holiday photos, and each guest will receive one complimentary printed photo along with a digital image sent by text. Families are […]