Most of the Appleton’s encyclopedic collection is comprised of gifts, including 6,000 works added over the last five years alone. Acquisitional gifts come to us from a variety of sources, beginning with Arthur I. Appleton, and since then, from institutions, collectors and community members both near and far. With a collection now exceeding 24,000 world-class works, the Appleton serves as a bridge, connecting individuals to diverse cultures and histories from around the globe. The collection spans centuries and continents, featuring an expansive range of art and artifacts from ancient to contemporary.
On view in the Edith-Marie Gallery, “Transformational Gifts,” features over 200 recent additions to the Appleton collection. The works span a vast 5,000 years, with notable names such as Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Charles Ephraim Burchfield, Ansel Adams, Jim Dine, Louise Nevelson, Käthe Kollwitz, Joan Miró, James Rosenquist, Genryusai Seiya, and many others. Through ceramics, paintings, photographs, prints, sculptures, textiles and more, these works tell captivating stories, spark meaningful conversations, and inspire both creativity and future acts of generosity.
We invite you to explore how these gifts to the Appleton continue to enrich the present while shaping the future.
(pictured: Ansel Adams (American, 1902–1984), “Frozen Lakes and Cliffs, The Sierra Nevada,” 1932 (printed 1970), Gelatin silver print, 14.5 x 18.5 in., Gift of KNB Trust.
“Bridal Robe,” Early to mid-20th century, turkmen peoples, Uzbekistan, Wool, cotton silk embroidery, tassels, metal amulets and enameled stones, Gift of Ruth E. Funk, Florida Institute of Technology 2021 transfer.
“Woman with Folded Hands (Frau mit übereinander gelegten Händen), 1898-1899, Käthe Kollwitz (German, 1867-1945)
Etching on wove paper, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Joachim Knueppelholz, Florida Institute of Technology 2021 transfer.
“David Then & Now,” 1993/2003, Micah Lexier (Canadian, b. 1960), Photographs; ed. 4/5, with one artist’s proof, Gift of Helyn Goldenberg and Michael Alper.)
Director’s Circle Reception
Saturday, October 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Appleton Director’s Circle members are invited to celebrate the opening of “Transformational Gifts: Recent Acquisitions (2019–2024)” with hors d’oeuvres and beverages. RSVP is required by October 13 to Colleen Harper, harperc@cf.edu, or 352-291-4455, ext. 1831.