YOU ARE INVITED! : I’m happy to share news of my art exhibition presented by LeMoyne Arts in Tallahassee, Florida. It’s exciting to be collaborating with LeMoyne’s talented artist/curator Isabella Al-Sharif! Once again, I teamed with Melanie Humble who joined us from the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve Center during the opening and the artist talk. For a special multi-sensory experience, digital creatives Keith Roberson and Will Hill present a room of wonder based on one of my films. I’m also proud to exhibit during LeMoyne’s 25th Year Celebration showcasing their Chain of Parks Exhibition cover artists. Please see dates, times and more details below and if you missed the Artist Talk, here is a link to view the movie I created for it. Hope you enjoy!
Show dates:
Thursday, April 10th – Saturday, May 10th
Creative Exploration:
Exhibit Featuring Artwork by Beth Appleton
Chain of Parks Celebrating 25 Years!:
Collection of 25 Chain of Parks Art Festival Posters and Original Cover Art
• Opening Reception:
Thursday, April 10, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
• Muffins & Mimosas + Artist Talk:
Saturday, April 12, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
– Free for members and $5 for non-members.
LeMoyne Arts Hours: Sunday + Monday – CLOSED
Tuesday-Saturday: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM
Exhibition ends May 10, 2025
From LeMoyne Arts:
LeMoyne Arts invites you to explore the vibrant interplay of creativity and tradition in Creative Exploration, a dual exhibition featuring the dynamic works of Beth Appleton and a retrospective of Chain of Parks Art Festival Posters Through the Years. Beth Appleton’s intricate and colorful pieces celebrate her innovative spirit and deep connection to nature. Known for her unique use of cut paper and layered compositions, Appleton’s art offers a contemporary perspective on the natural world, drawing viewers into her imaginative and richly detailed creations. Complementing Appleton’s work, the exhibition showcases the history and evolution of 25 Years of Chain of Parks Art Festival Posters. This retrospective highlights the artistic contributions that have defined the festival’s identity over the years, paying homage to the talented artists whose designs have become beloved symbols of this community event.
Join us for the opening reception on April 10 from 5:00 pm-7:30 pm in addition to our Muffins & Mimosas on Saturday, April 12 from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM to celebrate this inspiring journey through artistic innovation and community heritage.
Free for members and $5 for non-members.
LeMoyne Arts Hours
Sunday + Monday – CLOSED
Tuesday-Saturday – 11:00 AM-6:00 PM
Posted by LeMoyne Arts:
A big thank you Tallahassee Magazine and Marina Brown for the wonderful article on Beth Appleton and her upcoming exhibition, Creative Exploration, at LeMoyne Arts! We’re so excited to share Beth’s incredible work with you all.
The exhibition opens on April 10th and runs through May 10th—mark your calendars! Be sure to check out the full article for a closer look at Beth’s artistry and what you can expect from this exciting show.https://www.tallahasseemagazine.com/experiments-in-magic/
Read the article now and get a sneak peek into the creative world of Beth Appleton!
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PAST EXHIBITIONS BELOW:
Art+Science:
A Creative Exchange
Teaming with the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve, my current exhibition represents an explorative and exciting collaboration that connects science and art, the microscopic world and the arts in our dynamic estuary. Located at the Reserve’s Nature Center at 108 Island Drive in Eastpoint, this show is available for view, free to the public Tuesdays – Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. through June 10, 2023. For additional information please call the Reserve at (850) 670-7700 or email bethappleton@me.com.
The opening reception event was well received and it was a great honor to participate in the online webinar which aired in March. Below you’ll find access to a “short”, a 14 minute documentary I produced to give insight about this current show and a 12 minute silent film. I hope you will enjoy:
Welcome Movie with Artist Commentary (14 min):
Silent Movie (12 min):
A virtual Sci-Cafe event with artist Beth Appleton, “Life in a Drop of Water” aired March 23, 2023: This webinar is now available to see at your convenience so put your feet up and join us while Beth Appleton, Reserve biologist Megan Lamb and Reserve Educator Melanie Humble discuss the history of human understanding of microscopic life and how artists and naturalists draw inspiration from these organisms.
What Inspires Us?
More about the exhibition:
The Hidden Wonders of Apalachicola Bay Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve will host “Art+Science: A Creative Exchange” with artist Beth Appleton at the Reserve’s Nature Center located at 108 Island Drive in Eastpoint. The exhibition represents an explorative and exciting collaboration that connects science and art, the microscopic world and the arts in our dynamic estuary.
Opening reception was Fri., March 10, 2023, 5:00-8:00 p.m. but the show continues! The reception was sponsored by Friends of the Reserve hosted under the covered outdoor patio space connecting the parts of this collaborative exhibit. Art, micrographic images and illustrated journals display in the Education Center where microscope viewing is made available.
The exhibit is available through Sat., June 10, 2023. Now on view, this exhibit is free to the public during regular hours at the Center: Tuesdays – Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. For additional information call (850) 670-7700 or email bethappleton@me.com.
About the artist: Inspired by Florida’s beautiful coastal environment, local artist Beth Appleton began a new series of works in 2011 when she viewed a water sample from Apalachicola Bay under a high-powered microscope allowing her to view the estuary’s tiniest inhabitants — diatoms and a vast diversity of micro-life; a sight that still inspires her latest works. Her works are expressed as microphotography, cut paper works, videos and digital assemblages. Appleton explains, “I continue to be amazed by the mystery and beauty found in a drop of water.”
