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Art and Our Environment: <\/strong>
Beth Appleton, Mark Messersmith and Bob Bischoff<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Zoe Golloway Gallery<\/u><\/em><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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February \u2013 December 2026, Gadsden Arts Center and Museum<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Museum Hours: Tuesday – Friday 10:00 am \u2013 5:00 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday 10:00 am \u2013 5:00 pm, Sunday and Monday closed<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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This exhibition brings together the work of three distinguished Florida artists, Beth Appleton, Mark Messersmith and Bob Bischoff, whose work illuminates our evolving relationship with the natural world. Beth Appleton (b. 1949) creates intricate cut-paper assemblages shaped by a lifetime of observing Florida\u2019s shifting landscapes. Mark Messersmith (b. 1955) is known for his vibrant layered paintings that merge wildlife, lush vegetation, and human impact into dramatic narratives, often extending beyond the canvas with sculptural frames. Bob Bischoff (1950-2023) became known for creating large, public stained-glass installations with his wife Jo Ann Bischoff. Together, these artists\u2019 work forms a compelling exploration of the beauty, fragility, and resilience of the natural world, inviting viewers to reflect on the connections between art, place, and the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image<\/em>: Beth Appleton, Floridala: Two Score, paper collage, 2008, 18 x 18 in<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PAST EXHIBITIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

YOU ARE INVITED! <\/strong>: 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! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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