FINE ART MUSEUMS IN OCALA

The Appleton Museum of Art is one of the South's premier art repositories showcasing world-class collections of European, American, Asian, African, Islamic, Contemporary and pre-Columbian art and antiquities. The museum also offers a year-round schedule of traveling art exhibitions, educational programs and cultural events. An active appreciation of fine arts has been an integral part of the cultural life of Ocala for years. "Fine Arts for Ocala," (FAFO) was founded in 1967, and it promotes visual and performing arts programs for people of all ages. The group’s annual autumn art show, held on the grounds of the McPherson Government Complex, attracts more than 50,000 people during its two days to view and purchase works of art, enjoy entertainment and see an exhibition of the artwork of area school children. Be sure to stop by these fine museums while in Marion County: Click here for a full list of fine art museums!