OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, invites the community for an art-filled day on June 7 during Free First Saturday, featuring a special presentation on Frank Lloyd Wright.

Enjoy free admission to the Appleton from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors are invited to explore the museum’s permanent collection, special exhibitions and get creative with hands-on art activities in the Artspace.

In the auditorium at 2 p.m., author and historian Dr. Wayne Wood will present “Frank Lloyd Wright and His Influence on Florida Architecture.” This entertaining program gives the audience an in-depth understanding of Frank Lloyd Wright’s vast influence on Florida’s architectural history. Widely regarded as one of the foremost chroniclers of Northeast Florida history, Wood has been called the “undisputed godfather of preservation in Jacksonville.” An author, historian and artist, he founded Riverside Avondale Preservation and Riverside Arts Market. He has published 15 books on Northeast Florida.

Special exhibitions on view include: “What If Eye: Fifty Years of Exploration with Ummarid ‘Tony’ Eitharong,” sponsored by Fine Arts for Ocala (FAFO), as well as “Strength and Resilience: Works by Carmen Rojas Ginés and Naomi Shanti.” It’s the last weekend to visit “Framing Tokyo: Joel Bustamante’s Architectural Photography,” on view in the museum’s Balcony Gallery for Florida Artists.

Support local by grabbing a bite from The Dancing Empanada food truck, featuring delicious, made-from-scratch empanadas, and learn more about CAMPUS USA and Humane Society of Marion County at their partner tables.

This Free First Saturday is supported in part by CAMPUS USA Credit Union, Marion Cultural Alliance and National Endowment for the Arts.

The Appleton Museum, Artspace and Store are open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. A campus of the College of Central Florida, the Appleton Museum of Art is located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, east of downtown on SR 40 (exit 352 east off I-75 or exit 268 west off I-95). Parking is free. For more information, call 352-291-4455 or visit AppletonMuseum.org.

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