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The Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida and Silver Springs State Park are pleased to announce the winners of the “Florida SpringsFest Photography Contest.”

Photos were juried by Dave Miller, an Ocala-based photographer and videographer, and co-owner of Maven Photo + Film.

“We are excited to partner with the Appleton Museum of Art for Florida SpringsFest 2024,” said Park Services Specialist Ruth Fletcher. “Art and nature are incredibly important to Florida residents and visitors, alike. This is a great way to bring the community together while conserving and enjoying this beautiful piece of the state.”

Entries will be displayed at Silver Springs State Park from March 2-April 30. Regular admission fees apply to see the photo display. The six winning photos will also be displayed at the Appleton Museum of Art during the same time period.

Visit Silver Springs State Park Saturday, March 2, and Sunday, March 3, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., for the 2024 Florida SpringsFest event. In addition to enjoying the photography display, attendees are invited to take part in a fun-filled day that is all about the springs including activities for children, live music and food vendors. Entry is $2 per person. Visit the Florida SpringsFest Facebook page to learn more: Facebook.com/FloridaSpringsfest

Admission will be free at the Appleton Museum of Art during Florida SpringsFest weekend. Open hours are Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Visitors will enjoy several exhibitions featuring artwork inspired by the springs including “Water’s Margins: Paintings of Florida’s Springs by Margaret Ross Tolbert” and “Karen Glaser: Springs and Swamps.” On Sunday, March 3, at 2 p.m., author Leslie Kemp Poole will give a free talk in the Appleton auditorium on her new book, “Tracing Florida Journeys: Explorers, Travelers, and Landscapes Then and Now.” No reservation needed to attend.

Photography Contest Winners

Color Category

First place: Monique Kelley
Second place: Karl Smith

Flora & Fauna Category

First place: Zachary Shaul
Second place: Sharon Howard

People Category

First place: Dawn A. Campbell
Second place: Kailey Lentsch

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 .