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Swan City Piano Festival: June 18-20, 2021 Swan City Piano Festival Logo and photos of the guest artists

Swan City Piano Festival: June 18-20, 2021

The Swan City Piano Festival aims to engage the vibrant arts culture of Lakeland through a multi-day celebration of pianists and piano repertoire, past and present. The Festival champions aesthetically-diverse... See More

Art-i-facts Summer 2021 Art-i-facts Cover Vol 23, No 2, Summer 2021, painting by R.L. Alexander, Procession of the Swan Queen: oil on panel, 2021

Art-i-facts Summer 2021

Enjoy the online full-screen edition of the Summer (May-Aug) 2021 issue of Art-i-facts magazine/directory by clicking the magazine cover below. Pick up a print copy at the Central Florida Visitor's... See More

Polk Museum of Art Announces Winners at 49th Mayfaire by-the-Lake 2021 Mayfaire by the Lake Best in Show Ummarid "Tony" Ethrarong, Deland, FL Painting - Oil & Acrylic

2021 Mayfaire by the Lake Best in Show Ummarid "Tony" Ethrarong, Deland, FL Painting - Oil & Acrylic

Polk Museum of Art Announces Winners at 49th Mayfaire by-the-Lake

The Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College announces the following artists as award winners at the 2021 Mayfaire by-the-Lake fine art festival. The winners, their hometowns, media category,... See More

2022-2023 Division of Cultural Affairs Grant Applications due June 1st 2022-2023 Grant Applications Available Now Submit by June 1, 2021

2022-2023 Division of Cultural Affairs Grant Applications due June 1st

Applications for 2022-2023 General Program Support, Specific Cultural Projects, Cultural Facilities and Cultural Endowments will be accepted though 5:00 p.m. ET, June 1, 2021 only through DOSGrants.com. Click HERE for more information... See More

Important Opportunities from the NEA National Endowment for the Arts arts.gov logo

Important Opportunities from the NEA

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES RESEARCH AWARDS Application Deadline: March 29, 2021 Research Grants in the Arts: Grants of $10,000 to $100,000 for research studies NEA Research Labs: Grants of up to $150,000... See More

Art-i-facts Winter/Spring 2021 Magazine/Directory

Art-i-facts Winter/Spring 2021 Magazine/Directory

Enjoy the online full-screen edition of the Winter/Spring 2021 issue of Art-i-facts magazine/directory by clicking the magazine cover below. Pick up a print copy after February 5 at the Central... See More

Call for Artists: Dixieland Art Infusion Lakeland Art Infusion

Call for Artists: Dixieland Art Infusion

A CALL FOR ARTISTS for regional artists residing near Lakeland, FL. The application has been posted on CaFÉ by the CRA. Learn more about the program: South Florida Corridor Art... See More

2022-2023 Division of Cultural Affairs Grant Applications Florida Department of State Division of Cultural Affairs News & Events image of boats

Florida Department of State Division of Cultural Affairs News & Events image of boats

2022-2023 Division of Cultural Affairs Grant Applications

REMINDER: 2022-2023 Application Period Applications for 2022-2023 General Program Support, Specific Cultural Project, Cultural Facilities and Cultural Endowments will be accepted April 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021 on DOSGrants.com.... See More

Construction at Lakeland Public Library Main Library Construction Underway. Phase 1 Pardon our dust while we improve for the future

Construction at Lakeland Public Library

PARDON OUR DUST As we build for the future to tell stories of the past Construction is underway at the Main Branch of the Lakeland Public Library for the Lakeland... See More

ACH Grants Workshop: Lessons Learned and Tips for Better Scores Polk County Map and logos only

ACH Grants Workshop: Lessons Learned and Tips for Better Scores

View and download this year's Arts, Culture & Heritage Sponsorship Grant Mandatory Workshop Presentation Handout at this link - Lessons Learned FINAL 2021 PDF. Recording of ACH Workshop hosted on February... See More

Upcoming Events › Arts Events

Name: Josephine Sacabo: Those Who Dance
Start: 2021-06-05T00:00:00-04:00
End: 2021-10-17T23:59:59-04:00
Location: Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College

June 2021

Members Open Studio

June 23 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Florida Wildflower Studios, 12 E Wall St
Frostproof, FL 33843 United States + Google Map

Members painting in Florida Wildflower Studios

Meets every Wednesday from 9am - 3pm. Bring your ideas! Florida Wildflower Studios Your Community Arts Center 12 E. Wall St., Frostproof, FL 33843 863-206-9691 / 863-855-8525 Studio hours are Tue-Fri, 9-5. CLOSED Sat-Mon. Please help us Stay…

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Virtual & In Person Museum Book Club

June 23 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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Lake Wales History Museum, 325 S Scenic Hwy
Lake Wales, FL 33853 United States + Google Map

Wednesday, June 23 - The Poisoners Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York by Deborah Blum Wednesday, July 28 – The Bastard Brigade by Sam Kean Wednesday, August 25 – Bubble in…

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Artful Bowl

June 26 @ 7:30 am - 10:00 pm

Mirrorton Community, 600 E Bay St
Lakeland, FL 33801 United States + Google Map

$100 – $500

Artful Bowl Platform Art. Looks like a medal on a blue background

Saturday, June 26 (TBC) 7:00pm-10:00pm, Mirrorton Community, 600 E. Bay St., Lakeland On Saturday, June 26, Platform Art is hosting Artful Bowl at the Mirrorton Community in downtown Lakeland. Artful Bowl is an annual art party and fundraiser…

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Members Open Studio

June 30 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Florida Wildflower Studios, 12 E Wall St
Frostproof, FL 33843 United States + Google Map

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July 2021

Members Open Studio

July 7 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Florida Wildflower Studios, 12 E Wall St
Frostproof, FL 33843 United States + Google Map

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Writers @ LPL – Virtual

July 7 @ 6:00 pm - 8:50 pm

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Online FL United States + Google Map

Free

Writers @ LPL is a writing group hosted by Lakeland Public Library. Writers @ LPL is held on first Wednesdays from 6:00pm - 8:50pm. Questions? Contact Brenda Patterson at 863.834.4276 or Brenda.Patterson@lakelandgov.net Register here!

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Members Open Studio

July 14 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Florida Wildflower Studios, 12 E Wall St
Frostproof, FL 33843 United States + Google Map

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New! Virtual Museum Film Club

July 14 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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Lake Wales History Museum, 325 S Scenic Hwy
Lake Wales, FL 33853 United States + Google Map

Wednesday, July 14 – The Zookeeper’s Wife Wednesday, August 11 – The Dig Wednesday, September 8 – Apollo 13 Watch films with based on true stories and then meet with fellow film buffs to discuss them! Discover historical…

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Photo Club

July 17 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Florida Wildflower Studios, 12 E Wall St
Frostproof, FL 33843 United States + Google Map

Meets 3rd Sat. every month from 9am - noon Florida Wildflower Studios Your Community Arts Center 12 E. Wall St., Frostproof, FL 33843 863-206-9691 / 863-855-8525 Studio hours are Tue-Fri, 9-5. CLOSED Sat-Mon. Please help us Stay Safe:!…

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Members Open Studio

July 21 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Florida Wildflower Studios, 12 E Wall St
Frostproof, FL 33843 United States + Google Map

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Members Open Studio

July 28 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Florida Wildflower Studios, 12 E Wall St
Frostproof, FL 33843 United States + Google Map

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Virtual & In Person Museum Book Club

July 28 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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Lake Wales History Museum, 325 S Scenic Hwy
Lake Wales, FL 33853 United States + Google Map

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Architecture & Heritage Tours

Citrus Label Tour 6 vintage citrus labels, photo of the Polkodot Citrus Sign labeled Polk History & Heritage Trail Citrus Label Tour

Citrus Label Tour

Historically, Polk has been the epicenter for the citrus industry, shipping hundreds of thousands of crates annually. To honor this citrus tradition, the Citrus Label Tour was created. This driving tour, which... See More

The Frostproof Downtown Tour features Architecture of M. Leo Elliot Photo of Ramon Theater

The Frostproof Downtown Tour features Architecture of M. Leo Elliot

The Frostproof Heritage Trail: Downtown Tour is sponsored by the Frostproof Historical Society, Inc. The walking tour is approximately 1.5 miles and features 51 buildings. Six buildings were designed by well-known Tampa... See More

Gene Leedy Lifetime Works Tour in Winter Haven Neurology & Neurosurgery Associates Structure 11 (B2) 50 2nd Street SE Year Built 1986

Gene Leedy Lifetime Works Tour in Winter Haven

Gene Leedy, a founding father of the "Sarasota school" of architecture, chose to make Winter Haven his home in 1954 when commissioned that year to build the Sparrow House. It was his... See More

Frank Lloyd Wright at Florida Southern College Frank Lloyd Wright Esplanade between the offices of the President and Advancement, and the Provost's Office.

Frank Lloyd Wright Esplanade between the offices of the President and Advancement, and the Provost's Office.

Frank Lloyd Wright at Florida Southern College

Florida Southern College is home to architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s largest collection of structures for one client in the world. Tours featuring the architecture go out daily. For more information, please visit... See More

Florida Poly Building Designed by Santiago Calatrava Innovation, Science and Technology (IST) Building at Florida Polytechnic University designed by Santiago Calatrava

Innovation, Science and Technology (IST) Building at Florida Polytechnic University designed by Santiago Calatrava

Florida Poly Building Designed by Santiago Calatrava

Welcome to the Innovation, Science and Technology (IST) Building designed by architect Santiago Calatrava for Florida Polytechnic University. IST is a winner of the prestigious International Architectural Award for innovative design and... See More

Polk County History & Heritage Trail Suggested singe-day trips on the Heritage Trail

Polk County History & Heritage Trail

A map of the Heritage Trail and the Citrus Label Tour is available from the Polk County History Center to enhance the driving experience at www.polk-county.net/history-center/history-and-heritage-trail A great place to begin your... See More

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