The Polk Arts & Cultural Alliance has a call for artists for TWO opportunities. The Polk Arts & Cultural Alliance is seeking to commission an artist to create the cover image for the 2026 Polk Arts Guide. This…
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The Polk Arts & Culture Hall of Fame designation is given annually to Polk County individuals who have significantly contributed to the arts and cultural community in Polk County, or enhanced Florida’s national or international reputation as a…
Creating public art can be a daunting task. With the feature of the Magic Mural Pass from Welcome Central Florida, we wanted to reach out to a local artist featured on the pass and ask them about what…
Enjoy the online full-screen edition of the spring issue (Mar-May) of Art-i-facts magazine. Or, pick up a print copy at the Central Florida Visitor’s Center on Hwy 27 in Davenport, Polk County BoCC building in Bartow, Polk County’s…
In recognition of Women’s History Month, the J. Owens Academy of Fine Arts, Inc. Bese Saka Festival will celebrate the role that women have contributed to our society through a musical concert. Women’s History Month colors are purple,…
Enjoy the online full-screen edition of the winter issue (Dec-Feb) of Art-i-facts magazine. Or, pick up a print copy at the Central Florida Visitor’s Center on Hwy 27 in Davenport, Polk County BoCC building in Bartow, Polk County’s…
Art in Transit Poster Competition – 2025–2026 We’re inviting Polk County artists to bring creativity to the streets through our Arts in Transit program! Selected works will be displayed at bus stops across the county through September 2026,…
Enjoy the online full-screen edition of the Fall issue (Sept-Nov) of Art-i-facts magazine. Or, pick up a print copy at the Central Florida Visitor’s Center on Hwy 27 in Davenport, Polk County BoCC building in Bartow, Polk County’s…
Enjoy the online full-screen edition of the Summer issue (Jun-Aug) of Art-i-facts magazine. Or, pick up a print copy at the Central Florida Visitor’s Center on Hwy 27 in Davenport, Polk County BoCC building in Bartow, Polk County’s…
Enjoy the online full-screen edition of the Spring issue (March-May) of Art-i-facts magazine. Or, pick up a print copy at the Central Florida Visitor’s Center on Hwy 27 in Davenport, Polk County BoCC building in Bartow, Polk County’s…