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Floridian Fire: Contemporary Ceramics in the Sunshine State
September 5, 2023 - October 27, 2023
Free
A captivating showcase that celebrates the diversity and virtuosity of ceramics from Florida-based artists. With its vibrant collection of works, it encapsulates the rich artistic influence of the state and highlights the ingenuity of its ceramic artists.
September 5 – October 27, 2023
Gallery hours: Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm. FREE.
Join us for a special evening gallery reception on Thursday, September 14, 5-7:30pm. It’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in art, conversations, and connections as we gather to celebrate “Floridian Fire” and welcome the Lake Wales Chamber of Commerce for a Business After Hours event. Meet the artists, engage in insightful discussions, and experience the magic of ceramic artistry up close. FREE.
Exhibitions
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of art at the Lake Wales Arts Council, where you can revel in the ever-changing seasonal exhibitions in the Michael Crews Gallery. For artists, we extend the opportunity to showcase your talent through calls to entry for upcoming exhibitions, including the prestigious annual Lake Wales Art Show, fostering a platform for your work to shine in Central Florida.
Art in The Michael Crews Gallery
The community response to the Art Center’s quality programs in just ten years overwhelmed the capacity of the historic structure built for the needs of a 1927 church congregation.
A Capital Campaign called You Gotta Have Art, chaired by Robin Gibson, was formed in 1999 to raise funds for repairs and restoration to the existing structure and to add additional classroom and gallery space needed to allow the Arts Center to expand its programs of art and music to the community and surrounding area.
Lake Waleans who had known Mike Crews and his love for arts suggested that the new building be named in his honor and memory. The Lake Wales Arts Council unanimously agreed. Michael Crews, Mary Combs, Marilyn Newell, Marie Kirch, and Milford Myhre were the signers of the original Lake Wales Arts Council Charter.