Collected Color
On exhibit through September 13 in Gallery II at Polk Museum of Art. Color is an important part of our world. It allows us to visually recognize, relate, and interact with our surroundings. Because of its enormous impact on how we interpret what we see, color has always been an important attribute of art. But, […]
Remembering Florsheim
On exhibit through October 12 in the Perkins Gallery at Polk Museum of Art. Richard Florsheim (1916-1979) was a prominent American printmaker, painter, sculptor, educator and writer. He graduated from the University of Chicago before studying art at the Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. He completed his […]
The Lakeland Center Welcomes Lakeland Art Guild
The recent growth of the Lakeland Art Guild shows rich and compelling evidence that a fertile local art community exists right here in Lakeland and the Greater Lakeland area. Seeing a renewed synergy and enthusiasm, a leadership team emerged to articulate a vision and begin to fill an artistic need. The Lakeland Art Guild has […]
Bok Tower Gardens Call to Artists
Dear Artists, Bok Tower Gardens is currently seeking artists to exhibit in the Visitor Center for the next two years. Previously, you requested information and/or were selected based on your materials to be a possible artist for our exhibits. Please review the following information and let us know if you’re interested. Thank you! Art in […]
15th Annual Florida Outdoor Sculpture Competition (FLOSC)
March 2015 – February 2016 Every year, Polk Museum of Art works with local cities to install new sculptures in downtown parks. This year, the Cities of Winter Haven, Lakeland and Sebring are participating in the Florida Outdoor Sculpture Competition. Sculptures are selected by a committee of community members and Museum staff for the Florida […]
Pop-Up Art Tour Launches August 21st
Main Street Bartow, Inc. is putting a new spin on economic development with an innovative approach to creating attention to some of their unoccupied buildings and spaces in their Main Street District. They will be joining the current trending craze of Pop-Up Art Galleries with a slight twist. Instead of staging the art in one […]
Art-i-facts Spring 2017 (Mar-Apr)
Enjoy the on-screen edition of the March-April (Spring) 2017 edition of Art-i-facts magazine by clicking on the “Click to Read” text below.
Lake Wales Arts Council Student Art Show
Showcase of student artworks from Lake Wales area schools at Lake Wales Public Library. Open during regular Library hours.
Harrison School for the Arts Senior Exhibition
Harrison School for the Arts announces the Senior Visual Arts Exhibit at the Polk Museum of Art with an opening reception on Friday, February 9 from 6-8pm. The exhibition features the most outstanding artwork from each of the 18 Visual Arts graduating seniors. Please join us in celebrating the accomplishments of these exceptionally talented students. The […]
