On October 6, more than 300 artists, advocates, educators, community leaders, and supporters gathered to celebrate the people and organizations that make Polk County’s arts and cultural community thrive. The 2026 Polk Arts & Culture Hall of Fame…
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BRINGING STUDENT CREATIVITY TO MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS ACROSS POLK COUNTY What if a visit to City Hall, a parks and recreation office, or another public building became an opportunity to discover and celebrate local artistic talent? That vision is…
THE IMPORTANCE OF POLK COUNTY’S PUBLIC ARTS SCHOOLS When people think about the arts in Polk County, they often think of the performers on stage, the musicians in concert halls, the visual artists filling galleries, and the cultural…
CELEBRATING 45 SEASONS OF COMMUNITY, CREATIVITY, AND ENTERTAINMENT For 45 seasons, Haines City Theatre has been a cornerstone of arts and culture in Haines City, bringing live theatre to local audiences through the dedication of volunteers and a…
The Polk Arts & Cultural Alliance is proud to announce the 2026 Polk Arts Hall of Fame Inductees, honoring seven individuals and families whose extraordinary contributions have shaped the artistic, cultural, educational, and historic fabric of Polk County.…
The Polk Arts & Cultural Alliance (PACA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Marialaura Leslie as its new Executive Director. A nationally respected arts leader with more than 30 years of experience, Mrs. Leslie brings an exceptional…
A FRESH CHAPTER FOR FROSTPROOF’S CREATIVE HAVEN UNDER ARTIST ALEXA BERRONG Frostproof’s arts community is entering a vibrant new era, thanks to the vision and energy of artist and instructor Alexa Berrong (pictured), the new owner of Studio…
Article written by Lucia Winkler Florida Dance Theatre set itself apart in elevating talent in Polk County, serving as its only professional dance company for 31 years. Yet when state-wide funding cuts led to a significant budget loss,…
BUILDING CREATIVE COMMUNITY ONE POP-UP AT A TIME Polk County’s arts scene has always been rich with talent, but for many emerging and unconventional artists, finding a place to belong hasn’t always been easy. That gap—felt deeply by…
These awards are ANNUAL awards that serve to honor people and organizations within Polk County that are advancing the arts & cultural community through dedicated service. Nominators should be aware of the following: Nominees should be working in…