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 is a partnership between the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame, Visit Central Florida and the Polk County History…
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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 journey along the History and Heritage Trail is in the Polk County History Center. Located in the Old…
There is a lot going on virtually through Lakeland Public Library. You can view upcoming events via Polk Arts Alliance’s event calendar here. View the library’s upcoming virtual events newsletter! Or, visit Lakeland Public Library here.
Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), many events have been cancelled or postponed. This is a very dynamic situation with a great deal of uncertainty, and some events have been or may be cancelled without advanced notice. For now, we recommend verifying events with the host/organizer before attending.
Digital Exhibit on Display through September 1. This is a countywide, juried competition for Polk County High School students in grades 9 through 12. The competition is open to all Polk County public, private, and homeschool students. Our Finest is a cooperative planning effort between the Polk County Board of County…
On exhibit March 28 – April 26, 2020 in the George W. Jenkins Student Gallery, Reception/Award Ceremony: Saturday, April 18 at 11 am This annual exhibition is a juried competition for 15th Congressional District high school art students. The winning Congressional Award from this competition, chosen by 15th Congressional District Representative, travels…
Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), many events have been cancelled or postponed. This is a very dynamic situation with a great deal of uncertainty, and some events have been or may be cancelled without advanced notice. For now, we recommend verifying events with the host/organizer before attending.
Enjoy the online full-screen edition of the Feb-Apr 2020 issue of Art-i-facts magazine. Pick up a print copy at the Central Florida Visitor’s Center on Hwy 27 in Davenport, Polk Museum of Art in Lakeland, RP Funding Center, Lake Wales Arts Center, Polk County BoCC building in Bartow, Theatre Winter…
The Kids Tag Art (KTA) program, created to inspire fifth graders throughout Polk County in the arts, recently announced the top tag art designs from each participating school earning the Award of Distinction designation. The tag art designed by Polk County students is available for purchase by the public at…
On exhibit January 11 – February 16, 2020 in the George W. Jenkins Student Gallery. Polk County High School Exhibition This exhibition features artworks by students grades 9-12 from Polk County School District high schools. Reception: Friday, January 11 at 11 am