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…
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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…
Polk Arts & Cultural Alliance (PACA) seeks a dynamic, relationship-centered Executive Director to lead the county’s designated Local Arts Agency and to accelerate PACA’s impact as a champion, connector, and advocate for arts and cultural organizations across Polk…
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…
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 2024 Polk Arts & Cultural Alliance Arts Guide by CLICKING HERE. Or, click the cover below, then click the icon (shown right), underneath the guide to view it at full screen.…