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Polk in the War Between the States - Photo of William Hampton Johnson

Feb 14-May 26: Exhibit “Polk in the War Between the States”

Polk in the War Between the States Exhibit at the Polk County Historical Museum, Bartow. Free. Call 863-534-4386 or visit www.polkcountymuseum.org.

2012 Summer Art-i-facts Cover

Art-i-facts: Summer 2012 (Apr 15-July)

The Summer issue of Art-i-facts is here.  Included in this issue is information about Summer Camps and MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire-by-the-Lake and so much more.  View below or click here to view full-screen on Scribd.com. Summer 2012 Art-i-facts

Paley Bench 620x380

March 31-June 23: Sketches & Steel

Internationally renowned sculptor Albert Paley’s use of steel can be described as industrial poetry. His large sculptures combine an apparent heaviness with an almost lost sense of gravity as unfurled and animate forms construct massive works of art. Upon seeing his work, it is surprising to learn that Paley completes for each piece a planning [...]

Exhibitions

Heart of the Arts - Central Florida's Polk County

On-going Exhibitions in the Heart of the Arts

Ongoing Exhibitions: Through May 26: “Polk in the War Between the States.” Polk County Historical Museum, Bartow. Free. 863-534-4386. orwww.polkcountymuseum.org. Through May 26: From the Flat Files, a look at the previously unframed pieces of the Permanent Collection.  Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. 863-688-7743 or PolkMuseumofArt.org. Through May 26: 20-Something Show, features artworks created by artists of ages 20-29. [...]

Polk in the War Between the States - Photo of William Hampton Johnson

Feb 14-May 26: Exhibit “Polk in the War Between the States”

Polk in the War Between the States Exhibit at the Polk County Historical Museum, Bartow. Free. Call 863-534-4386 or visit www.polkcountymuseum.org.

March 3-May 26: From the Flat Files

Most museumgoers only ever get to see a fraction of a museum’s collection. Due to the cost, time and space required to frame and house artwork, a large portion of museums’ pieces go unframed and are stored in flat files, cabinets where artwork is laid flat in drawers. These pieces, unfortunately, are hidden away from [...]

May 4-29: 41st Annual Juried Art Show

The Lakeland Art Guild’s 41st Annual Juried Art Show takes place at the Melvin Gallery, Florida Southern College on Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland. The show opens on Friday, May 4, 2012 at 6:30 pm. “The continuing relationship between the LAG and FSC by having this annual exhibition in its lovely gallery confirms the value and [...]

Paley Bench 620x380

March 31-June 23: Sketches & Steel

Internationally renowned sculptor Albert Paley’s use of steel can be described as industrial poetry. His large sculptures combine an apparent heaviness with an almost lost sense of gravity as unfurled and animate forms construct massive works of art. Upon seeing his work, it is surprising to learn that Paley completes for each piece a planning [...]

Arts on the Park

May 30-Jul 6: Arts on the Park Members Show

ARTS ON THE PARK MEMBERS SHOW A Juried Exhibition May 30th – July 6th Arts on the Park invites all of our artist members to participate in the Members Show. The juror will select work to be exhibited.  

Apr 28-Aug 18: 3-D

Sculpture has become a common part of modern-day life, coming in all shapes and sizes, from lawn gnomes to mannequins to public art. Sculpture was originally used for religious or political purposes, such as the Sphinxes of ancient Egypt or the idols of Mayans or Incas. Sculpture gained popularity in ancient Roman and Greek societies [...]

Lake Wales Depot Museum

June-August: Patriotic Exhibit

The Historic Lake Wales Society Depot Museum will have a patriotic exhibit.  Museum hours are 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday and from 10am-4pm on Saturday.  Entry is $2 adults/$1 children. Phone: 863-676-5160.

WWI Draftees from Fort Meade, ca. 1916

May 15-Sep 1: “WWI at 98 Years” Exhibit

Exhibit highlights events surrounding the year 1914. In a display of our local patriotism, young men prepared to go to war in Europe. Admission to the museum is free. The museum is open 9am to 5pm. Tuesday through Friday and 9am to 3pm. on Saturday. The museum is located at 100 East Main Street in [...]

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PAA is sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Polk County Board of County Commissioners. Art-i-facts Magazine is funded in part by revenue from the Florida "State of the Arts" license plate program and the Central Florida Visitors and Convention Bureau.