On-going Exhibitions in the Heart of the Arts
Portrait of William Hampton Johnson 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... Read More
Apr 16-22 in the Heart of the Arts, Central Florida’s Polk County
Apr 17: Lunch and Learn – “Florida at the Movies” Bring your brown bag lunch for the Polk County Historical Museum’s new Lunch and Learn Series. The free lectures begin at noon on the third Tuesday of each month. The Museum is location in the old County Courthouse at 100 E Main St, Bartow. www.polkcountymuseum.org, or phone (863) 534-4386. Apr 18: Spring Fashion... Read More
Feb 14-May 26: Exhibit “Polk in the War Between the States”
Portrait of William Hampton Johnson 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. Read More
Race for the Arts Photos
Find the 6th Annual Race for the Arts photos by clicking here. Read More
May 15-Sep 1: “WWI at 98 Years” Exhibit
Photo: Courtesy: Polk County Historical Association - James Van Fleet in WWI Uniform ca. 1914 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... Read More
Current exhibitions in the Heart of the Arts
Ongoing Exhibitions: Through April 22: Annual Student Art Show. Lake Wales Arts Center. www.lakewalesartscouncil.org or 863-676-8426. Through April 27: Dimensions V – “Florida’s Abundance.” Bartow Art Guild Exhibit at the Polk County Historical Museum.www.bartowartguild.com. Through April 29: Polk County 5th Grade Kids Tag Art Exhibit. Frostproof Art League & Gallery,... Read More
Race for the Arts: Top Finishers in All Categories
The 6th Annual Race for the Arts took place in Bartow on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 8am. The top finishers in all categories are listed below. Name, Club or City, Time Men’s Overall Mickey Hooke, St Pete Road Runners, 17:32 Boris Plaxsie, Davenport, 19:42 Ben McKinley, Winter Haven, 20:01 Women’s Overall Rebecca Kimble, Lakeland, 20:13 Cindy Thomson, Davenport, 21:48 Regan... Read More
Race for the Arts: Top Finishers Overall
March 3, 2012 – Bartow, Florida. This morning the Polk Arts Alliance held its 6th Annual Race for the Arts starting at Fort Blount Park in Downtown Bartow at 8am. Thank you to all the Race participants, our sponsors and volunteers for your support of the arts in Polk County. The top overall male and female winners are listed below. Name, Club or City, Time Men’s... Read More
