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
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
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 the rest of the world and only seen by a select few of the... Read More
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 quality of the work by area artists” says... Read More
March 31-June 23: Sketches & Steel
Albert Paley, Splayed Bench, 1992, forged and fabricated steel with mahogany. Polk Museum of Art Permanent Collection. 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... Read More
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. Read More
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 and was explored again during the Renaissance.... Read More
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. Read More
