Sep-Dec: Summerlin Institute

Summerlin Institute group photo, students and teachers, class of 1905

The Polk County History Center presents an exhibit about “Summerlin Institute from September-December 2012. The Polk County History Center is located in the old county courthouse at 100 East Main Street in Bartow. Museum Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9am to 5pm Saturday, 9am to 3pm Call 863-534-4386 or visit www.polkcountymuseum.org.

October 1-28 Winter Haven Quilters Exhibit

Fine Arts Gallery at the Winter Haven Campus of Polk State College. Open Monday-Thursday, 10am-2pm. Free. Information: (863) 297-1050.

Oct 3-Nov 10: “Members II Art Show”

Arts on the Park

Arts on the Park “Members II Art Show” is a juried show that runs from October 3 – November 10.  Peoples Choice award voting is on First Friday, October 5.  The awards reception is on October 12. Learn more!

Sep 4-24: Artworks by Mary May Witte

Mary May Witte White Swan

An exhibition of artworks by Mary May Witte will be on display in the Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery at Polk State College.  The exhibit is free and the Gallery is open to the public Monday-Friday from 10am-2pm when school is in session.  Phone: (863)297-1050.

Art-i-facts: Fall (Aug-Oct 2012)

2012 Fall Art-i-facts Magazine (Aug-Oct)

The Season Preview issue of Art-i-facts Magazine is on the street. The cover image is detail of two swans from a painting by Mary May Witte, “Three White Swans,” 2011, acrylic on canvas, 30″x40″ on display Sept 4-24 in the Fine Arts Gallery at Polk State College, Winter Haven Campus. View the magazine below on [...]

June 18-22: Dad’s get in FREE with child(ren) under 12

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Explorations V Children’s Museum, located at 109 North Kentucky Avenue in downtown Lakeland, will offer free admission for dads from Monday, June 18  to Friday, June 22, 2012 from 9am-5:30pm.  Dads must be accompanied by a child or children under the age of 12 for free admission.  Admission for children during the event for dads [...]

Through Sept 7: Ridge Artisan Market

Artisan Market

Twenty plus artists display their artistic wares. Stock up on great items for yourself and early Christmas shopping. Enjoy extended Saturday hours and special times to “ Meet the artists.” Check our website for hours and events.

Jun 12 – Sep 8: “Good Roads in Polk”

Polk Road Sign

“Good Roads in Polk” examines events surrounding the year 1914. With a good economy at home, Polk County residents prepared to build new highways to connect all our cities together. Polk County Historical Museum is located at 100 East Main Street in Bartow. Museum Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9am to 5pm Saturday, 9am to 3pm Call 863-534-4386 or [...]

Polk Arts Alliance (PAA)

PAA publishes Art-i-facts Magazine four times a year, funded in part by revenue from the Florida "State of the Arts" license plate program and the Central Florida Visitors and Convention Bureau. View the current and past issues of Art-i-facts Magazine by clicking here