Posts Tagged ‘Polk Museum of Art’

I was recently having lunch at a downtown Lakeland restaurant and saw the brand new Downtown Lakeland newsletter. What a great piece for those looking for things to do in Lakeland. One of the things I liked in the newsletter was their list of the Top 25 things to Do in Downtown Lakeland. This is [...]

Once again, Polk County is proving that we’ve got more going for us than orange groves and cow pastures (although, there is something good to be said about both of those things). Three of our arts organizations have been nominated for Nickelodeon Parents’ Pick Awards in the Tampa Area: Polk Museum of Art, Explorations V [...]

Polk Museum of Art has a new toy in its lobby – an Art-O-Mat! It’s an old cigarette machine that has been refurbished to vend original pieces of art for $5 each (+ tax).   This is one of three Art-O-Mats in the state. The other two are in Miami. 

Clark Whittington, the founder of Art-O-Mat, will be at the Museum on [...]

The Polk Museum of Art just announced their new summer hours that will start on June 8 and run through August 31. They will be open Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm; closed Sundays, Mondays, and major holidays. Don’t forget about their summer art camp for kids that starts on June 8. For more information go [...]

Polk Museum of Art is opening three new exhibitions in June, and the first one is Shelter, an exhibition of works from the Museum’s permanent collection. Since I’ve been having a hard time putting the concept behind this exhibition into my own words, I’m just going to quote PMoA’s Curator of Art, Todd Behrens:

In case you missed it the first time, on Friday, May 29, Polk Museum of Art will offer a unique opportunity for visitors to learn more about the artwork by Gregory Barsamian that is currently on display. For “Behind the Art,” Curator of Art Todd Behrens and Exhibits Specialist Gregory Mills will turn on the [...]

Polk Museum of Art has two great glass pieces by internationally known master glass artist Dale Chihuly on display in its lobby. The pieces were recently purchased by the Museum through its Art Resource Trust, a group of Museum supporters whose sole purpose is to purchase great pieces of art for the Museum’s Permanent Collection.

In a few weeks,  Polk Museum of Art will  be bringing back one of the most talked about artists it has ever exhibited. To get an idea of why, check out these links to see examples of the work:
http://gregorybarsamian.com/video/Lather/
http://gregorybarsamian.com/video/Copropha/
What you’re seeing in that footage is not a film — it’s a sculpture. Well, three different [...]

Polk Museum of Art is  hosting a Silk Painting Workshop on Saturday, February 21, that will be taught by Vicky Luffman, a Lakeland based silk painter. She’s planning to cover all the basics of silk painting, so no experience necessary!
All materials will be provided but you should bring an apron or oversize t-shirt because the [...]

Most of the time, the arts organizations in Polk County try hard not to schedule major events on top of each other. We know that we share many of the same patrons and visitors, and it hurts us all when we have a conflict. But it doesn’t always work out. Sometimes, we force you all [...]