Posts Tagged ‘Polk Museum of Art’

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Whew! Is it busy at Polk Museum of Art this weekend. We’re hosting a Holiday Magic Series of Events November 20 – 23. Every day for four days, we will present at least one Holiday event and all of them will have a magical theme. Some events will be for children, including the ever popular [...]

As promised, here is a list of all the scary stuff going on for Halloween around Central Florida this weekend: Thursday Haunted House: Buckingham Terror     Starting at 7pm     Camp Fire USA      2600 Buckingham Ave.  Lakeland     $6 for adults   $3 12 and under Friday Haunted House: Buckingham Terror     Starting at 7pm     Camp Fire USA      2600 Buckingham [...]

There will be no shortage of things to do around Central Florida this weekend, that is for sure. With Halloween falling on a Friday this year, that certainly adds some events to the calendar, but there is a lot more going on than just Halloween events (we will list those events in a separate post [...]

Some fun events are being planned for Halloween and Day of the Dead at Polk Museum of Art — and one of them is for adults only! First, there’s the Family Halloween Party at the Museum, which, as I’m sure you’ve guessed, takes place on Halloween! Bring the kids from 4 – 7pm for an [...]

Hey Kids! Do you like to draw? Then get out your crayons, markers, pencils and pastels! Fantasy of Flight and Polk Museum of Art are teaming up for fun new art contest for kids ages 3 – 12. All you have to do is draw a picture of something that takes place at Roar n’ [...]