The Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College is closed on July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Summer hours are as follows: Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Sundays. Sunday hours resume Sept. 9.
EXHIBITIONS
Beth Ford: A Selective Retrospective
Through Sept. 23
This exhibition showcases the work of Florida Southern College Professor emeritus and award-winning artist Beth Ford. https://polkmuseumofart.org/exhibitions/bethford
Double Vision: Photocentric Paintings by Richard Heipp
Through Aug. 25
A retrospective exhibition of artist and University of Florida Prof. Richard Heipp’s air-brushed simulations of photographs and scanned objects. https://polkmuseumofart.org/exhibitions/richard-heipp-2018 Photo available.
Lorrie Goulet: Seventy Years Carving
Through Sept. 30
A celebration of Goulet’s career as a painter, sculptor and poet, the sculptures in this exhibition come directly from the 92-year-old artist’s New York City studio. https://polkmuseumofart.org/exhibitions/goulet2018
Photo available.
The Von Wagner Code
Through Sept. 16
A curated exhibition inspired by the rediscovery of a damaged, long-lost painting on the Florida Southern College campus and the exciting search for answers about its origins. https://polkmuseumofart.org/exhibitions/the-von-wagner-code
Photo available.
STUDENT EXHIBITIONS
VSA Arts
Through Aug. 26, 2018
This exhibition highlights work from Very Special Arts of Polk County, a program for gifted students and students with emotional, physical or cognitive challenges who are enrolled in Polk County Schools. The artworks selected for the exhibition represent a wide variety of media and techniques.
EVENTS
Access Art: Special Needs
Saturday, July 7, 11 a.m.-noon
Cost: Free
Registration requested. For registration or questions, contact Tinia Clark: (863) 224-8557, or email sidestreetartbeat@gmail.com.
Point of View Gallery Talk
Friday, July 13, noon-1 p.m.
Cost: Free
RSVP: https://polkmuseumofart.org/upcoming-events/povjuly18
Creative Yoga with Michelle Pugh
Friday, July 20, noon-1p.m.
Cost: $5 members; $10 nonmembers
Access Art: Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
Friday, July 20, 2-3 p.m.
Cost: Free
Registration requested. For registration or questions, contact Tinia Clark: (863) 224-8557, or email sidestreetartbeat@gmail.com.
Docent-Led Tour
Saturday, July 21, 11 a.m.-noon
Cost: Free
Reservations requested: https://polkmuseumofart.org/upcoming-events/docentjuly
The Art of Film- “Finding Vivian Maier”
Saturday, July 28, 6-9 p.m.
Cost: Free
A cash bar is available.
Registration requested: https://polkmuseumofart.org/upcoming-events/filmjuly
SUMMER TEEN AND ADULT ART CLASSES
Creative Concepts in Photography
Saturdays, July 14-August 18, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: $145 members; $185 nonmembers
Beginning Photography
Saturdays, July 14-August 18, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: $145 members; $185 nonmembers
Painting with Pastels
Saturdays, July 14-August 18, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: $145 members; $185 nonmembers
Oil Painting Portraiture from a Limited Palette
Saturdays, July 14-August 18, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: $145 members; $185 nonmembers
Perspective Drawing
Saturdays, July 14-August 18, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: $145 members; $185 nonmembers
Printmaking
Saturdays, July 14-August 18, 2-5 p.m.
Cost: $145 members; $185 nonmembers
SUMMER ART CAMPS
Lakeland
Session 3: July 2-13
Session 4: July 16-27; registration deadline is July 8
Registration required: https://polkmuseumofart.org/summercamp
Winter Haven
Outer Space Art Gallery and Studio- 230 Ave. C SW
July 16-27
Registration required: https://polkmuseumofart.org/whcamp
About the Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College
The Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida, is a private, not-for-profit academic fine art museum dedicated to promoting inspirational and engaging arts experiences for all. It is one of the Top 10 art museums in the State of Florida, an Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and the only art museum accredited by the American Alliance of Museums serving the 666,000 residents of Polk County. Museum hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesdays – Saturdays; 1-5 p.m. Sundays (closed Sundays June 1 through Labor Day) and closed Mondays and major holidays. Admission is free for everyone year-round, thanks to the following organizations: MIDFLORIDA Credit Union; the Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Foundation; and the Share Foundation. The museum is fully accessible.
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