The Polk Museum of Art is closed Jan. 1 in observance of New Year’s Day.
EXHIBITIONS
William Schaaf: The Way of the Equine
Jan. 19 – June 9
This exhibition explores equine imagery as an iconic metaphor for power, sensuality, transition and beauty. https://polkmuseumofart.org/exhibitions/schaaf2019
Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist
Through March 24
An exhibition comprised of works from a private collection that sheds light on the artist’s favorite themes, as well as the artists he called his friends. Photo available. https://polkmuseumofart.org/exhibitions/degas-the-private-impressionist
Chagall: Stories into Dreams
Through Jan. 6
A show of Marc Chagall’s work that is the only one in the country that pairs his “Fables of La Fontaine” etchings (1952) with his “Story of Exodus” lithographs (1966). Photo available. https://polkmuseumofart.org/chagall
Conversing with Reality
Through Jan. 13
A celebration of the most recent paintings of contemporary visual artist John Jacopelle. https://polkmuseumofart.org/exhibitions/jacopelle2018
EXILE: 50 Years of Cuban-American Art from the Permanent Collection
Through Jan. 13
A showcase of works by Cubans who are exiles, as well as works from nine artists who remain in Cuba. https://polkmuseumofart.org/exhibitions/exile2018
STUDENT EXHIBITION
Polk County Senior Exhibition
Jan. 5 – Feb. 3
This exhibition features the work of our Polk County public school senior art students.
EVENTS
Access Art: Special Needs
Saturday, Jan. 5, 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 with Erin LaSala
Friday, Jan. 11, noon-1 p.m.
Cost: Free
RSVP: https://polkmuseumofart.org/upcoming-events/povjuly18-gn434-d34tk
Art Lab
Saturday, Jan. 12, 10-11:30 a.m.
Cost: Free for members; $5 nonmembers
Registration required: https://polkmuseumofart.org/artlab
Creative Yoga with Michelle Pugh
Friday, Jan. 18, noon-1p.m.
Cost: $5 members; $10 nonmembers
Access Art: Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
Friday, Jan. 18, 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
Registration requested. For registration or questions, contact Tinia Clark: (863) 224-8557, or email sidestreetartbeat@gmail.com.
Polk County Senior Exhibition Reception
Saturday, Jan. 19, 11 a.m.
Cost: Free
Docent-Led Tour
Saturday, Jan. 19, 11 a.m.-noon
Cost: Free
Reservations requested: https://polkmuseumofart.org/upcoming-events/docentsept18-p9pnl
The Art of Film: “Cleo from 5 to 7”
Saturday, Jan. 26, 6-9 p.m.
Cost: Free
RSVP: https://polkmuseumofart.org/upcoming-events/filmaug18-t5tgl-rfjhk-hwla8
Vision Board Session with Sound Bowls
Saturday, Jan. 26, 1-4 p.m.
Cost: $75 for members; $100 for nonmembers
RSVP: https://polkmuseumofart.org/workshop-store/visionboards
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: Southern Homes/Amy & Ed Laderer; the Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Foundation; and the Share Foundation. The museum is fully accessible.
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