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Here's What's Happening in February at the Polk Museum of Art
This is a roundup of exhibitions, events, classes and workshops that will take place in February 2018 at the Polk Museum of Art.
EXHIBITIONS
America/American
Through March 4
In this exhibition of selected works from the Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College’s permanent collection, we explore the concept of what it means to call something an American work of art. This is the first exhibition to meld the newest permanent collection works centered around the American figure with works selected from the museum’s existing permanent collection. Photo available.
Renoir: Les Etudes
Through March 11
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This exhibition showcases Renoir’s work as a draftsman and his use of the art of printmaking, a medium he discovered in the 1890s. Photo available.
Richard Segalman: Monotypes
Through March 25
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The 24 works in this show focus on Segalman’s black-and-white monotype process.
Holly Scoggins: Fearful Symmetry
Through April 29
A collection of derivative paintings created by superimposing vintage photographs into images of current events and destinations. Photo available.
STUDENT EXHIBITIONS
Harrison School for the Arts Senior Exhibition
Feb. 3-March 11
This exhibition showcases senior visual art students’ graduating body of artwork.
EVENTS
Access Art: Special Needs
Saturday, Feb. 3, 11 a.m.-noon
Cost: Free
Registration preferred but not required. For registration or questions, contact Tinia Clark: (863) 224-8557, or email sidestreetartbeat@gmail.com.
Point of View Gallery Talk
Friday, Feb. 9, noon-1 p.m.
Cost: Free
Space is Limited. Please RSVP at Reservations@PolkMuseumofArt.org
Harrison School for the Arts Senior Exhibition Reception
Friday, Feb. 9, 6-8 p.m.
Open to friends and family of students whose work is presented in this exhibition.
Creative Yoga with Karen Seggerman
Sunday, Feb. 11, 3-4 p.m.
Cost: $5 members; $10 nonmembers
Creative Yoga with Michelle Pugh
Friday, Feb. 16, noon-1 p.m.
Cost: $5 members; $10 nonmembers
Docent-Led Tour
Saturday, Feb. 17, 11 a.m.-noon
Cost: Free
Register: Reservations@PolkMuseumofArt.org
Heartmath in the Galleries with Kelly Andrews
Wednesday, Feb. 28, noon-1 p.m.
Cost: Free
Registration is not required but appreciated: Reservations@PolkMuseumofArt.org
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
ArtLab
Feb. 10, 10:30 a.m. – noon
Cost: Free
Registration required.
Fun with Perspective Drawing
Feb. 17, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Cost: $80 members; $120 nonmembers
Registration required.
Beginning Photography (Registration deadline: Jan. 28)
Feb. 6-March 13, 6-9 p.m.
Cost: $145 members; $185 nonmembers
Creative Concepts in Photography (Registration deadline: Jan. 28)
Feb. 5-March 12, 6-9 p.m.
Cost: $145 members; $185 nonmembers
Alternative Watercolor Methods (Registration deadline: Jan. 28)
Feb. 5-March 12, 6-9 p.m.
Cost: $145 members; $185 nonmembers
Art Appreciation (Registration deadline: Jan. 28)
Feb. 5-March 12, 6-8 p.m.
Cost: Free for members; $60 nonmembers
Figurative Sculpture (Registration deadline: Jan. 28)
Feb. 5-March 12, 6-9 p.m.
Cost: $210 members; $250 nonmembers
Realistic Portraits (Registration deadline: Jan. 28)
Feb. 5-March 12, 6-9 p.m.
Cost: $145 members; $185 nonmembers
After School Art
Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Cost: Free members; $5 nonmembers per child, per visit
Registration not required
Oil Painting and Mixed Media (Registration deadline: Jan. 28)
Feb. 6-March 13, 6-9 p.m.
Cost: $145 members; $185 nonmembers
Printmaking Fundamentals (Registration deadline: Jan. 28)
Feb. 6-March 13, 6-9 p.m.
Cost: $145 members; $185 nonmembers
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 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 561,000 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 and individuals: MIDFLORIDA Credit Union; the Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Foundation; and the Share Foundation. The museum is fully accessible.
