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Mayfaire, Exhibitions & Events Abound at PMA in May
Lots is happening at the Polk Museum of Art in May, including MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire by-the-Lake, yoga, HeartMath, exhibitions and more.
EXHIBITIONS
Beth Ford: A Selective Retrospective
May 8 – Sept. 23
This exhibition showcases the work of Florida Southern College Professor emeritus and award-winning artist Beth Ford. https://polkmuseumofart.org/exhibitions/bethford
Richard Segalman: Monotypes
Through June 9
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A study collection of Segalman’s work gifted to the museum by the artist. This exhibition includes paintings, pastels and 24 monotypes. www.PolkMuseumOfArt.org/segalman
Painting A Nation: Hudson River School Landscapes
Through May 20
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A collection of superb examples of Hudson River School paintings, the first native school of painting in the United States. These paintings are from the Higdon Collection and was organized by the Gibbes Museum of Art in Charleston, South Carolina. www.PolkMuseumOfArt.org/hudsonriver
The Coast of Genoa by Francis Cropsey
Through May 20
Jasper F. Cropsey is a second generation Hudson River School painter. This painting is on exhibit courtesy of the Smithsonian American Art Museum to accompany “Painting A Nation.” www.PolkMuseumOfArt.org/cropsey
Masters of Spain: Goya and Picasso
Through June 17
A rare showcase of work by two of the greatest Spanish painters of all time. This exhibition presents side-by-side the two artists who defined Spanish-made art for nearly 200 years. www.PolkMuseumOfArt.org/masters18
STUDENT EXHIBITIONS
Polk County Senior Exhibition
Through May 20, 2018
This exhibition highlights the artwork of high school seniors in the Polk County School District.
VSA Arts
May 26 – 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, May 5, 11 a.m.-noon
Cost: Free
Registration requested.For registration or questions, contact Tinia Clark: (863) 224-8557, or email sidestreetartbeat@gmail.com.
MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire by-the-Lake
Saturday, May 12 & Sunday, May 13, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
Cost: Free
Mayfaire Saturday Night
Saturday, May 12, 5:30-11 p.m.
Cost: Free
Spring Patron Social
Thursday, May 17, 6-7:30 p.m.
Reservations required. RSVP: Reservations@PolkMuseumofArt.org.
Creative Yoga with Michelle Pugh
Friday, May 18, noon-1 p.m.
Cost: $5 members; $10 nonmembers
Docent-Led Tour
Saturday, May 19, 11 a.m.-noon
Cost: Free
Reservations requested: https://polkmuseumofart.org/upcoming-events/docentmarch-l6ybt
The Art of Film- “The Spirit of the Beehive”
Saturday, May 26, 6-9 p.m.
Cost: Free
A cash bar is available.
Registration requested:https://polkmuseumofart.org/upcoming-events/filmmay18
HeartMath in the Galleries with Kelly Andrews
Wednesday, May 30, noon-1 p.m.
Cost: Free
Reservations requested: https://polkmuseumofart.org/upcoming-events/heartmay
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
ArtLab
Saturday, May 12, 10:30 a.m.-noon
Cost: free
Registration required: https://polkmuseumofart.org/artlab
