I recently found out that Polk Museum of Art had been nominated for the Nickelodeon Parents’ Pick Awards, and while I was doing research to find out exactly which categories the Museum was in, I discovered that two other Lakeland arts organizations have also been nominated for the Tampa area: Explorations V Childrens’ Museum and [...]
A couple of weeks ago, I posted about Studio 305, the new theater group operating out of Florida Dance Theatre on Main Street. I went to one of the performances of A Zoo Story, and I was really impressed. The story was enthralling and well presented. I’m not a good judge of stage acting since [...]
Today’s short but sweet post: Polk Museum of Art has a fun new “toy” in its lobby. It’s an Art-O-Mat — an old cigarette machine that has been refurbished to dispense original pieces of art for $5 each (+tax). Clark Whittington, the founder of Art-O-Mat will be at the Museum on Saturday, June 27, to talk [...]
Just for the fun of it, Polk Museum of Art has gotten together with Explorations V and the Downtown Lakeland Partnership to create lots of fun stuff for First Friday (this Friday, the 5th!). One of the highlights is the sidewalk art contest for teens and adults that PMoA is hosting on the South Kentucky block (between [...]
There’s a new theatre company in town that’s operating a little under the radar right now, but hopes to grow into something larger. Studio 305 is a outgrowth of Florida Dance Theatre that intends to produce edgy, raw, sometimes controversial theatre pieces that give our local, talented actors a place to really stretch their talents. I [...]
Polk Museum of Art is going to reduce its hours for the summer again this year. These hours will be in effect June 8 – August 31: Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 4pm. Closed Sundays, Mondays, and major holidays. Normal hours will resume on September 1.
Polk Museum of Art is opening three new exhibitions in June, and the first one is called Shelter. Since I've been having a hard time putting the concept behind this exhibition into my own words, I'm just going to quote PMoA's Curator of Art, Todd Behrens:
So, I just found out about a really cool, innovative series of events happening this summer. I’d heard rumors of it, but this is the first I’d seen that showed it was a done deal. Polk Theatre and Florida Dance Theatre are teaming up with some serious local talent to present SummerJamz at Polk Theatre. [...]
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 [...]
Since I was out walking around MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire by-the-Lake this morning, I figured I’d go ahead and take a shot of the two Best of Show Winners:
Just a couple of shots I’ve taken so far at MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire by-the-Lake. It’s hot out here!! But the art is great and the food smells wonderful. I’m actually debating between a couple of necklaces…
Just a quick cruise around Lake Morton on the back of a golf cart got me these images. Now I have to stay out of the sun because I forgot my sunscreen!
It's that time of year! People with kids are looking at the looming summer vacation and thinking, "What the heck am I going to do with them for three months?!" Never fear, several local arts organizations have the answer, and Polk Museum of Art is one of those. SummerArt Camp is a must for any child who loves drawing, painting, sculpture, or photography.
If you know Daniel E. Stetson, Polk Museum of Art’s Executive Director, you know that using the word “talkative” to describe him is an understatement. The man is extremely passionate about art and the arts, but ironically, he’s often very reluctant to review or give criticism of artists’ work. So, it’s a rare and exciting treat to know that he has agreed [...]
As I was coming in to work this morning, I got to the end of College Street and was greeted by film crews and a blocked road. And then, in the Museum’s parking lot, this scene: Endure has plopped itself on Palmetto for a couple of days and they’re using PMoA’s parking lot for some of [...]
Polk Museum of Art's MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire by-the-Lake is in two weeks! I hope everyone is planning to attend this annual outdoor art festival. So many things happen within and around Mayfaire. Here's the flyer/poster featuring artwork by Chris Boone.
For some reason when I posted yesterday about the weekend’s events, I had it in my head that the Imperial Symphony Orchestra’s Cookie Concert was on this coming Tuesday. Probably because many of their concerts are on Tuesdays, but not this one! So, to make up for my oversight, here’s the flyer and a link [...]
Bio: Meredith Spresser is the Public Relations & Marketing Manager for Polk Museum of Art. She has been with the Museum since 2000, and was initially hired as the Curatorial Assistant (not to be confused with the Assistant Curator). In January 2007, she was promoted to her current position.