I had the opportunity at work to sit down with Cynthia and Linda to learn more about an event coming up this weekend, Art in AgriCulutre. For more about the group organizing the event or prices, check out...

This is a great time of year in Lakeland. There are so many reasons to get out of the house right now. One of many exciting upcoming events is Platform Art Party #19- Art in AgriCulture. Art Party #19 is April 28, 7-11 p.m....

Local Lakelander, Dana Stancil Mercaldi, has literally taken trash to treasure over the past year. What started as a home decorating project has now grown into a monthly warehouse show. Last year Dana fell in love with...

Special to Lakeland Local by Taylor Flumerfelt A collaborative spirit has helped the City of Lakeland join efforts with Platform Art, Inc.’s Art Party #19: Art in AgriCulture to create a lasting contribution that fosters...

Special to Lakeland Local by Melissa Rodriguez In celebration of Polk County’s long and rich agricultural history and Earth Month, Platform Art, Inc. is hosting their 19th art party, Art in AgriCulture, April 28, in...

There’s no doubt about it. Lakeland is growing, and as it grows, so is its artistic presence. With that in mind, let me introduce you to three art galleries that you might not be aware of: Garden District Artists,...

Back before Christmas, I was hanging out with a few friends, and as the conversation rolled around, it came out that most of us had taken some sort of arts lesson as adults. A couple of ladies had taken piano, I take dance...

Platform, an art, music, performance, film and fashion experience is held twice yearly at various locations in Lakeland. Saturday night, Platform 16 was held at St. Joseph’s Academy in the South Lake Morton...

It took 8 parties before I heard of a Platform Art Party. It took me 14 parties before I finally attended. Something always came up or I forgot (yeah that was most of the time). But since attending my first Platform Art...

If you’re one of those parents that thinks that creativity and art are important for your child’s development, then you are lucky to live in Lakeland. There are several opportunities offered by our local,...

photo credit: Chuck Welch for Lakeland...

In a couple of weeks, Polk Museum of Art will open two new exhibitions — both of which are inspired by flowers in some way — and at least one of them is guaranteed to appeal to those of you who prefer to...

Right off the presses and just in time for Lakelanders’ Christmas stockings is a great coffee table book featuring the Polk Museum of Art. PMoA@43: Forty-Three Years of Service to Minds and Hearts. Polk Museum of Art:...