Here Are Exhibits, Events At Polk Museum Of Art In August

Summer hours continue through Sept. 2: Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Sundays. Sunday hours resume Sept. 9.

EXHIBITIONS

Beth Ford: A Selective Retrospective

Through Sept. 23

This exhibition showcases the work of Florida Southern College Professor Emeritus and award-winning artist Beth Ford. https://polkmuseumofart.org/exhibitions/bethford

Double Vision: Photocentric Paintings by Richard Heipp

Through Aug. 25

A retrospective exhibition of artist and University of Florida Prof. Richard Heipp’s air-brushed simulations of photographs and scanned objects. https://polkmuseumofart.org/exhibitions/richard-heipp-2018

The Von Wagner Code

Through Sept. 16

A curated exhibition inspired by the rediscovery of a damaged, long-lost painting on the Florida Southern College campus and the exciting search for answers about its origins.https://polkmuseumofart.org/exhibitions/the-von-wagner-code

The Recyclers: Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso

Through Sept. 16

A two-work installation featuring the finished painting and its study hung side-by-side.

https://polkmuseumofart.org/exhibitions/recyclers

Lorrie Goulet: Seventy Years Carving

Through Sept. 30

A celebration of Goulet’s career as a painter, sculptor and poet, the sculptures in this exhibition come directly from the 92-year-old artist’s New York City studio. https://polkmuseumofart.org/exhibitions/goulet2018

STUDENT EXHIBITIONS

VSA Arts

Through 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, Aug. 4, 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

Friday, Aug. 10, noon-1 p.m.

Cost: Free

RSVP: https://polkmuseumofart.org/upcoming-events/povjuly18

Creative Yoga with Michelle Pugh

Friday, Aug. 17, noon-1p.m.

Cost: $5 members; $10 nonmembers

Docent-Led Tour

Saturday, Aug. 18, 11 a.m.-noon

Cost: Free

Reservations requested: https://polkmuseumofart.org

Curator Tour

Tuesday, Aug. 21, 6-7:30 p.m.

Cost: Free

Reservations:https://polkmuseumofart.org/upcoming-events/2018/8/21/curator-tour

The Art of Film- “Songs from the Second Floor”

Saturday, Aug. 25, 6-9 p.m.

Cost: Free

A cash bar is available.

Registration requested: https://polkmuseumofart.org/up...