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December Exhibitions & Events at the Polk Museum of Art
Here's what's happening at the Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College in December.
The Polk Museum of Art is closed Dec. 25 in observance of Christmas.
EXHIBITIONS
Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist
Dec. 22- March 24
An exhibition comprised of works from a private collection that sheds light on the artist’s favorite themes, as well as the artists he called his friends. https://polkmuseumofart.org/exhibitions/degas-the-private-impressionist
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The Art of Romaine Brooks
Through Dec. 9
A collection of works from this American expatriate artist known for herandrogynous appearance and unique artistic voice that challenged conventions of how women should look and behave. This exhibition is on loan from the Smithsonian American Art Museum. https://polkmuseumofart.org/br...
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Chagall: Stories into Dreams
Through Jan. 6
A show of Marc Chagall’s work that is the only one in the country that pairs his “Fables of La Fontaine” etchings (1952) with his “Story of Exodus” lithographs (1966). https://polkmuseumofart.org/ch...
Conversing with Reality
Through Jan. 13
A celebration of the most recent paintings of contemporary visual artist John Jacopelle. https://polkmuseumofart.org/ex...
EXILE: 50 Years of Cuban-American Art from the Permanent Collection
Through Jan. 13
A showcase of works by Cubans who are exiles, as well as works from nine artists who remain in Cuba. https://polkmuseumofart.org/ex...
STUDENT EXHIBITION
K-5 Elementary
Through Dec. 30
This exhibition features the work of our youngest Polk County Schools art students.
EVENTS
Elves Shelves
Through Dec. 9
Bring your little shoppers to a holiday gift shop just for children. More information here.
K-5 Elementary Student Exhibition Reception
Saturday, Dec. 1, 1-2 p.m.
Cost: Free
Access Art: Special Needs
Saturday, Dec. 1, 11 a.m.-noon
Cost: Free
Registration requested.For registration or questions, contact Tinia Clark: (863) 224-8557, or email sidestreetartbeat@gmail.com.
SEU: An Afternoon Medley Concert
Sunday, Dec. 2, 2-3 p.m.
Cost: Free
After Hours at the Museum
Thursday, Dec. 6, 5-8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Curator Tour
Thursday, Dec. 6, 6 p.m.
Cost: Free
Art Lab
Saturday, Dec. 8, 10-11:30 a.m.
Cost: Free for members; $5 nonmembers
Registration required: https://polkmuseumofart.org/ar...
Point of View Gallery Talk with Brian Hamilton
Friday, Dec. 14, noon-1 p.m.
Cost: Free
RSVP: https://polkmuseumofart.org/upcoming-events/povdec18
Docent-Led Tour
Saturday, Dec. 15, 11 a.m.-noon
Cost: Free
Reservations requested: https://polkmuseumofart.org/upcoming-events/docentdec18
The Art of Film: “Russian Ark”
Saturday, Dec. 15, 6-9 p.m.
Cost: Free
RSVP: https://polkmuseumofart.org/upcoming-events/filmdec
Creative Yoga with Michelle Pugh
Friday, Dec. 21, noon-1p.m.
Cost: $5 members; $10 nonmembers
Members Reception
Friday, Dec. 21, 6-8:30 p.m.
Cost: Members free; nonmembers $10