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February Exhibitions & Events at the Polk Museum of Art
Sun+Light opens Feb. 2 at the Polk Museum of Art, and numerous other exhibitions and events are scheduled throughout the month.
The Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College will be closed Feb. 22-25 for The Gala.
EXHIBITIONS
The Art of Will Barnet: Selections from the Permanent Collection
Through March 10
This exhibition showcases 22 recently gifted and loaned works from this figurative artist who also experimented in abstraction during his career. https://polkmuseumofart.org/exhibitions/barnet19
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Jean Cormier: Face to Face
Through April 14
A showcase of the Florida-based artist’s bold use of color in thought-provoking, often witty representations of humans and animals. https://polkmuseumofart.org/exhibitions/cormier
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Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist
Through 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.Photo available. https://polkmuseumofart.org/exhibitions/degas-the-private-impressionist
William Schaaf: The Way of the Equine
Through June 9
This exhibition explores equine imagery as an iconic metaphor for power, sensuality, transition and beauty. https://polkmuseumofart.org/exhibitions/schaaf2019
Sun+Light
Feb. 2 – May 19
A collection of works from the series Everyone Loves the Sunshine by contemporary visual artist Charles Williams. Photo available. https://polkmuseumofart.org/exhibitions/2019/2/2/sun-light
STUDENT EXHIBITIONS
Polk County Senior Exhibition
Through Feb. 3
This exhibition features the work of our Polk County public school senior art students.
Who Lit a Match: Harrison Visual Arts Senior Showcase
Feb. 9 – March 10
An annual showcase that presents the work of graduating seniors from the visual arts department.
EVENTS
Access Art: Special Needs
Saturday, Feb. 2, 11 a.m.-noon
Cost: Free
Registration requested.For registration or questions, contact Tinia Clark: (863) 224-8557, or email sidestreetartbeat@gmail.com.
After Hours at the Museum Curator Tour
Thursday, Feb. 7, 5-8 p.m.
Cost: Free
RSVP: https://polkmuseumofart.org/tours
Curator Tour
Thursday, Feb. 7, 6-7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Harrison Visual Arts Senior Exhibition Reception
Thursday, Feb. 7, 6-8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Point of View Gallery Talk with Charles Williams
Friday, Feb. 8, noon-1 p.m.
Cost: Free
Collection in Focus
Tuesday, Feb. 12, 6-7 p.m.
Cost: Free
RSVP: https://polkmuseumofart.org/ad...
Creative Yoga with Michelle Pugh
Friday, Feb. 15, noon-1p.m.
Cost: $5 members; $10 nonmembers
RSVP: https://polkmuseumofart.org/creative-yoga
Docent-Led Tour
Saturday, Feb. 16, 11 a.m.-noon
Cost: Free
Reservations requested: https://polkmuseumofart.org/to...
The Art of Film: “Chronicle of a Summer”
Saturday, Feb. 16, 6-8:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
RSVP: https://polkmuseumofart.org/ar...
Home School Tour + Lab
Tuesday, Feb. 19, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
RSVP: https://polkmuseumofart.org/ho...
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
After School Art- Broken Color (oil pastel)
Feb. 4, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Cost: Free members; $5 nonmembers
Art Lab
Saturday, Feb. 9, 10:30-noon
Cost: Free for members; $5 nonmembers
Registration required: https://polkmuseumofart.org/artlab
After School Art- Landscape (soft pastel)
Feb. 11, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Cost: Free members; $5 nonmembers
After School Art- Slice of Life (acrylic)
Feb. 18, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Cost: Free members; $5 nonmembers
After School Art- Self-Portrait (graphite)
Feb. 25, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Cost: Free members; $5 nonmembers
SIX-WEEK CLASSES
Beginning Photography (Registration deadline: Jan. 27)
Feb. 4- March 11, 6-9 p.m.
Cost: $145 members; $185 nonmembers
Register:https://polkmuseumofart.org/adultclasses
Photography: Exploring Dark Room Printing in the Digital Age (Registration deadline: Jan. 27)
Feb. 4- March 11, 6-9 p.m.
Cost: $165 members; $205 nonmembers
Register:https://polkmuseumofart.org/adultclasses
Journaling with Art and Words (Registration deadline: Jan. 27)
Feb. 4- March 11, 6-9 p.m.
Cost: $145 members; $185 nonmembers
Register:https://polkmuseumofart.org/adultclasses
Printmaking (Registration deadline: Jan. 27)
Feb. 4- March 11, 6-9 p.m.
Cost: $145 members; $185 nonmembers
Register:https://polkmuseumofart.org/adultclasses
Sculpting in Miniature (Registration deadline: Jan. 27)
Feb. 5- March 12, 6-9 p.m.
Cost: $145 members; $185 nonmembers
Elements of Art (Registration deadline: Jan. 27)
Feb. 5- March 12, 6-9 p.m.
Cost: $145 members; $185 nonmembers
Register:https://polkmuseumofart.org/adultclasses
Art Appreciation: 19thCentury French Art and the Birth of Impressionism (Registration deadline: Jan. 27)
Feb. 5- March 12, 6-8 p.m.
Cost: Free for members; $60 nonmembers