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January Exhibitions & Events at the Polk Museum of Art
Here's a roundup of January exhibitions, workshops and events at the Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College.
The Polk Museum of Art is closed Jan. 1 in observance of New Year’s Day.
EXHIBITIONS
William Schaaf: The Way of the Equine
Jan. 19 – June 9
This exhibition explores equine imagery as an iconic metaphor for power, sensuality, transition and beauty. https://polkmuseumofart.org/exhibitions/schaaf2019
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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
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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).Photo available.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
Polk County Senior Exhibition
Jan. 5 – Feb. 3
This exhibition features the work of our Polk County public school senior art students.
EVENTS
Access Art: Special Needs
Saturday, Jan. 5, 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 with Erin LaSala
Friday, Jan. 11, noon-1 p.m.
Cost: Free
Art Lab
Saturday, Jan. 12, 10-11:30 a.m.
Cost: Free for members; $5 nonmembers
Registration required: https://polkmuseumofart.org/artlab
Creative Yoga with Michelle Pugh
Friday, Jan. 18, noon-1p.m.
Cost: $5 members; $10 nonmembers
Access Art: Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
Friday, Jan. 18, 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
Registration requested.For registration or questions, contact Tinia Clark: (863) 224-8557, or email sidestreetartbeat@gmail.com.
Polk County Senior Exhibition Reception
Saturday, Jan. 19, 11 a.m.
Cost: Free
Docent-Led Tour
Saturday, Jan. 19, 11 a.m.-noon
Cost: Free
Reservations requested: https://polkmuseumofart.org/up...
The Art of Film: “Cleo from 5 to 7”
Saturday, Jan. 26, 6-9 p.m.
Cost: Free
RSVP: https://polkmuseumofart.org/up...
Vision Board Session with Sound Bowls
Saturday, Jan. 26, 1-4 p.m.
Cost: $75 for members; $100 for nonmembers
RSVP: https://polkmuseumofart.org/workshop-store/visionboards