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March Exhibitions & Events at the Polk Museum of Art
"Painted Pages: Illuminated Manuscripts from the 13th to 18th Centuries" opens in March at PMA. A variety of other events are on tap, too.
EXHIBITIONS
Painted Pages: Illuminated Manuscripts from the 13th to 18th Centuries
March 23 – May 25
This exhibition explores the golden age of handmade books, some of which employed elaborate gold leaf decoration and intricate ornament. https://polkmuseumofart.org/exhibitions/pages
The Art of Will Barnet: Selections from the Permanent Collection
Through March 10
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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
Jean Cormier: Face to Face
Through April 14
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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
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 EXHIBITION
Who Lit a Match: Harrison Visual Arts Senior Showcase
Through March 10
An annual showcase that presents the work of graduating seniors from the visual arts department.
Creative Youth
March 16 – April 21
2019 marks the 37th year that members of the U.S. House of Representatives have recognized the creative spirit of American high school students in grades 9-12 with a national art competition. PMA conducts the competition and mounts the exhibition for the 15th Congressional District including parts of Polk, Lake, and Hillsborough counties.
EVENTS
Coffee with the Artist: Jean Cormier
Saturday, March 2, 10:30 a.m. – noon
Cost: Free
Access Art: Special Needs
Saturday, March 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
Thursday, March 7, 5-8 p.m.
Cost: Free
RSVP: https://polkmuseumofart.org/tours
Curator Tour
Thursday, March 7, 6-7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
RSVP: https://polkmuseumofart.org/tours
Point of View Gallery Talk
Friday, March 8, noon-1 p.m.
Cost: Free
RSVP: https://polkmuseumofart.org/gallery-talks
Creative Yoga with Michelle Pugh
Friday, March 15, noon-1p.m.
Cost: $5 members; $10 nonmembers
Docent-Led Tour
Saturday, March 16, 11 a.m.-noon
Cost: Free
Reservations requested: https://polkmuseumofart.org/to...
La Francophonie Day Celebration
Saturday, March 23, noon – 4 p.m.
Cost: Free
The Art of Film: “A Woman, A Part”
Saturday, March 23, 6-8:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
RSVP: https://polkmuseumofart.org/ar...
Public Lecture: Artist William Schaaf
Thursday, March 28, 6 – 8 p.m.
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
After School Art- Plein Air (watercolor)
March 4, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Cost: Free members; $5 nonmembers
After School Art- Pointillism (felt tip pen)
March 11, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Cost: Free members; $5 nonmembers