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October Exhibitions & Events at the Polk Museum of Art

Following is a list of exhibitions and events at the Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College in October.

EXHIBITIONS

Art Out Loud

Oct. 13- Nov. 11

This exhibition features the work of student artists in sixth through eighth grades. polkmuseumofart.org/student-gallery/

The Art of Romaine Brooks

Through Dec. 9

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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...

Sad Tropics

Through Nov. 2

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A site-specific multimedia installation at the Melvin and Burks Galleries at Florida Southern College by New Orleans artists and Florida natives Cristina Molina and Jonathan Traviesa. Inspired by Claude Levi-Strauss’ book, “Tristes Tropiques,” this exhibition focuses on the psychological landscape of paradise, the tropics and the mythology of Florida. https://polkmuseumofart.org/sa...

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/exhibitions/jacopelle2018

EVENTS

After Hours at the Museum

Thursday, Oct. 4, 5-8 p.m.

Cost: Free

Curator Tour

Thursday, Oct. 4, 6 p.m.

Cost: Free

Access Art: Special Needs

Saturday, Oct. 6, 11 a.m.-noon

Cost: Free

Registration requested.For registration or questions, contact Tinia Clark: (863) 224-8557, or email sidestreetartbeat@gmail.com.

Collection in Focus

Tuesday, Oct. 9, 6-7 p.m.

Cost: Free

Point of View Gallery Talk

Friday, Oct. 12, noon-1 p.m.

Cost: Free

RSVP: https://polkmuseumofart.org/up...

Coffee with Artist: John Jacopelle

Saturday, Oct. 13, 10-11:30 a.m.

Cost: Free

Public Lecture by Cassandra Langer

Saturday, Oct. 13, noon-1:30 p.m.

Cost: Free

Creative Yoga with Michelle Pugh

Friday, Oct. 19, noon-1p.m.

Cost: $5 members; $10 nonmembers

Access Art: Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia

Friday, Oct. 19, 2-3 p.m.

Cost: Free

Registration requested.For registration or questions, contact Tinia Clark: (863) 224-8557, or email sidestreetartbeat@gmail.com.

Docent-Led Tour

Saturday, Oct. 20, 11 a.m.-noon

Cost: Free

Reservations requested: PolkMuseumofArt.org/tours/

“Art Out Loud” Student Exhibition Reception

Saturday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m.-noon

Cost: Free

The Art of Film: “A Woman, A Part”

Saturday, Oct. 27, 6-9 p.m.

Cost: Free

RSVP: PolkMuseumofArt.org/art-film

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

Fall classes for adults and teens are Oct. 8 through Nov. 18. Deadline to register is Sept. 30.

Creative Concepts in Photography

Mondays, Oct. 8- Nov. 12, 6-9 p.m.

Cost: $145 members; $185 nonmembers

Register: https://polkmuseumofart.org/classes-store/creative-concepts-in-photography

Painting with Pastels

Mondays, Oct. 8- Nov. 12, 6-9 p.m.

Cost: $145 members; $185 nonmembers

Register: https://polkmuseumofart.org/classes-store/painting-with-pastels

Figurative Sculpture

Mondays, Oct. 8- Nov. 12, 6-9 p.m.

Cost: $210 members; $250 nonmembers

Register: https://polkmuseumofart.org/classes-store/figurative-sculpture

Art Appreciation: Nonwestern Art

Mondays, Oct. 8- Nov. 12, 6-9 p.m.

Cost: $145 members; $185 nonmembers

Register: https://polkmuseumofart.org/classes-store/art-appreciation

Journaling with Art and Words

Mondays, Oct. 8- Nov. 12, 6-9 p.m.

Cost: $145 members; $185 nonmembers

Register: https://polkmuseumofart.org/classes-store/journaling-with-art-and-words

Phoneography: Smart Phone Photography

Tuesdays, Oct. 9- Nov. 13, 6-9 p.m.

Cost: $145 members; $185 nonmembers

Register: https://polkmuseumofart.org/classes-store/phonegraphy

Life Drawing

Tuesdays, Oct. 9- Nov. 13, 6-9 p.m.

Cost: $165 members; $205 nonmembers

Register: https://polkmuseumofart.org/classes-store/life-drawing-1

Beginning Photography

Sundays, Oct. 14-Nov. 18, 1-4 p.m.

Cost: $145 members; $185 nonmembers

Register: https://polkmuseumofart.org/classes-store/beginning-to-intermediate-photography

Art Lab with Pierre & Cathy Dutertre

Saturday, Oct. 13, 10:30 a.m.-noon

Cost: Free for members; $5 nonmembers

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

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

After School Art: Watercolor

Monday, Oct. 8, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Cost: Free for members; $5 nonmembers (per child, per visit)

After School Art: Air-Dry Clay

Monday, Oct. 15, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Cost: Free for members; $5 nonmembers (per child, per visit)

Homeschool Tour + Lab

Tuesday, Oct. 16, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Cost: Exclusive to PMA Homeschool Advocate Members

Register: https://polkmuseumofart.org/upcoming-events/homeoct18

After School Art: Oil Pastel

Monday, Oct. 22, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Cost: Free for members; $5 nonmembers (per child, per visit)

After School Art: Jewelry Making

Monday, Oct. 29, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Cost: Free for members; $5 nonmembers (per child, per visit)

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