Polk Museum of Art

 

Unknown 17th Century Chinese Artist, Martaban Jar, Polk Museum of Art Permanent Collection 2004.15

Surface Effects

January 28 – April 21 Perkins Gallery Prickly. Gritty. Rough. Smooth. Fuzzy. Texture in artwork creates additional interest because it appeals to two of our senses, touch and sight, instead of just one. It incites…

Hunt Slonem, "Lories," 2011, oil on canvas, 60x70

Hunt Slonem: An Expressive Nature

December 17-March 24 Dorothy Jenkins Gallery Contemporary works by New York- and Louisiana-based artist Hunt Slonem are sought after by collectors from around the world.  His vibrantly colored works can be found in nearly 100…

William Kidd, "Still Life with Red Poppies," 2011, clay with low-fire glaze

Recent Acquisitions

December 17-March 24 Emily S. Macey Gallery The Museum is constantly updating and adding to its Permanent Collection. This exhibition will showcase some of the newer acquisitions, including photographs by Ansel Adams, André Kertesz and…

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Günter Wirth

November 19-February 26, 2012 Murray & Ledger Galleries Günter Wirth is a German artist who has dedicated his artistic career to the exploration of geometric forms, primarily rectangles and circles. He studied at the Academy…

Sculpture Garden

Permanent Exhibition Contemporary works by James Bassham, Jane Jaskevich, Fonchen Lord and Michael Mick are featured in the Museum’s permanent outdoor exhibition space. During school tours, our waterwall is turned on to provide a stimulating…

Ancient Art of the Americas, installation view.

Ancient Art of the Americas

Continuing Exhibition David and Lucia Taxdal Pre-Columbian Gallery Ancient Art of the Americas, a refocused installation of the Museum’s collection of Pre-Columbian artworks which was completed in December, 2000, and updated with recent acquisitions in…

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Art-i-Facts

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Employment Opportunities

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You may print an application and mail it to the Museum, Attention…