As the world around us seems to continue to speed up, one of the advantages of art is that it gives us an opportunity to consider things on our time rather than as they rush by us.

Miroslav Antic has become well-known and respected for his stunning paintings that feature formal indoor or outdoor settings, depicted in astonishing detail.

Radcliffe Bailey (b. 1968) has quickly become recognized as one of the most important artists working in the Southeast. 

This exhibition will present works from our permanent collection that feature wild life.

The Polk Museum of Art has amassed a fine collection of works by artists of Cuban ancestry, both those living still living in Cuba and those living in or born in the United States.

Over the years, longtime Museum supporter Ned Perkins has donated an extraordinary body of English silver, most of it dating from the 18th century. 

Yousef Karsh, Herman Leonard and Jenny Bagert represent three “generations” of photographers.

This exhibition includes 66 works by 28 different professors representing 15 colleges and universities, ranging from Miami to Tallahassee and almost everywhere in between.

Each year, over 200 talented artists from around the state apply to the Division of Cultural Affairs of the State of Florida for this competitive award, which is based entirely on the artistic merits of the submissions.

Mark Messersmith is a Florida artist known for his dark, almost disturbing paintings of the current state of the environment of the Sunshine State.

Robert Stackhouse is the most widely respected visual artist to have called Polk County home.