Arts & Wellness 2024: Museum Coloring Pages
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Take a few minutes to de-stress with these museum coloring sheets!
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Five Things to Know for Mayfaire’s 50th Celebration
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The 50th anniversary celebration scheduled for Mother’s Day Weekend 2022 is going to be the biggest celebration yet, and here are five "must-knows" before you head out to see the show.
Read MoreHappy Birthday PMoA!
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There’s been a lot of changes to the Museum over the past 55 years! From new buildings, exhibitions, events, education programs, and more, we’re constantly changing how we can give you the best experience here at the Museum.
Read MorePolk Museum of Art: Behind-the-Scenes
/Have you ever wondered how works of art get transported to the Polk Museum of Art? Or what happens to artwork after an exhibition?
Read MoreAn Eye on Art: Toulouse-Lautrec
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Enjoy this “An Eye on Art” inspired by the work by Toulouse-Lautrec currently on display at the museum!
Read MoreWomen's History Month: Women Artists From The Collection
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Women’s History Month is dedicated to celebrating and acknowledging the contributions of women to events large and small in history and contemporary society. For years, female artists have been kept from — or underrepresented in — gallery shows, museums, and history books.
Read More"Tarte au Citron" with Toulouse-Lautrec
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The Polk Museum of Art is showcasing its largest exhibition ever with over 230 works of art, Toulouse-Lautrec & the Belle Époque. Visitors to the show know that Lautrec viewed art as a way of life, but they might be surprised to learn that Lautrec also viewed cookery as a form of art.
Read MoreA Black History Month Exploration in Art
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Art museums serve as a place where individuals can learn, experience, and gain perspective through art. Therefore, it is only fitting that we acknowledge the achievements and history of Black Americans through the art they have created.
Read MorePolk-Pourri: Thanksgiving Dinner
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From combating crowds at the grocery store to corralling all your relatives into the same room, there's plenty of stress that comes with Thanksgiving dinner. Avoid a mid-day meltdown by preparing some of these unique recipes compiled by dedicated volunteers found in Polk-Pourri, the Museum’s cookbook!
Read MoreAn Eye on Art: Pareidolia
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Enjoy this “An Eye on Art” inspired by an Ooky Spooky work from our permanent collection! Learn all about the ability known as pareidolia.
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Staff's Choice: "Attempt to Speak Clearly" by Ummarid 'Tony' Eitharong
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“One of my favorite works (and artists) in our collection is Attempt to Speak Clearly by Ummarid 'Tony' Eitharong. I was first attracted to Tony's work when I saw his abstract paintings at Mayfaire by-the-Lake.”
Read MoreAt-Home Art: “At Home” Still Life
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Create a still life drawing by observing objects from life!
Read MoreA Minute with Loren Hicks
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Enjoy our newest blog post, "A Minute with…”, where we introduce you to the Museum’s incredible staff! We’re excited to introduce you to Loren Hicks, our Collections Manager and Registrar!
Read MoreAt-Home Art: Mondrian-Inspired Painting
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Learn primary colors and create shapes from the use of lines!
Read MoreHow to Get an Art Appraisal
/This is a common question many people have about art they own or have in their possession. We are all often eager to know the relative value of personal artifacts, even if we cherish them for qualities that go far beyond their monetary “worth.”
Read MoreCompare & Contrast
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Understanding the Elements of Art using works from the Polk Museum of Art Collection.
Read MoreAn Eye on Art: Our Art in Games
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Make your very own Polk Museum of Art with pieces from our permanent collection in Animal Crossing: New Horizons™.
Read MoreAn Eye on Art: Art of the Ancient Americas
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Enjoy this “An Eye on Art” inspired by our Ancient American Art collection! You can even make your own Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies!
Read MoreA Minute with Victoria "Tory" King
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Enjoy our newest blog post, "A Minute with…”, where we introduce you to the Museum’s incredible staff! We’re excited to introduce you to Tory King, Director of Retail Operations and Visitor Experience!
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