Scholastic Art & Writing Competition 2024
Mar
23
to Apr 21
Student Exhibitions

Scholastic Art & Writing Competition 2024

Scholastic Art & Writing Awards 2024

The Polk Museum of Art is thrilled to host the nationally-renowned 101st Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards for the Polk County, Florida Art Region. Presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, the Scholastic Awards initiative invited students grades 7-12 (ages 13 and up) to submit their original works produced across all media to have a chance to have their work recognized in the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious scholarship and recognition program.

This exhibition features visual art students who placed with Honorable Mentions, Silver Keys, and Gold Keys within the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.

Congratulations to our student winners!

The Polk County Scholastic Art and Writing Awards are made possible thanks to the generosity of Joy and Michael Martin.

This exhibition is on view in person in our George Jenkins Student Gallery from March 23 to April 21, 2024.

NOTE: To view title and artist information on a mobile device, tap the white dot at the lower right corner of your screen.

The Polk County Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Exhibition is supported by:

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Summer Art Camp 2023
Sep
2
to Oct 15
Student Exhibitions

Summer Art Camp 2023

Summer Art Camp 2023

Artwork by Polk Museum of Art Summer Camp Students Ages 7 through 13

The public is invited to celebrate and recognize the talents of our Summer Art Camp students with us virtually! Summer Art Camp 2023 features the work of students ages 7 through 13. We honor the exceptional students for their hard work and achievement while also thanking their art teachers and volunteers for their commitment and critical role in providing a nurturing environment during Summer Art Camp. 

This exhibition is on view in person in our George Jenkins Student Gallery from September 2 to October 15, 2023.

NOTE: To view title and artist information on a mobile device, tap the white dot at the lower right corner of your screen.

Featured
<strong>Zoey Abell</strong>
Zoey Abell

Self-Portrait
Colored Pencil and Graphite
Drawing, Age: 8
Instructor: Mary Capodici

<strong>Sydney Abitbol</strong>
Sydney Abitbol

Mother Nature
Mixed Media
Poetry, Age: 11
Instructor: Clifford Parody

<strong>Jillian Adeney</strong>
Jillian Adeney

The Stuffy Totem Pole
Mixed Media
Fiber Art, Age: 10
Instructor: Jan Briggs

<strong>Thomas Adeney</strong>
Thomas Adeney

Scout Cover and Page
Prismacolor
Comic Illustration, Age: 12
Instructor: Casey Hall

<strong>Ethan Arnold</strong>
Ethan Arnold

The Professor
Oil Pastel
Drawing, Age: 9
Instructor: Ingrid Torres

<strong>Leopold Arnold</strong>
Leopold Arnold

Evil Bird on a Stormy Night
Digital Photography
Digital Photography, Age: 7
Instructor: Rebecca Schempp

<strong>Samielis Aviles</strong>
Samielis Aviles

Red Flower
Oil Pastel
Drawing, Age: 9
Instructor: Ingrid Torres

<strong>Isla Bamaca</strong>
Isla Bamaca

Mr. Mousie
Ceramic
Sculpture, Age: 8
Instructor: Ingrid Torres

<strong>Jordan Barlow</strong>
Jordan Barlow

1 Pigeon
Augmented Reality
Augmented Reality, Age: 12
Instructor: Elizabeth Ebisawa

<strong>Kaiden Benton</strong>
Kaiden Benton

Paradise
Mixed Media
Sculpture, Age: 9
Instructor: Ingrid Torres

<strong>Ike Bhagat</strong>
Ike Bhagat

Giraffe Jump
Digital Art
Mixed Media, Age: 7
Instructor: Elizabeth Ebisawa

Zehra Bhagat

Space Sculpture
Digital Sculpture
Digital Sculpture, Age: 11
Instructor: Elizabeth Ebisawa

<strong>Zehra Bhagat and Chloe Fong</strong>
Zehra Bhagat and Chloe Fong

Cockaroach's Day at School
Mixed Media
Short Story Writing, Ages: 11 & 10
Instructor: Clifford Parody

<strong>Henley Birkhold</strong>
Henley Birkhold

90s Rock
Cardboard
Sculpture, Age: 9
Instructor: Natalie Helms

Harper Breeze

A Day Outside
Stop Motion Animation
Stop Motion Animation, Age: 9
Instructor: Elizabeth Ebisawa

Wiley Bullock

Wiley’s Dragon List
Stop Motion Animation
Stop Motion Animation, Age: 9
Instructor: Elizabeth Ebisawa

<strong>Savannah Campbell</strong>
Savannah Campbell

Flight to Paradise
Ink
Illustration, Age: 13
Instructor: Kyndil Gonzalez

<strong>Callen Charlet</strong>
Callen Charlet

Appleseed Bloomed
Mixed Media
Crafts, Age: 8
Instructor: Rebecca Schempp

<strong>Copper Chastain</strong>
Copper Chastain

The Tree of Despair
Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Age: 12
Instructor: Casey Hall

<strong>Anora Choate</strong>
Anora Choate

Ice Cream vs Popsicles
Augmented Reality
Augmented Reality, Age: 12
Instructor: Elizabeth Ebisawa

<strong>Caitlyn Collins</strong>
Caitlyn Collins

Destruction of Nature
Acrylic
Painting, Age: 13
Instructor: Kyndil Gonzalez

<strong>Ireland Decker</strong>
Ireland Decker

Self-Portrait
Mixed Media
Drawing, Age: 7
Instructor: Mary Capodici

<strong>Madison Dudziak</strong>
Madison Dudziak

Self-Portrait
Digital Painting
Digital Painting, Age: 10
Instructor: Casey Hall

<strong>Madison Dudziak</strong>
Madison Dudziak

Rose Quartz
Glass
Jewelry Making, Age: 10
Instructor: Emily Lacasse

<strong>Brooklyn Eason</strong>
Brooklyn Eason

She's Always Watching
Marker and Prismacolor
Drawing, Age: 12
Instructor: Simoni Bonadies

<strong>London Eason</strong>
London Eason

Inverted Pastel Panda
Yarn
Fiber Art, Age: 9
Instructor: Elizabeth Ebisawa

<strong>London Eason</strong>
London Eason

Crocheted Turnip
Yarn
Fiber Art, Age: 9
Instructor: Jan Briggs

<strong>Dia Foelsche</strong>
Dia Foelsche

Flying Imagination
Augmented Reality
Augmented Reality, Age: 11
Instructor: Elizabeth Ebisawa

<strong>Diora Franqui</strong>
Diora Franqui

Spectrum Self: A Fantasy Portrait
Mixed Media
Sculpture, Age: 12
Instructor: Emily Lacasse

<strong>Valeria Franqui</strong>
Valeria Franqui

Summer Treat
Mixed Media
Sculpture, Age: 9
Instructor: Ingrid Torres

Featured
<strong>Noelle Hagman</strong>
Noelle Hagman

What Bud Likes
Mixed Media
Short Stories, Age: 12
Instructor: Clifford Parody

<strong>Trinity Hare</strong>
Trinity Hare

The Great White House
Ink and String
Fiber Art, Age: 12
Instructor: Kyndil Gonzalez

<strong>Lily Harris</strong>
Lily Harris

The Lillies
Mixed Media
Fiber Art, Age: 11
Instructor: Kyndil Gonzalez

<strong>Van Harry</strong>
Van Harry

The Weird Orange Dot
Digital Photography
Digital Photography, Age: 9
Instructor: Rebecca Schempp

<strong>Natalie Hatch</strong>
Natalie Hatch

Garden
Mixed Media
Sculpture, Age: 9
Instructor: Ingrid Torres

<strong>Makaiah Hysell</strong>
Makaiah Hysell

Vintage Colors
Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Age: 13
Instructor: Casey Hall

<strong>Hailey Ishihara</strong>
Hailey Ishihara

Hypnosis
Mixed Media
Comic Book Writing, Age: 11
Instructor: Clifford Parody

<strong>Hailey Ishihara</strong>
Hailey Ishihara

<strike>Stealing<strike> Sharing
Mixed Media
Short Story Writing, Age: 11
Instructor: Clifford Parody

<strong>Bennett Johnson</strong>
Bennett Johnson

Guitar of Color
Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Age: 9
Instructor: Ingrid Torres

<strong>Mykah Johnson</strong>
Mykah Johnson

Midnight Snack
Acrylic
Street Art, Age: 11
Instructor: Simoni Bonadies

<strong>Abigail Kelly</strong>
Abigail Kelly

Miss Maya
Digital Painting
Digital Painting, Age: 13
Instructor: Casey Hall

<strong>Miller Kiley</strong>
Miller Kiley

Pig Mud World
Augmented Reality
Augmented Reality, Age: 8
Instructor: Elizabeth Ebisawa

<strong>Lailyn Lawson</strong>
Lailyn Lawson

Rainbow Tree
Mixed Media
Jewelry Making, Age: 7
Instructor: Jan Briggs

<strong>Lee Lefkowitz</strong>
Lee Lefkowitz

The Metal Man
Mixed Media
Short Stories, Age: 12
Instructor: Clifford Parody

<strong>Morgan Livingston</strong>
Morgan Livingston

Circus of Fools
Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Age: 13
Instructor: Casey Hall

<strong>Ansleigh Lyle</strong>
Ansleigh Lyle

Self-Portrait
Graphite
Drawing, Age: 13
Instructor: Casey Hall

<strong>Harper Mayes</strong>
Harper Mayes

Life as a Dragon
Charcoal and Prismacolor
Drawing, Age: 13
Instructor: Simoni Bonadies

<strong>Brady McCormick</strong>
Brady McCormick

The Bull of Destiny
Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Age: 9
Instructor: Ingrid Torres

Kelsey Meredith

Candy Pillar
Digital Sculpture
Digital Sculpture, Age: 12
Instructor: Elizabeth Ebisawa

<strong>Paulina Molano</strong>
Paulina Molano

Lili Elephant
Felt
Crafts, Age: 7
Instructor: Ingrid Torres

<strong>Hannah Moss</strong>
Hannah Moss

Crazy Flowers
Acrylic
Painting, Age: 8
Instructor: Kyndil Gonzalez

<strong>Lukas Munera</strong>
Lukas Munera

Sipping Monarch
Prismacolor
Drawing, Age: 9
Instructor: Kyndil Gonzalez

<strong>Lukas Munera</strong>
Lukas Munera

Frogs on Logs
Ceramic
Sculpture, Age: 9
Instructor: Natalie Helms

<strong>Ava Murino</strong>
Ava Murino

Black and White Jellyfish
Charcoal
Drawing, Age: 9
Instructor: Kyndil Gonzalez

<strong>Ava Murino</strong>
Ava Murino

Dream House
Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Age: 9
Instructor: Mary Capodici

<strong>Eva Newhall</strong>
Eva Newhall

Vibrant Visions
Digital Photography
Photography, Age: 11
Instructor: Casey Hall

<strong>Eva Newhall</strong>
Eva Newhall

Indescribable
Poetry
Poetry, Age: 11
Instructor: Clifford Parody

<strong>Sophia Nicolette</strong>
Sophia Nicolette

Princess Penelope
Yarn
Fiber Art, Age: 9
Instructor: Elizabeth Ebisawa

<strong>Sophia Nicolette</strong>
Sophia Nicolette

Sparkly Tree
Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Age: 9
Instructor: Natalie Helms

Featured
<strong>Tate Pacheco</strong>
Tate Pacheco

Self-Portrait
Graphite
Drawing, Age: 11
Instructor: Casey Hall

<strong>Charlie Parody</strong>
Charlie Parody

Fantastic City
Styrofoam Print
Printmaking, Age: 9
Instructor: Ingrid Torres

<strong>Charlie Parody</strong>
Charlie Parody

Cardboard Cockroach
Cardboard and Paper
Illustration, Age: 9
Instructor: Kyndil Gonzalez

<strong>Connor Patamasank</strong>
Connor Patamasank

Vase with Flowers
Acrylic
Painting, Age: 7
Instructor: Mary Capodici

<strong>Peyton Pawley</strong>
Peyton Pawley

Mrs. Sunshine Cover
Marker and Prismacolor
Comic Illustration, Age: 13
Instructor: Casey Hall

<strong>Natali Perez</strong>
Natali Perez

Kinda Dancing Dolls
Mixed Media
Crafts, Age: 9
Instructor: Jan Briggs

Giulia Phillips

Paws the Husky Pup
Digital Sculpture
Digital Sculpture, Age: 13
Instructor: Elizabeth Ebisawa

<strong>Giulia Phillips</strong>
Giulia Phillips

Happiness on My Head
Mixed Media
Sculpture, Age: 13
Instructor: Emily Lacasse

<strong>Riley Plaines</strong>
Riley Plaines

Ars Poetica
Poem
Poetry, Age: 13
Instructor: Clifford Parody

<strong>Aubree Rosario</strong>
Aubree Rosario

Pink Flower
Collage and Spray Paint
Painting, Age: 8
Instructor: Kyndil Gonzalez

<strong>Leia Scherer</strong>
Leia Scherer

Romeow and Julie-Cat
Felt
Fiber Art, Age: 11
Instructor: Kyndil Gonzalez

<strong>Sadie Schulz</strong>
Sadie Schulz

Cat and Mouse
Linograph
Printmaking, Age: 12
Instructor: Emily Lacasse

<strong>Devona Sellers</strong>
Devona Sellers

Two Fish in a Pond
Wet Felting
Fiber Arts, Age: 9
Instructor: Natalie Helms

<strong>Caryss Silva</strong>
Caryss Silva

Me, Myself & I
Graphite
Drawing, Age: 13
Instructor: Casey Hall

<strong>Caryss Silva</strong>
Caryss Silva

Smile! You're on Camera
Ceramic
Sculpture, Age: 13
Instructor: Emily Lacasse

<strong>Caryss Silva</strong>
Caryss Silva

Aztec
Glass
Jewelry Making, Age: 13
Instructor: Emily Lacasse

<strong>Caryss Silva</strong>
Caryss Silva

Serene
Batik
Fiber Art, Age: 13
Instructor: Kyndil Gonzalez

<strong>Micah Stallworth</strong>
Micah Stallworth

Robitnik
Linograph
Printmaking, Age: 10
Instructor: Emily Lacasse

Aleksa Sterling

Everyday Things
Stop Motion Animation
Stop Motion Animation, Age: 10
Instructor: Elizabeth Ebisawa

Nathaniel Sterling

Flying Seagull
Stop Motion Animation
Stop Motion Animation, Age: 9
Instructor: Elizabeth Ebisawa

<strong>Pleidia Stine</strong>
Pleidia Stine

Mother Mary's Tears
Poetry
Poetry, Age: 13
Instructor: Clifford Parody

<strong>Valentina Valladares</strong>
Valentina Valladares

Lullaby
Mixed Media
Poetry, Age: 12
Instructor: Clifford Parody

<strong>Adrina Velazquez</strong>
Adrina Velazquez

Pink Smudge
Digital Photography
Digital Photography, Age: 13
Instructor: Casey Hall

<strong>Luke Wagner</strong>
Luke Wagner

Sprinkle Overload
Mixed Media
Sculpture, Age: 8
Instructor: Ingrid Torres

<strong>Lillian Washington</strong>
Lillian Washington

Sunny Days (Vincent van Gogh Master Study)
Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Age: 12
Instructor: Simoni Bonadies

<strong>Sadie Winstead</strong>
Sadie Winstead

The Beach House
Monotype Print
Printmaking, Age: 9
Instructor: Rebecca Schempp

<strong>Leighton Yasalonis</strong>
Leighton Yasalonis

Lakeland Beauty: The Black Swan
Acrylic
Painting, Age: 12
Instructor: Kyndil Gonzalez

<strong>Oliver Yasalonis</strong>
Oliver Yasalonis

Life in the Depths
Graphite and Prismacolor
Drawing, Age: 12
Instructor: Simoni Bonadies

Featured
<strong>Darius Zand</strong>
Darius Zand

The Red Bird of Endless Personality
Ink and Prismacolor
Drawing, Age: 11
Instructor: Simoni Bonadies

<strong>Alonso Zeferino</strong>
Alonso Zeferino

Little Monster
Silkscreen
Printmaking, Age: 10
Instructor: Ingrid Torres

<strong>Mia Zheng</strong>
Mia Zheng

The Glittery Horse
Marker and Watercolor
Illustration, Age: 7
Instructor: Kyndil Gonzalez

<strong>Mia Zheng</strong>
Mia Zheng

UFO
Cyanotype
Printmaking, Age: 7
Instructor: Rebecca Schempp

Thanks to our Polk Museum of Art Education Sponsors who help make our programs possible:

 
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Scholastic Art &amp; Writing Competition 2023
Mar
25
to Apr 23
Student Exhibitions

Scholastic Art & Writing Competition 2023

Scholastic Art & Writing Awards 2023

The Polk Museum of Art is thrilled to host the nationally-renowned 100th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards for the Polk County, Florida Art Region. Presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, the Scholastic Awards initiative invited students grades 7-12 (ages 13 and up) to submit their original works produced across all media to have a chance to have their work recognized in the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious scholarship and recognition program.

This exhibition features visual art students who placed with Honorable Mentions, Silver Keys, and Gold Keys within the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.

Congratulations to our student winners!

The Polk County Scholastic Art and Writing Awards are made possible thanks to the generosity of Joy and Michael Martin.

This exhibition is on view in person in our George Jenkins Student Gallery from March 25 to April 23, 2023.

NOTE: To view title and artist information on a mobile device, tap the white dot at the lower right corner of your screen.

The Polk County Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Exhibition is supported by:

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Summer Art Camp 2022
Sep
3
to Oct 16
Student Exhibitions

Summer Art Camp 2022

Summer Art Camp 2022

Artwork by Polk Museum of Art Summer Camp Students Ages 7 through 13

The public is invited to celebrate and recognize the talents of our Summer Art Camp students with us virtually! Summer Art Camp 2022 features the work of students ages 7 through 13. We honor the exceptional students for their hard work and achievement while also thanking their art teachers and volunteers for their commitment and critical role in providing a nurturing environment during Summer Art Camp. 

This exhibition is on view in person in our George Jenkins Student Gallery from September 3 to October 16, 2022.

NOTE: To view title and artist information on a mobile device, tap the white dot at the lower right corner of your screen.

Thanks to our Polk Museum of Art Education Sponsors who help make our programs possible:

 
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Scholastic Art &amp; Writing Competition 2022
Mar
26
to Apr 24
Student Exhibitions

Scholastic Art & Writing Competition 2022

Scholastic Art & Writing Awards 2022

The Polk Museum of Art is thrilled to host the nationally-renowned 99th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards for the Polk County, Florida Art Region. Presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, the Scholastic Awards initiative invited students grades 7-12 (ages 13 and up) to submit their original works produced across all media to have a chance to have their work recognized in the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious scholarship and recognition program.

This exhibition features visual art students who placed with Honorable Mentions, Silver Keys, and Gold Keys within the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.

Congratulations to our student winners!

The Polk County Scholastic Art and Writing Awards are made possible thanks to the generosity of Joy and Michael Martin.

This exhibition is on view in person in our George Jenkins Student Gallery from March 26 to April 24, 2022.

The Polk County Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Exhibition is supported by:

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Scholastic Art &amp; Writing Competition 2021
Mar
27
to Apr 25
Student Exhibitions

Scholastic Art & Writing Competition 2021

Scholastic Art & Writing Awards 2021

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The Polk Museum of Art is thrilled to host the nationally-renowned 98th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards for the Polk County, Florida Art Region. Presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, the Scholastic Awards initiative invited students grades 7-12 (ages 13 and up) to submit their original works produced across all media to have a chance to have their work recognized in the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious scholarship and recognition program.

This exhibition features visual art students who placed with Honorable Mentions, Silver Keys, and Gold Keys within the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.

Congratulations to our student winners!

The Polk County Scholastic Art and Writing Awards are made possible thanks to the generosity of Joy and Michael Martin.

This exhibition is on view in person in our George Jenkins Student Gallery from March 27 to April 25, 2021.

The Polk County Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Exhibition is supported by:

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Transcendence
Jan
9
to Mar 9
Student Exhibitions

Transcendence

Transcendence

Artwork by Polk County High School Students

The public is invited to celebrate and recognize the talents of our Polk County Public Schools' high school students with us virtually! Transcendence features the work of students grades 9 through 12. As an acknowledgment of the critical role art education plays in the development of young learners, we honor the students for their hard work and achievement while also honoring their art teachers for their commitment to the youth of our county. 

Two students will be recognized as Purchase Award recipients, with their entries becoming a part of either the Polk Museum of Art's collection of student artwork or the School Board of Polk County's collection.

This exhibition is on view in person in our George Jenkins Student Gallery from January 9 to February 14, 2021.

 

 Thank you to our Student Gallery Sponsors:

 
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This Art Will Calm You Down
Jan
9
to Mar 21
Student Exhibitions

This Art Will Calm You Down

This Art Will Calm You Down

Harrison School for the Arts Senior Exhibition

The public is invited to celebrate and recognize the talents of Harrison School for the Arts senior class with us virtually! This Art Will Calm You Down features the work of the graduating Harrison School for the Arts senior class. As an acknowledgment of the critical role art education plays in the development of young learners, we honor the students for their hard work and achievement while also honoring their art teachers for their commitment to the youth of our county. 

Two students will be recognized as Purchase Award recipients, with their entries becoming a part of either the Polk Museum of Art's collection of student artwork or the School Board of Polk County's collection.

This exhibition is on view in person in our George Jenkins Student Gallery from February 20 to March 21, 2021.

 

 Thank you to our Student Gallery Sponsors:

 
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Art Out Loud
Nov
28
to Jan 28
Student Exhibitions

Art Out Loud

Art Out Loud

Artwork by Polk County Middle School Students

The public is invited to celebrate and recognize the talents of our Polk County Public Schools' middle school students with us virtually! Art Out Loud features the work of middle school students grades 6 through 8. As an acknowledgment of the critical role art education plays in the development of young learners, we honor the students for their hard work and achievement while also honoring their art teachers for their commitment to the youth of our county. 

Two students will be recognized as Purchase Award recipients, with their entries becoming a part of either the Polk Museum of Art's collection of student artwork or the School Board of Polk County's collection.

This exhibition is on view in person in our George W. Jenkins Student Gallery from November 28, 2020 to January 2, 2021.

 

 Thank you to our Student Gallery Sponsors:

 
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Learning to Be Me
Oct
24
to Dec 24
Student Exhibitions

Learning to Be Me

Learning to Be Me

Artwork by Polk County Students Grades K through 2

The public is invited to celebrate and recognize the talents of our Polk County Public Schools' elementary school students with us virtually! Learning to Be Me features the work of elementary students grades K through 2. As an acknowledgment of the critical role art education plays in the development of young learners, we honor the students for their hard work and achievement while also honoring their art teachers for their commitment to the youth of our county. 

Four students will be recognized as Purchase Award recipients, with their entries becoming a part of either the Polk Museum of Art's collection of student artwork or the School Board of Polk County's collection.

This exhibition is on view in person in our George Jenkins Student Gallery from October 24 to November 14, 2020.

 

 Thank you to our Student Gallery Sponsors:

 
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Hindsight 2020: Art of this Moment
Oct
3
to Oct 3

Hindsight 2020: Art of this Moment

The Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College invited artists from across the Central Florida community to submit work for our Hindsight 2020: Art of This Moment online exhibition. A truly contemporary exhibition, Hindsight 2020 sought art produced since March 2020 and that represents a diverse spectrum of perspectives, ideas, and reflections upon the transformative five months of our lives between March and August 2020.

On multiple fronts and in many ways, our collective worlds and everyday existences shifted and changed dramatically in the first half of 2020, and we are excited to present an exhibition that showcases how individual artists have engaged with and considered this novel moment in time.

NOTE: To view title and artist information on a mobile device, tap the white dot at the lower right corner of your screen.

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