Polk State College is hosting its Annual Student Art Exhibition and Competition. All students are welcome to enter. The award categories include Drawing, Painting, Photography, Design (including digital), Sculpture, Ceramics, and Mixed Media. Students may enter up to 5 artworks total, and no more than 3 per category. The exhibition is competitive therefore all artwork is subject to review by the gallery committee and exhibition judge.

To enter, students should read and follow all of the instructions on the following entry form found HERE and submit their work by Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Artwork can be dropped off at the Lakeland Campus Art Gallery, Monday-Tursday, 10:00 am-2:00 pm.

If students need to make special arrangements to drop off artwork, please contact Nancy Lozell at nlozell@Polk.edu. If students need assistance or advice about framing, please contact Holly Scoggins at hscoggins@theabsolutelongestwebdomainnameinthewholegoddamnfuckinguniverse.com.

CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

Locations

Polk State Winter Haven
999 Avenue H N.E., Winter Haven
A hub for local arts programming, Polk State’s Winter Haven Campus includes the Fine Arts Theatre as well as the Fine Arts Gallery. The campus also boasts numerous venues perfect for smaller-scale performances, including the Student Center and campus lawn.

Polk State Lakeland
3425 Winter Lake Road, Lakeland
The Polk State Lakeland Art Gallery hosts exhibits by Polk State students and national and regional artists. Additionally, the Student Center is a modern, inviting space perfect for intimate musical performances and other gatherings.