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They’re Back – and The General Store’s Got ‘em!

Yep, good old “sippin’ sodas” – the ones that take you back to a simpler time. From Boylan’s Birch Beer (think rootbeer, but a bit different) and Black Cherry to Frostop’s Orange and Creme (just like a melted Creamsicle!). We’ve even managed to harness RC Cola, Nehi Peach and Grape (Radar O’Reilly would be SO [...]

[ Full Article ] March 3rd, 2011 by

Dividing the Estate-Mar 11,12

DIVIDING THE ESTATE MARCH 11 & 12
Old resentments and sibling rivalries surface as the members of
this hilariously dysfunctional family go head to head to see who
might claim the biggest piece of the pie.

[ Full Article ] December 21st, 2010 by

Shop for Unique Handmade Jewelry at PMoA’s Gems & Jewels Artist Market

Polk Museum of Art will once again host its annual Gems & Jewels Artist Market on Thursday, November 18. This year, the event will have new hours, 10am – 7pm. Admission to the event is free, and nine artists will be selling their wearable art in the Museum’s galleries. Gems & Jewels Artist Market brings [...]

[ Full Article ] November 3rd, 2010 by

Bring a Friend and Make a Piece of Art Together at PMoA

Polk Museum of Art is planning a unique workshop on November 20, 10:00am – 2:00pm. Rather than creating a masterpiece by yourself, for yourself, you will be paired up with another participant in the workshop to create two pieces of art together. The workshop is inspired by the Museum’s current exhibition Visual Unity 2, in [...]

[ Full Article ] October 28th, 2010 by

PMoA Hosts Roundtable Discussion of Current Exhibition

If you’ve been to see PMoA‘s newest exhibition, Visual Unity 2, (or even if you haven’t) you won’t want to miss the event that is being held on November 13. From 1:00 – 2:00pm, at least nine of the artists from the exhibition will be at the Museum to discuss all of the ins and [...]

[ Full Article ] October 22nd, 2010 by

PMoA Hosts Day of the Dead Celebration and Workshop

Polk Museum of Art is hosting a Day of the Dead Celebration & Workshop for families on Saturday, October 30, 1:00 – 3:30pm. The Day of the Dead is a traditional Mexican holiday that honors those who have passed on. Children will celebrate the holiday by creating their own altar and mask in the workshop. Then [...]

[ Full Article ] October 11th, 2010 by

Fall Art Class Registration Under Way

Registration is already under way for Polk Museum of Art’s Fall Art Classes! During the Fall session, which runs October 5 – November 11, we offer classes for both children and adults, and for all experience levels. Two options are offered for children and families: After School Art and Drawing, Painting, & Sculpture (ages 5-13). [...]

[ Full Article ] September 3rd, 2010 by

PMoA Handing Out Free Art Supplies for School Age Children at Family Day

Join PMoA for Family Day, our annual fun open house! This year’s theme is “Going Global” and the day will be filled with all sorts of fun activities and entertainment from around the world. It’s all FREE! Plus, the Museum will be giving away bags of art supplies to the first 500 school age children [...]

[ Full Article ] August 27th, 2010 by

PMoA to Offer Workshops for Adults on First Saturdays

Do you feel like the kids get to have all the fun on Saturdays? Well, Polk Museum of Art is introducing workshops just for adults on the first Saturday of the month. Try your hand at a variety of mediums and techniques while diving a bit deeper into one of the current exhibitions. Each workshop [...]

[ Full Article ] August 26th, 2010 by

PMoA Invites Local Artists to View & Review Their Work

PMoA is hosting another installment of View & Review: Critiquing Emerging Artists. This occasional event is an opportunity for artists to have their work critiqued (in a friendly way) by a local art professional. If you’re not an artist, it’s a great chance to meet local artists and learn more about the thoughts and processes [...]

[ Full Article ] August 20th, 2010 by
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