Nathan Miller, a Tampa native now living in Georgia, won Best of Show and $5,000.
Category: A & E
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Lakeland’s Mayfaire-by-the-Lake is celebrating its 51st year
Everything you need to know if you’re going to the Mayfaire-by-the-Lake arts festival at Lake Morton this weekend.
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City Prepares For First MayFaire by-the-Lake Without Founder Joe Mitchell
Mitchell, a longtime art educator, passed away last month at the age of 91. He organized the first MayFaire-by-the-Lake in 1971.
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2nd Annual Lakeland Book Crawl Starts Today
A different independent bookstore will be featured each day through Saturday, with deals and giveaways to celebrate small business and literacy.
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City Seeks Paintings and Mixed Media Works for Next ‘Arts & Rec!’ Exhibition
Deadline is Sunday for artists to submit pieces for consideration; selected artwork will be on display at rec centers for three months.
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For the First Time, Public Can Submit Nominations for Arts Hall of Fame
The Polk Arts & Cultural Alliance is making changes this year to broaden its reach, induct more nominees, and host its first gala.
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Polk Museum Exhibition Compares Realists Edward Hopper and Guy Pène du Bois
This is the first exhibit presenting the two artists side-by-side. They were close friends but explored different themes.
Posted inHistory
Landmark Searstown Mosaic Mural Uncovered
Painters whitewashed the mosaic artwork in 2016. The paint was carefully removed this past week.
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2023 MLK Festivities Will Span 10 Days
Highlights include the annual parade, a jazz festival, free admission to the Florida Children’s Museum and a day of service
Posted inDowntown
City Unveils Concepts for Munn Park; Vote for Your Favorite
Conceptual renderings show a large central grassy lawn surrounded by areas for recreational activities and a shaded events stage