Event will focus on sustaining Lakeland's lively arts scene

Event will focus on sustaining Lakeland’s lively arts scene

Trinity Laurino

Executive Director

One of the things that struck me when I moved to Lakeland was how much this city values the arts.

A professional symphony, a Smithsonian-affiliated art museum, a thriving theater scene, live music, public art and schools dedicated to arts education – that’s impressive for a city this size.

But with all this creative energy come challenges: funding struggles, audience engagement, and sustainability.

That’s why, this year, in LkldNow’s continuing partnership with Lakeland Vision, we’re focusing on the state of the arts locally in our yearly live event.

Save the date: May 15 at 6 p.m. at the Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum for a conversation about the state of the arts in Lakeland. (Registration will open mid-April.)
But first, we want to hear from you. Take this quick two-minute survey and share your experience with the local arts scene.

Take the two-minute survey

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