
CTRL + Art + Polk Receiving
The Lakeland Arts Association has partnered with PACA and the Mayor’s Art Council to create a new online show to target artists who might not want or be able to participate in more traditional in person shows.
You must be a resident of Polk County to enter.

Happy Days at RP Funding Receiving Day 1
Happy Days
A juried art show at RP Funding Center
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Noon to 4:30 PM EST

Happy Days at RP Funding Receiving Day 2
Happy Days
A juried art show at RP Funding Center
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 10 AM to 1 PM EST

Happy Days at RP Funding Judging
Happy Days
A juried art show at RP Funding Center
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 10 AM to 1 PM EST

Happy Days at RP Funding Critique
Happy Days
A juried art show at RP Funding Center
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 10 AM to 1 PM EST

Lakeland Arts Association Meeting
Thursday, July 10, 2025
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
First Presbyterian Church175 Lake Hollingsworth Drive Lakeland, FL, 33801

Depot Arts District Studio Space Tours June 26, 2025 @ 5 PM
We are ready to advertise the new studio spaces and want to have a webpage to direct everyone to. Here is some verbiage for the page:
The Lakeland Arts Association is happy to announce a joint venture to create a new arts complex in Lakeland. The Depot Arts District will be a dynamic, community-driven arts hub rooted in Lakeland’s historic railroad legacy.
Housed in a revitalized industrial space, The Depot will offer 35 affordable artist studios, two expansive galleries showcasing local talent, and multiple workshop rooms for art classes. Designed to support creative growth and sustainability, the campus will also feature a garden space for outdoor events, a retail area for artist-made goods, a re-use art supply store, and dedicated programs for children’s art education in the future.
In addition, The Depot will provide professional development resources to help artists thrive creatively and financially. By fostering collaboration, education, and opportunity, the Depot Arts District will become a vital cornerstone of Lakeland’s cultural and economic landscape.
Artist studios will be $500 per month, including electric, water and WiFi. Studios will be on a month-to-month lease, so no long term commitment is required. There is also no required security deposit or first/last month's rent. Studio spaces are available on a first come, first serve basis. A deposit equal to the first month's rent is required to hold a studio space. (Deposit will be applied to first month's rent.)
Our projected opening date is October 2025. The space is currently under construction, but we have the ability to take small groups on scheduled tours of the space. Please note: appointments are required to view the space due to the construction schedules.
Sign up here

Depot Arts District Studio Space Tours June 26, 2025 @ 4 PM
We are ready to advertise the new studio spaces and want to have a webpage to direct everyone to. Here is some verbiage for the page:
The Lakeland Arts Association is happy to announce a joint venture to create a new arts complex in Lakeland. The Depot Arts District will be a dynamic, community-driven arts hub rooted in Lakeland’s historic railroad legacy.
Housed in a revitalized industrial space, The Depot will offer 35 affordable artist studios, two expansive galleries showcasing local talent, and multiple workshop rooms for art classes. Designed to support creative growth and sustainability, the campus will also feature a garden space for outdoor events, a retail area for artist-made goods, a re-use art supply store, and dedicated programs for children’s art education in the future.
In addition, The Depot will provide professional development resources to help artists thrive creatively and financially. By fostering collaboration, education, and opportunity, the Depot Arts District will become a vital cornerstone of Lakeland’s cultural and economic landscape.
Artist studios will be $500 per month, including electric, water and WiFi. Studios will be on a month-to-month lease, so no long term commitment is required. There is also no required security deposit or first/last month's rent. Studio spaces are available on a first come, first serve basis. A deposit equal to the first month's rent is required to hold a studio space. (Deposit will be applied to first month's rent.)
Our projected opening date is October 2025. The space is currently under construction, but we have the ability to take small groups on scheduled tours of the space. Please note: appointments are required to view the space due to the construction schedules.
Sign up here

Depot Arts District Studio Space Tours Monday June 23, 2025 3 PM
We are ready to advertise the new studio spaces and want to have a webpage to direct everyone to. Here is some verbiage for the page:
The Lakeland Arts Association is happy to announce a joint venture to create a new arts complex in Lakeland. The Depot Arts District will be a dynamic, community-driven arts hub rooted in Lakeland’s historic railroad legacy.
Housed in a revitalized industrial space, The Depot will offer 35 affordable artist studios, two expansive galleries showcasing local talent, and multiple workshop rooms for art classes. Designed to support creative growth and sustainability, the campus will also feature a garden space for outdoor events, a retail area for artist-made goods, a re-use art supply store, and dedicated programs for children’s art education in the future.
In addition, The Depot will provide professional development resources to help artists thrive creatively and financially. By fostering collaboration, education, and opportunity, the Depot Arts District will become a vital cornerstone of Lakeland’s cultural and economic landscape.
Artist studios will be $500 per month, including electric, water and WiFi. Studios will be on a month-to-month lease, so no long term commitment is required. There is also no required security deposit or first/last month's rent. Studio spaces are available on a first come, first serve basis. A deposit equal to the first month's rent is required to hold a studio space. (Deposit will be applied to first month's rent.)
Our projected opening date is October 2025. The space is currently under construction, but we have the ability to take small groups on scheduled tours of the space. Please note: appointments are required to view the space due to the construction schedules.
Sign up here

Depot Arts District Studio Space Tours June 23, 2025 @ 2 PM
We are ready to advertise the new studio spaces and want to have a webpage to direct everyone to. Here is some verbiage for the page:
The Lakeland Arts Association is happy to announce a joint venture to create a new arts complex in Lakeland. The Depot Arts District will be a dynamic, community-driven arts hub rooted in Lakeland’s historic railroad legacy.
Housed in a revitalized industrial space, The Depot will offer 35 affordable artist studios, two expansive galleries showcasing local talent, and multiple workshop rooms for art classes. Designed to support creative growth and sustainability, the campus will also feature a garden space for outdoor events, a retail area for artist-made goods, a re-use art supply store, and dedicated programs for children’s art education in the future.
In addition, The Depot will provide professional development resources to help artists thrive creatively and financially. By fostering collaboration, education, and opportunity, the Depot Arts District will become a vital cornerstone of Lakeland’s cultural and economic landscape.
Artist studios will be $500 per month, including electric, water and WiFi. Studios will be on a month-to-month lease, so no long term commitment is required. There is also no required security deposit or first/last month's rent. Studio spaces are available on a first come, first serve basis. A deposit equal to the first month's rent is required to hold a studio space. (Deposit will be applied to first month's rent.)
Our projected opening date is October 2025. The space is currently under construction, but we have the ability to take small groups on scheduled tours of the space. Please note: appointments are required to view the space due to the construction schedules.
Sign up here

You Be the Judge - RP Funding Critique
RP Funding Center Show “You be the Judge”
Enter up to 2 pieces for $15
Awards
1st, 2nd, & 3rd place, plus 3 merit awards
Receiving:
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Noon to 4:30 PM
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 10 am to 1 PM
Judging
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 11 AM to 3 PM
Critique Wednesday, June 11, 2025 4PM
For more information contact John Salamone at JohnSalamone0410@yahoo.com

You Be the Judge - RP Funding - Judging
RP Funding Center Show “You be the Judge”
Enter up to 2 pieces for $15
Awards
1st, 2nd, & 3rd place, plus 3 merit awards
Receiving:
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Noon to 4:30 PM
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 10 am to 1 PM
Judging
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 11 AM to 3 PM
Critique Wednesday, June 11, 2025 4PM
For more information contact John Salamone at JohnSalamone0410@yahoo.com

You Be the Judge - RP Funding - Receiving Day 2
RP Funding Center Show “You be the Judge”
Enter up to 2 pieces for $15
Awards
1st, 2nd, & 3rd place, plus 3 merit awards
Receiving:
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Noon to 4:30 PM
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 10 am to 1 PM
Judging
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 11 AM to 3 PM
Critique Wednesday, June 11, 2025 4PM
For more information contact John Salamone at JohnSalamone0410@yahoo.com

You Be the Judge - RP Funding - Receiving Day 1
RP Funding Center Show “You be the Judge”
Enter up to 2 pieces for $15
Awards
1st, 2nd, & 3rd place, plus 3 merit awards
Receiving:
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Noon to 4:30 PM
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 10 am to 1 PM
Judging
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 11 AM to 3 PM
Critique Wednesday, June 11, 2025 4PM
For more information contact John Salamone at JohnSalamone0410@yahoo.com

Lakeland Arts Association Meeting
Thursday, June 5, 2025
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
First Presbyterian Church175 Lake Hollingsworth Drive Lakeland, FL, 33801

Lakeland Highlights Fine Art Show - Receiving
Lakeland Highlights
Lakeland Downtown Development As sociation
117 N. Kentucky Ave, Lakeland FL 33801
A Fine Art Show open to everyone!
No Entry Fee
Receiving: Saturday, May 17th, 2025 from 3 to 6 PM
On Display May 17, 2025 through August 23, 2025.I

Zines with Mary Correa
Take Two: Zines with Mary Correa
Date: May 10, 2025 10 AM - 12 PM
Location: Auburndale High School
Join Mary Correa on May 10th to create a zine from scratch. Mary will show you how to create a mini book (a zine) using collage, marker and stamping.

Lakeland Arts Association Meeting
Thursday, May 1, 2025
6:30 PM 7:30 PM
First Presbyterian Church175 Lake Hollingsworth Drive Lakeland, FL, 33801

Paint Out!
Plein Air Painting at Camp Margaritaville
This is a Plein Air event.
$30 Registration until Saturday April 26, 2025 11:59
$35 Same Day Registration Fee Sunday April 27th at 8:59 AM
Work must be completed on site during the 9 AM - 12 PM EST time frame.
Artists must provide their own canvas/plane.
Size must be 11” x 14” and smaller, no minimum size, work does not have to be framed.
Media accepted are: watercolor, oil, pastels, acrylic, pencil, ink, mixed medium and collage. Only 2-dimensional works will be accepted, photography and digital work will not be accepted in this event.
Preregistration will end Saturday, April 26, 2025. In person registration must be completed by Sunday, April 27 by 8:59 am.
Sunday, April 27, 2025
Artist check in - 8-9 am - onsite registration and substrates stamped
Paint en Plein Air - 9 -12
Judging 12 - 1
Works exhibited and available for purchase 1 - 3pm
Awards given as part of the Awards Ceremony 3 pm
$30 entry fee for 2 pieces, $35 for 2 pieces the day of the event. Pieces must be created during the event.
Participants must be on site at Camp Margeritaville in Auburndale Florida throughout the painting window of 9-12.
You will need to return by 12:15 pm to the registration tent and check in.
Paintings will be checked for stamps.
You will then be directed to the standing gallery area where you will display your painting on your easel to be judged.
This area will be monitored by LAA volunteers.
When you check in with your finished painting you will be given a label for each piece.
You will put your name, telephone number, title, medium, size and price / NFS.
This label will be attached to the painting.
Artists may choose to frame their work to aid in selling it, but it is not required.
Prize ribbons and prize money will be awarded. See prospectus for details.
Registration will be held at the Lakeland Arts Association tent.

Momigami with Rita McIntyre
Take Two: Momigami with Rita McIntyre
Date: April 5, 2025 10 AM - 12 PM
Location: Auburndale High School
On April 5th, Rita McIntyre for an art laboratory workshop. Rita will show us how to make momigami paper using basic supplies from around the house. She'll also show us how to use those papers in your art.

Bloom at Bonnet Springs Park
April 5th & 6th, from 10AM - 2PM
Join BSP this Spring for Bloom, a two-day flower festival and celebration of nature, creativity, and horticulture! This festival will feature floral installations and botanical art displays, garden tours, pollinator & native plant education, horticulture demos, a makers' market, plus food, drinks, and entertainment.

Lakeland Arts Association Meeting
Thursday, April 3, 2025
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
First Presbyterian Church175 Lake Hollingsworth Drive Lakeland, FL, 33801United

Zentangle with Sherry Ross
Take Two: Zentangle with Sherry Ross
Date: March 22, 2025 10 AM - 12 PM
Location: Auburndale High School
Join Sherry Ross on March 22nd for a Take Two workshop by Lakeland Arts Association. Spend 2 hours exploring the world of zentangle. Learn the basics of this unique art style and see why so many people love it.
Fine Art Show at the RP Finding Center
Fine Art Show at RP Funding
Receiving
Tuesday March 18, 2025 - Noon to 4:30 PM
Wednesday March 19, 2025 - 10 AM to 1 PM
Judging
Wednesday March 19, 2025 at 3 PM
Awards and Critique: March 19, 2025 at 4 PM
Artists are welcome to return at that time
Pick-up unaccepted art at Critique
Enter up to 3 pieces
Entry Fee: $30 LAA Members/$40 Others
Cash Prizes
1st place: $300
2nd place: $200
3rd place: $20
Three Merit Awards: $75
Two Honorable Mentions: Free entry at next show
Additional information: Email John Salamone at johnsalamone0410@yahoo.com


Bloomin' Air at Bartow Bloomin' Arts
This is a Plein Air event.
Full prospectus available for download here.
Work must be completed on site during the time frame 9 - 12. Media accepted are: watercolor, oil, pastels, acrylic, pencil, ink, mixed medium and collage. Only 2-dimensional works will be accepted, photography and digital work will not be accepted in this event. Size must be under 11 x 14, no minimum size, work does not have to be framed.
Preregistration will end Saturday, March 1, 2025. In person registration must be completed by Sunday, March 2 by 8:59 am.
Sunday, March 2, 2025
artist check in - 8-9 am - onsite registration and substrates stamped
Paint en Plein Air - 9 -12
Judging 12 - 1
Works exhibited and available for purchase 1 - 3pm
Awards given as part of the Bloomin' Arts Awards Ceremony 3 pm
This exhibit is open to all who pay the fee. Bloomin' Arts Festival Artists may enter for free.
$30 entry fee for 2 pieces, $35 for 2 pieces the day of the event. Pieces must be created during the event.
Participants must be on site in downtown Bartow throughout the painting window of 9-12. You will need to return by 12:15 pm to the registration tent and check in. Paintings will be checked for stamps. You will then be directed to the standing gallery area where you will display your painting on your easel to be judged. This area will be monitored by LAA volunteers. When you check in with your finished painting you will be given a label for each piece. You will put your name, telephone number, title, medium, size and price / NFS. This label will be attached to the painting. Artists may choose to frame their work to aid in selling it, but it is not required.
Prize ribbons and prize money will be awarded. See prospectus for details.
Registration will be held in Fort Blount Park, 343 West Davidson St at the Lakeland Arts Association tent.
Point of Contact: Annette Stephenson - Shipp

Favorite Things
Favorite Things Fine Art Show
Who can apply: Open to everyone!
Entry Fee: No entry fee
Receiving: Saturday February 8th 3 to 6 PM
Art on Display: February 8 to May 17, 2025
Awards: Ribbons will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place plus honorable mention
Location: 117 N. Kentucky Ave., Lakeland FL, 33801
Across the street from Munn Park

Beading with Chello Sherman
Take Two: Beading with Chello Sherman
Date: February 8, 2025 10 AM - 12 PM
Location: Auburndale High School
Description: Join Chello Sherman to create a one of a kind gemstone bracelet fill with assorted crystal and glass beads (treasures for sure) on memory wire.

Lakeland Arts Association Meeting
Thursday, February 6, 2025
6:30 PM 8:30 PM
First Presbyterian Church175 Lake Hollingsworth Drive Lakeland, FL, 33801





