 
        
      
      Depot Walk - Artwork Comes to Life
Depot Walk - Artwork Comes to Life on November 1, 2025 from 6-9 PM
 
        
      
      Website 101 for Artists
Website 101 for Artists Workshop
When: Saturday October 25, 2025 9 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Depot Arts District
Required Equipment: Laptop or Tablet or Smart Phone
Cost: $20 LAA Member | $25 LAA non-menbers
In this workshop we will cover the following items below and tailor discussuons and learning around the needs of the individual participant.
- Types of websites best for artists by individual artist requirement and pricepoint. 
- Each cost associated with different types of websites 
- Creating an account 
- Website design - Parts of a website (Web pages, products, etc.). 
- Content tailored to participants needs 
 
        
      
      QR Codes for your Products Sip & Learn
QR Codes for Artists Sip & Learn Class
~21 & over only | Bring Your Own Beverage (BYOB)~
Cost: $10 LAA members | $15 non-members
Where: Depot Arts District 955 East Memorial Highway, Lakeland FL 33801
 
        
      
      Intro to Canva
Intro to Canva
Hosted by Melissa Butler
Where: Depot Arts District
When: Saturday October 18, 2025 from 10 AM to 2 PM
$20 LAA members | $25 non-members
Participants will need to bring their own laptops.
RP Funding - Catawampus Critique
Lakeland Arts Association presents CATAWAMPUS!
A juried art show at RP Funding Center
RECEIVING:
- Tuesday, October 14, Noon to 4 PM 
- Wednesday, October 15, 10 AM to 1 PM 
JUDGING:
- Wednesday, October 15, 3 PM 
CRITIQUE
- Wednesday, October 15, 4PM 
CASH PRIZES
- 1st place - $250.00 
- 2nd place - $150.00 
- 3rd place - $100.00 
- Merit Awards (x3) - $50.00 
- Honorable Mentions (x2) - Free entry at next show 
RULES
- Up tp 3 pieces can be entered 
- Entry Fee: - $30 LAA Members 
- $40 Others 
 
- Pick-up unaccepted art at critique. 
- Art from previous show can be picked-up at receiving 
- LAA membership available at receiving 
For more information contact John Salamone at JohnSalamone0410@yahoo.com
RP Funding - Catawampus Judging
Lakeland Arts Association presents CATAWAMPUS!
A juried art show at RP Funding Center
RECEIVING:
- Tuesday, October 14, Noon to 4 PM 
- Wednesday, October 15, 10 AM to 1 PM 
JUDGING:
- Wednesday, October 15, 3 PM 
CRITIQUE
- Wednesday, October 15, 4PM 
CASH PRIZES
- 1st place - $250.00 
- 2nd place - $150.00 
- 3rd place - $100.00 
- Merit Awards (x3) - $50.00 
- Honorable Mentions (x2) - Free entry at next show 
RULES
- Up tp 3 pieces can be entered 
- Entry Fee: - $30 LAA Members 
- $40 Others 
 
- Pick-up unaccepted art at critique. 
- Art from previous show can be picked-up at receiving 
- LAA membership available at receiving 
For more information contact John Salamone at JohnSalamone0410@yahoo.com
RP Funding - Catawampus Receiving Day 2
Lakeland Arts Association presents CATAWAMPUS!
A juried art show at RP FUnding Center
RECEIVING:
- Tuesday, October 14, Noon to 4 PM 
- Wednesday, October 15, 10 AM to 1 PM 
JUDGING:
- Wednesday, October 15, 3 PM 
CRITIQUE
- Wednesday, October 15, 4PM 
CASH PRIZES
- 1st place - $250.00 
- 2nd place - $150.00 
- 3rd place - $100.00 
- Merit Awards (x3) - $50.00 
- Honorable Mentions (x2) - Free entry at next show 
RULES
- Up tp 3 pieces can be entered 
- Entry Fee: - $30 LAA Members 
- $40 Others 
 
- Pick-up unaccepted art at critique. 
- Art from previous show can be picked-up at receiving 
- LAA membership available at receiving 
For more information contact John Salamone at JohnSalamone0410@yahoo.com
RP Funding - Catawampus Receiving Day 1
Lakeland Arts Association presents CATAWAMPUS!
A juried art show at RP FUnding Center
RECEIVING:
- Tuesday, October 14, Noon to 4 PM 
- Wednesday, October 15, 10 AM to 1 PM 
JUDGING:
- Wednesday, October 15, 3 PM 
CRITIQUE
- Wednesday, October 15, 4PM 
CASH PRIZES
- 1st place - $250.00 
- 2nd place - $150.00 
- 3rd place - $100.00 
- Merit Awards (x3) - $50.00 
- Honorable Mentions (x2) - Free entry at next show 
RULES
- Up tp 3 pieces can be entered 
- Entry Fee: - $30 LAA Members 
- $40 Others 
 
- Pick-up unaccepted art at critique. 
- Art from previous show can be picked-up at receiving 
- LAA membership available at receiving 
For more information contact John Salamone at JohnSalamone0410@yahoo.com
 
        
      
      Lakeland Arts Association Meeting
Thursday, October 2, 2025
- 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM 
- Depot Arts District 935 E. Parker St. Lakeland Fl, 33801 
 
        
      
      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
 
        
      
      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 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 Receiving Day 1
Happy Days
A juried art show at RP Funding Center
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Noon to 4:30 PM EST
 
        
      
      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.
 
        
      
      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 

 
              
            