Tis' the Season - Fine Art Show
Nov
15
to Feb 21
Exhibitions

Tis' the Season - Fine Art Show

  • Lakeland Downtown Development Association (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Tis’ the Season

A fine Art Show Open to Everyone

NO ENTRY FEE

Receiving: Saturday, November 15, 2025 3 to 6 PM

On Display: November 15, 2025 - February 21, 2026

Ribbons will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place plus honorable mention.

Lakeland Downtown Development Association

117 N. Kentucky Ave.

Lakeland, Florida 33801

Across from Munn Park

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Bloomin' Air Plein Air Student Event
Feb
7
Bloomin Air, workshop, Student Event, Plein Air, Call to Artists

Bloomin' Air Plein Air Student Event

Free Student Bloomin Air events

The Lakeland Arts Association is offering three FREE plein air events for students aged 12 - 18.

Plein Air painting means going outside and painting what you see - landscapes, nature, even street scenes - but you are THERE and creating what you see in front of you.

These activities are designed to provide an introductory plein air experience for interested students. Each activity will have a short general lesson on painting and then students will be encouraged to find a place to paint.

This will be done “paint out style”. That means after the little lesson, students will paint an area that they enjoy. They will be given two small canvas boards to work on. They do not have to complete them both. They will have two hours to paint and return to the meeting place to show off their pieces. If they wish to submit them for judging, they can. Prizes will be awarded as follows:

1st - $50

2nd - $25

3rd - $15

There are three dates - January 24, February 7, and February 21. Each event will run from 10 - 1. You need to arrive 15 minutes before the event for registration check in.

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Bloomin' Air Plein Air Student Event
Feb
21
Bloomin Air, workshop, Student Event, Plein Air

Bloomin' Air Plein Air Student Event

Free Student Bloomin Air events

The Lakeland Arts Association is offering three FREE plein air events for students aged 12 - 18.

Plein Air painting means going outside and painting what you see - landscapes, nature, even street scenes - but you are THERE and creating what you see in front of you.

These activities are designed to provide an introductory plein air experience for interested students. Each activity will have a short general lesson on painting and then students will be encouraged to find a place to paint.

This will be done “paint out style”. That means after the little lesson, students will paint an area that they enjoy. They will be given two small canvas boards to work on. They do not have to complete them both. They will have two hours to paint and return to the meeting place to show off their pieces. If they wish to submit them for judging, they can. Prizes will be awarded as follows:

1st - $50

2nd - $25

3rd - $15

There are three dates - January 24, February 7, and February 21. Each event will run from 10 - 1. You need to arrive 15 minutes before the event for registration check in.

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Bloomin' Air at Bartow Bloomin' Arts March 8, 2026
Mar
8
Exhibitions, Call to Artists, Plein Air, Bloomin Air

Bloomin' Air at Bartow Bloomin' Arts March 8, 2026

  • Fort Blount Park (at the Lakeland Arts Association tent) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This is a Plein Air event.

Join local Plein Artists and Bloomin Arts exhibitors on Sunday, March 8, 2026 as they Paint and express “Bartow in Bloom” via form, structure, value and color in variety of art mediums.

This event is open to all artists wishing to paint in Plein Air. 

  • Early registration online through Lakeland Arts Association is $30. 

  • To register onsite the day of the event will be $35.

  • Bloomin’ Arts exhibitors will be able to compete for free

Information will be provided for you in your artist packet.

This is a “rain or shine” event, there will be no refunds for inclement weather. 

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William Araujo Charcoal Still Life Workshop
Apr
11
Depot Arts District, Workshop, workshops, class

William Araujo Charcoal Still Life Workshop

William Araujo Charcoal Still Life Workshop

Creating strong values in your work is an important skill. William will show you how to utilize charcoal and ink to create strong compositions and refine your drawing skills. This four hour workshop will employ ink to loosely sketch out photo references, aid in analyzing form, tonality, value scale, shape and, composition.

All supplies are included. Some previous drawing instruction might be helpful, but it not required.

This class will be April 11th from 12 - 4.

Class size is limited to ensure participants receive adequate instruction and feedback.

William Araujo is an award winning artist who received his BFA in photography and drawing. He teaches at a variety of different art organizations as well as offering private lessons.

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William Araujo Charcoal Portrait Workshop
May
16

William Araujo Charcoal Portrait Workshop

Creating strong values in your work is an important skill. William will show you how to utilize charcoal and ink to create strong compositions and refine your drawing skills. This four hour workshop will employ ink to loosely sketch out photo references, aid in analyzing form, tonality, value scale, shape and, composition.

All supplies are included. Some previous drawing instruction might be helpful, but it not required.

This class will be May 16th from 12 - 4.

Class size is limited to ensure participants receive adequate instruction and feedback.

William Araujo is an award winning artist who received his BFA in photography and drawing. He teaches at a variety of different art organizations as well as offering private lessons.

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Beaded Kumihimo Braided Bracelet Workshop
Jan
24
Depot Arts District, workshops, class, workshop

Beaded Kumihimo Braided Bracelet Workshop

Kumihimo is an ancient Japanese braiding technique used for centuries to create strong and decorative cordage. Join June Knowles, expert jewelry and mixed media glass artist for this fast, fun, and easy 3- hour workshop. You will learn how to incorporate beads into the colorful ribbon Kumihimo braid to add sparkling texture and interest to your bracelet.

These beauties are the perfect complement to your wardrobe or to give as gifts. June designed this workshop with the beginner in mind. Previous experience with kumihimo is helpful but not required.

You will receive a kit that includes the kumihimo braiding disc, bobbins, beads, ribbons, satin cordage, and a clasp.

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Bloomin' Air Plein Air Student Event
Jan
24
Bloomin Air, workshop, Student Event, Plein Air, Call to Artists

Bloomin' Air Plein Air Student Event

Free Student Bloomin Air events at Lake Parker

The Lakeland Arts Association is offering three FREE plein air events for students aged 12 - 18.

Plein Air painting means going outside and painting what you see - landscapes, nature, even street scenes - but you are THERE and creating what you see in front of you.

These activities are designed to provide an introductory plein air experience for interested students. Each activity will have a short general lesson on painting and then students will be encouraged to find a place to paint.

This will be done “paint out style”. That means after the little lesson, students will paint an area that they enjoy. They will be given two small canvas boards to work on. They do not have to complete them both. They will have two hours to paint and return to the meeting place to show off their pieces. If they wish to submit them for judging, they can. Prizes will be awarded as follows:

1st - $50

2nd - $25

3rd - $15

There are three dates - January 24, February 7, and February 21. Each event will run from 10 - 1. You need to arrive 15 minutes before the event for registration check in.

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Take Two: How to plan and teach a Take Two Workshop
Jan
22
Take Two, Take-Two, workshop, workshops, class, Depot Arts District

Take Two: How to plan and teach a Take Two Workshop

Take Two: How to Plan and Teach a Take Two Workshop

Mary will be leading this workshop about how to plan and hold a successful workshop.

This workshop is required to offer a take two or workshop with LAA unless you have a prior history of teaching/facilitating workshops.

This workshop is for members only.

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Open Studio Life Drawing
Jan
18
Depot Arts District, workshops, class, workshop

Open Studio Life Drawing

This session allow artists to come and work from our live model. This two hour session features one hour semi clothed and the second semi - to full nude.

No instruction is provided, participants can work in any media they choose, except photography.

Participants must be 18 years of age or older.

Participants must bring all supplies needed to work in their chosen media.

If an easel is needed, participants are encouraged to bring their own. Our tabletop and free standing easels are available on a first come, first served basis.

Participants are welcome to bring snacks and beverages for themselves or to share.

Open studio time does not have a member discount.

SPACES ARE LIMITED.

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RP Funding Show - Have No Fear of Perfection, You'll Never Reach It. Salvador Dali - Judging/Critique
Jan
14
RP Funding Center Show

RP Funding Show - Have No Fear of Perfection, You'll Never Reach It. Salvador Dali - Judging/Critique

“Have No Fear of Perfection, You’ll Never Reach It” Salvador Dali

RP Funding Show


Receiving Day 1 - Tuesday January 13, 2026 Noon to 4 pm.

Receiving Day 2 - Wednesday, January 14, 2026 10 AM - 1 PM

Judging - Wednesday, January 14, 2026 3 PM

Critique - Wednesday, January 14, 2026 4 PM

Up to 3 Pieces, $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, $40

LakelandArtsAssociation.com

For more info,. email John Salamone at johnsalamone0410@yahoo.com

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RP Funding Show - Have No Fear of Perfection, You'll Never Reach It. Salvador Dali - Receiving Day 2
Jan
14
RP Funding Center Show

RP Funding Show - Have No Fear of Perfection, You'll Never Reach It. Salvador Dali - Receiving Day 2

“Have No Fear of Perfection, You’ll Never Reach It” Salvador Dali

RP Funding Show


Receiving Day 1 - Tuesday January 13, 2026 Noon to 4 pm.

Receiving Day 2 - Wednesday, January 14, 2026 10 AM - 1 PM

Judging - Wednesday, January 14, 2026 3 PM

Critique - Wednesday, January 14, 2026 4 PM

Up to 3 Pieces, $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, $40

LakelandArtsAssociation.com

For more info,. email John Salamone at johnsalamone0410@yahoo.com

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RP Funding Show - Have No Fear of Perfection, You'll Never Reach It. Salvador Dali - Receiving Day 1
Jan
13
RP Funding Center Show

RP Funding Show - Have No Fear of Perfection, You'll Never Reach It. Salvador Dali - Receiving Day 1

“Have No Fear of Perfection, You’ll Never Reach It” Salvador Dali

RP Funding Show


Receiving Day 1 - Tuesday January 13, 2026 Noon to 4 pm.

Receiving Day 2 - Wednesday, January 14, 2026 10 AM - 1 PM

Judging - Wednesday, January 14, 2026 3 PM

Critique - Wednesday, January 14, 2026 4 PM

Up to 3 Pieces, $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, $40

LakelandArtsAssociation.com

For more info,. email John Salamone at johnsalamone0410@yahoo.com

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Take Two: Learn how to make storage bags
Jan
9
Take Two, Take-Two, Depot Arts District, workshops, class, workshop

Take Two: Learn how to make storage bags

Take Two: Learn How to Make Storage Bags

Location: Depot Arts District 955 E. Memorial Blvd., Lakeland, FL

COST: $15 members, $20 non-members

Learn how to create functional and protective storage for your 2D artwork.

You will make a 20 x 24 storage bag suitable for a 16 x 20 framed piece.

All supplies included.

You do not need to bring the artwork to this workshop.

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Sound Bath
Dec
8
Sound Bath

Sound Bath

Sound Bath

Join us for Mindful Mondays at the Depot

December 8, 2025 6 PM - 6:45 PM

Price: $25

Location: Depot Arts District 955 E. Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL

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Sound Bath
Dec
8
Sound Bath

Sound Bath

Sound Bath

Join us for Mindful Mondays at the Depot

December 8, 2025 11 AM - 11:45 AM

Price: $25

Location: Depot Arts District 955 E. Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL

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Website 101 for Artists
Oct
25
Workshop, workshops

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

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Intro to Canva
Oct
18

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.

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RP Funding - Catawampus Critique
Oct
15
Catawampus, RP Funding Center Show

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

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RP Funding - Catawampus Judging
Oct
15
Catawampus, RP Funding Center Show

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

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RP Funding - Catawampus Receiving Day 2
Oct
15
Catawampus, RP Funding Center Show

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

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RP Funding - Catawampus Receiving Day 1
Oct
14
Catawampus, RP Funding Center Show

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

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CTRL + Art + Polk Receiving
Jul
15
to Jul 31
CTRL+Art+Polk, CTRLARTPOLK

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.

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