Lakeland Arts Association Meeting
Thursday, April 3, 2025
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
First Presbyterian Church175 Lake Hollingsworth Drive Lakeland, FL, 33801United
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.
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.
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.
Lakeland Arts Association Meeting
Thursday, May 1, 2025
6:30 PM 7:30 PM
First Presbyterian Church175 Lake Hollingsworth Drive Lakeland, FL, 33801
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, June 5, 2025
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
First Presbyterian Church175 Lake Hollingsworth Drive Lakeland, FL, 33801
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
Take Two workshop - Easy Photo Embroidery
Join the slow stitch movement! Use basic Stitching techniques to transform your photos into contemporary fiber art.
Location is to be determined and will be sent out to register participants.
November 2, 2024 10:30am-12:30pm
Cost $15 for non-members/$10 for members
Participant should email 3 photos to Heidi at heidiwineland@gmail.com
Art Escapes
Mixed Media Masterclass
October 25-27, 2024
Auburndale, Florida
Join Mary Correa for a 3 day Mixed Media retreat in sunny central Florida
We will spend the weekend taking a deep dive into the world of mixed media.
No matter where you are on your creative journey, you will add to your creative knowledge.
We will explore:
creative art journaling
collage stash making (and how to use it)
personal mark making and symbols
art book making
Express Yourself CRITIQUE
Juried art show awarding ribbons and cash prizes.
Receiving and pick up October 15th from Noon to 4:30pm, and Wednesday, October 16th from 10:00am to 1:00pm
RP Funding Center, 700 W. Lime Street, Lakeland, Fl
Member entry fee $30.00, non-member $40.00. Cash or Check only, no Credit Cards.
May enter up to three works.
Please read the prospectus for entry rules regarding size, presentation, and subject matter.
October 16, 2024 until January 14, 2025
Work created within last three years, Maximum size thirty inches including frame
no frontal nudity on figurative work, copyrighted or license protected work, work previously shown at RP Funding shows during current year, no political themed work, no profanity
In-person submissions
Storage fee of $25.00 per piece
first place $300.00; second place $200.00, third place $150.00, three merit awards at $50.00 each, two honorable mentions recieve free entry to next show.
Judges critique 4:30pm, Wednesday October 16th
Point of Contact: Vicky Luffman
gardendistrictartists@gmail.com
Express Yourself RECEIVING
Juried art show awarding ribbons and cash prizes.
Receiving and pick up October 15th from Noon to 4:30pm, and Wednesday, October 16th from 10:00am to 1:00pm
RP Funding Center, 700 W. Lime Street, Lakeland, Fl
Member entry fee $30.00, non-member $40.00. Cash or Check only, no Credit Cards.
May enter up to three works.
Please read the prospectus for entry rules regarding size, presentation, and subject matter.
October 16, 2024 until January 14, 2025
Work created within last three years, Maximum size thirty inches including frame
no frontal nudity on figurative work, copyrighted or license protected work, work previously shown at RP Funding shows during current year, no political themed work, no profanity
In-person submissions
Storage fee of $25.00 per piece
first place $300.00; second place $200.00, third place $150.00, three merit awards at $50.00 each, two honorable mentions recieve free entry to next show.
Judges critique 4:30pm, Wednesday October 16th
Point of Contact: Vicky Luffman
gardendistrictartists@gmail.com
Express Yourself RECEIVING
Juried art show awarding ribbons and cash prizes.
Receiving and pick up October 15th from Noon to 4:30pm, and Wednesday, October 16th from 10:00am to 1:00pm
RP Funding Center, 700 W. Lime Street, Lakeland, Fl
Member entry fee $30.00, non-member $40.00. Cash or Check only, no Credit Cards.
May enter up to three works.
Please read the prospectus for entry rules regarding size, presentation, and subject matter.
October 16, 2024 until January 14, 2025
Work created within last three years, Maximum size thirty inches including frame
no frontal nudity on figurative work, copyrighted or license protected work, work previously shown at RP Funding shows during current year, no political themed work, no profanity
In-person submissions
Storage fee of $25.00 per piece
first place $300.00; second place $200.00, third place $150.00, three merit awards at $50.00 each, two honorable mentions recieve free entry to next show.
Judges critique 4:30pm, Wednesday October 16th
Point of Contact: Vicky Luffman
gardendistrictartists@gmail.com
Take Two Workshop - Halloween Cookie Decorating
Join Roz and learn the basics of cookie decorating.
This class is limited to 10 participants.
Mitchell's Coffee House. 235 N Kentucky Ave. Lakeland, FL
October 12, 2024 10am-12pm
Cost $15 non-members/$10 members
Daytime Meeting and Creative Time
Join us at our new monthly daytime meeting. Bring a creative project to work on as we get a summary of the previous week's nighttime meeting.
Mitchell's Coffee House, 235 N Kentucky Ave.
Point of Contact: Mary Correa
Marycorreastudios@gmail.com
Take Two workshop -Slow Stitching
Join Mary Correa to learn the basics of slow stitching (or freehand embroidery). We will be creating a fabric postcard using fabric, trim and easy stitching patterns. No stitching experience necessary and all supplies are provided. Just don't forget your reading glasses, if you need them.
September 21, 2024 10am-12pm
Mitchell's Coffee House. 235 N Kentucky Ave. Lakeland, FL
$10 non-members/$5 members
20 people max
Daytime Meeting and creative time
Do you wish you could attend our evening meetings, but can't? Join us for our new daytime meeting and creative time. We'll meet at Mitchell's Coffee House in downtown Lakeland. We'll start with a review of the last evening LAA meeting and then have time to create and chat. Bring a non-messy project with you and join us.
September 9, 2024 10am-12pm
Mitchell's Coffee House 235 N. Kentucky Ave, Lakeland
This is a free event.
CRITIQUE "Make Your Mark" juried art show (Copy)
Receiving and Pick up Tuesday, August 13, 2024 from noon to 4:30pm and Wednesday, August 14, 2024 from 10:00am to 1:00pm.
Show runs from August 14th thru October 15th, 2024.
Juried Art Show at RP Funding Center
700 W. Lime Street, Lakeland Fl.
$30.00 entry fee members; $40.00 non-members
up to three pieces may be entered
Please read the prospectus completely for show rules and policies. Entry forms available at the site when entering.
Point of Contact: Vicky gardendistrictartists@gmail.com
Judged exhibition for prizes, Prize ribbons, Prize money
Original work, Maximum 30 inches in width, created within the last 5 years
Prohibited work includes:
Full frontal nude; work not suitable for family viewing; political and religious statements that are offensive, work that is not prepared for hanging, or 3-D work that cannot be displayed reasonably or safely. Committee has full discretion for accepting work.
$25.00 storage fee up to 24 hours
artist agrees to a 30% donation from sale to Lakeland Art Guild
First place $250.00, 2nd place $150.00, 3rd place $100.00, two merit awards at $50.00 each, two honorable mentions get free entry to next show.
Artists fill out entry form at receiving, and labels are attached by the show committee. All 2-D work must be properly wired for hanging, with enough slack to attach to the hanging system. Frames must be in excellent condition, free from damage or loose corner connections, with wiring firmly attached to back of frame. All 3-D work must be able to be safely and securely displayed on pedestals.
RECEIVING "Make Your Mark" juried art show
Receiving and Pick up Tuesday, August 13, 2024 from noon to 4:30pm and Wednesday, August 14, 2024 from 10:00am to 1:00pm.
Show runs from August 14th thru October 15th, 2024.
Juried Art Show at RP Funding Center
700 W. Lime Street, Lakeland Fl.
$30.00 entry fee members; $40.00 non-members
up to three pieces may be entered
Please read the prospectus completely for show rules and policies. Entry forms available at the site when entering.
Point of Contact: Vicky gardendistrictartists@gmail.com
Judged exhibition for prizes, Prize ribbons, Prize money
Original work, Maximum 30 inches in width, created within the last 5 years
Prohibited work includes:
Full frontal nude; work not suitable for family viewing; political and religious statements that are offensive, work that is not prepared for hanging, or 3-D work that cannot be displayed reasonably or safely. Committee has full discretion for accepting work.
$25.00 storage fee up to 24 hours
artist agrees to a 30% donation from sale to Lakeland Art Guild
First place $250.00, 2nd place $150.00, 3rd place $100.00, two merit awards at $50.00 each, two honorable mentions get free entry to next show.
Artists fill out entry form at receiving, and labels are attached by the show committee. All 2-D work must be properly wired for hanging, with enough slack to attach to the hanging system. Frames must be in excellent condition, free from damage or loose corner connections, with wiring firmly attached to back of frame. All 3-D work must be able to be safely and securely displayed on pedestals.
RECEIVING "Make Your Mark" juried art show
Receiving and Pick up Tuesday, August 13, 2024 from noon to 4:30pm and Wednesday, August 14, 2024 from 10:00am to 1:00pm.
Show runs from August 14th thru October 15th, 2024.
Juried Art Show at RP Funding Center
700 W. Lime Street, Lakeland Fl.
$30.00 entry fee members; $40.00 non-members
up to three pieces may be entered
Please read the prospectus completely for show rules and policies. Entry forms available at the site when entering.
Point of Contact: Vicky gardendistrictartists@gmail.com
Judged exhibition for prizes, Prize ribbons, Prize money
Original work, Maximum 30 inches in width, created within the last 5 years
Prohibited work includes:
Full frontal nude; work not suitable for family viewing; political and religious statements that are offensive, work that is not prepared for hanging, or 3-D work that cannot be displayed reasonably or safely. Committee has full discretion for accepting work.
$25.00 storage fee up to 24 hours
artist agrees to a 30% donation from sale to Lakeland Art Guild
First place $250.00, 2nd place $150.00, 3rd place $100.00, two merit awards at $50.00 each, two honorable mentions get free entry to next show.
Artists fill out entry form at receiving, and labels are attached by the show committee. All 2-D work must be properly wired for hanging, with enough slack to attach to the hanging system. Frames must be in excellent condition, free from damage or loose corner connections, with wiring firmly attached to back of frame. All 3-D work must be able to be safely and securely displayed on pedestals.
PICK UP LDDA SHOW—Summer Delights
A Fine Arts Show open to everyone! No Entry Fee! Ribbons will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, plus Honorable Mentions. Work will hang in the office of the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority and will be open during business hours.
Receiving one day only, from Noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 6th, 2024.
Artwork pick up from Noon to 4 pm on Saturday, June 15th, 2024.
Show will be on display from April 6 through June 15th, 2024.
117 N. Kentucky Ave. Lakeland FL 33801
No fee, no membership required
Up to 1-3 works per person until capacity is reached. Everyone is guaranteed at least one piece into the show. Will hang in public office building. Nudity, profanity, and political subjects are prohibited.
Please contact Denise at denisesettles.artist@gmail.com
OPENING RECEPTION: LAA 52nd Fine Art Exhibition at FSC's Melvin Gallery
The LAA 52nd Annual Fine Arts Exhibition at FSC Melvin Gallery is coming up with an Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony July 19, 6:00 – 8:00pm. The exhibition will hang through August 5. Artists will compete for an award package of $3000.00. This year’s juror and judge is Dr. Alex Rich, director of the Polk Museum of Art. Dr. Rich will present the awards at the opening ceremony with remarks about the winning selections.
Florida Southern College / Melvin Gallery
$30 for members
$40 for non-members
non-refundable fee. May submit up to three pieces.
Please download the prospectus here.
For details, please contact Sharon at sharonssurrency@gmail.com or 863-660-8144
52nd Annual Fine Arts Exhibition
The LAA 52nd Annual Fine Arts Exhibition at FSC Melvin Gallery is coming up with an Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony July 19, 6:00 – 8:00pm. The exhibition will hang through August 5. Artists will compete for an award package of $3000.00. This year’s juror and judge is Dr. Alex Rich, director of the Polk Museum of Art. Dr. Rich will present the awards at the opening ceremony with remarks about the winning selections.
Florida Southern College / Melvin Gallery
$30 for members
$40 for non-members
May submit up to three pieces.
Please download the prospectus here.
For details, please contact Sharon at sharonssurrency@gmail.com or 863-660-8144
RECEIVING LDDA SHOW—Summer Delights
A Fine Arts Show open to everyone! No Entry Fee! Ribbons will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, plus Honorable Mentions. Work will hang in the office of the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority and will be open during business hours.
Receiving one day only, from Noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 6th, 2024.
Artwork pick up from Noon to 4 pm on Saturday, June 15th, 2024.
Show will be on display from April 6 through June 15th, 2024.
117 N. Kentucky Ave. Lakeland FL 33801
No fee, no membership required
Up to 1-3 works per person until capacity is reached. Everyone is guaranteed at least one piece into the show. Will hang in public office building. Nudity, profanity, and political subjects are prohibited.
Please contact Denise at denisesettles.artist@gmail.com