New Director of Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center Is Both an Artist and Administrator
It’s a steamy weekday morning in Lake Wales, sunlight glinting off State Road 60, and inside the Polk State College Lake Wales Arts Center, Osubi Craig is casually seated on the edge of the historic…
Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center Ribbon Cutting is March 21
Polk State College will celebrate the opening of its Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony on March 21 from 3 to 5 p.m. The ceremony will take place in the…
After ‘Surprise’ Roofing Project, Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center Stronger Than Ever
Polk State College has completed a number of renovations at its Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center — including an unexpected roofing repair that has made the building stronger than ever before in its more…
Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center Opens Doors
The Polk State College Lake Wales Arts Center is officially open, allowing residents of the area to study in a one-of-a-kind setting under the direction of expert faculty members. And the excitement of these early…
Polk State ‘Voices of the People’ Performing Arts Series Continues Jan. 19 in Lake Wales
The Polk State College Lake Wales Arts Center will host the second installment of the College’s “Voices of the People” performing arts series at 7 p.m. on Jan. 19. “Voices of the People,” a joint…
Polk State College Lake Wales Arts Center Begins Offering Classes Jan. 7
Polk State College will begin offering its first classes at the Polk State College Lake Wales Arts Center on Jan. 7. In late 2011, the College and the Lake Wales Arts Council announced an innovative…
Polk State to Begin Promised Renovations at Arts Center Site
In keeping its commitment to the Lake Wales community, Polk State College will soon begin a series of essential renovations and upgrades to the historic Polk State College Lake Wales Arts Center. The College in…
Expanded Art Courses to Be Offered in Lake Wales This Summer
Polk State College will offer an expanded array of art courses in Lake Wales this summer to serve both degree- and non-degree-seekers. “Polk State College is excited to bring these programs to the Lake Wales…
Basketry Class an Enduring Favorite for Students
Polk State College has offered its popular basket-weaving class for three decades. According to Professor Gary Baker, the class teaches much more than simply how to make baskets… Read the story in the Lake Wales News.
JD Alexander Center Interim Manager Has Passion for Education, Community
For Cheryl Garnett, a passion for education and her community has been the basis of so many huge decisions — from where to raise her family to how she makes a living. Garnett is a…