Faculty Focus: Hailey Odom helps students find their creative voices through digital media
At about 10 years old, Hailey Odom began turning objects around her house into the subjects of short films. With an old digital camera her mother let her use, she taught herself stop-motion animation, taking…
Polk State to host Seussical the Musical in November
For two weeks in November, the magic of Dr. Seuss will come to Polk State College’s Winter Haven Fine Arts (WFA) Theatre. The Polk State Theatre Department will put on its rendition of Seussical the…
America 250 highlights robust arts schedule for fall 2026
With the Fall 2026 Semester set to get underway, The Arts at Polk State College will again offer a robust schedule – this time while recognizing 250 years of America. In honor of the nation’s…
Polk State FallFest set for Oct. 10
For more than six decades, Polk State College has provided opportunities and exceptional higher education in Polk County. For nearly four decades now, FallFest has provided local families with a fun-filled Saturday. This year’s event…
Polk State art students bring vibrant school spirit to Denison Middle through mural partnership
Polk State College’s mural class has partnered with Denison Middle School to create three vibrant, school-spirited pieces that are transforming the hallways and building bridges between college and community. The collaboration provided Polk State students…
Polk State Music students perform and record at Full Sail University
Polk State College Music students recently took their learning beyond the classroom during a visit to Full Sail University, where they performed and recorded in a professional studio. The experience offered valuable insight into both…
Polk State debuts robust arts schedule for spring 2026
Polk State College will pull back the curtains on an exciting season of musical performances, theatrical productions and art exhibitions this Sunday with the first event: The Chain O’ Lakes Big Band’s “This Could Be…
Polk State graduate bound for prestigious music school in Boston
When Mason Jenkins was just 3 years old, his parents found him playing the drums with pots and pans from the cabinet. Now a member of Polk State College’s 133rd commencement class, Jenkins has been…
Polk State Photography Professor serves as visionary leader
Polk State Professor of Photography Sarah Brewington Baarns has spent nearly two decades turning creative instinct into a multifaceted career that spans corporate studios, fine-art galleries and the classroom. Her trajectory is a master class…
Polk State’s “darkroom renaissance” brings students back to the basics
The Black and White Photography class at Polk State College is far more than its name suggests. This foundational film course is a gateway to mastering the art and science of photography, offering students hands-on…