Collaborative effort brings WFA renovations to life
The first part of renovations to Polk State College’s Winter Haven Fine Arts (WFA) Building on the Winter Haven Campus is complete, signifying significant progress for a project that stakeholders call a collaborative effort and…
Polk State FallFest set for Oct. 14, now with car show
For more than three and a half decades, FallFest has been a seasonal mainstay on Polk State College’s Winter Haven Campus. FallFest will be held for the 37th time from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.…
Polk State Art students learn from Bump Galletta ahead of Bandit Market
Art students at Polk State College participated in a uniquely valuable experience leading up to the Spring 2023 Bandit Market in downtown Winter Haven on April 1. Lakeland-based artist Bump Galletta facilitated two workshops to…
Polk State Art accepting student exhibition submissions
Polk State College is hosting its annual Student Art Exhibition and all students are welcome to enter their art into the competition. Submissions are being accepted through 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, with the exhibition…
Polk State’s Fine Arts Building to get state-of-the-art modernization
The Arts at Polk State College are the best-kept secret in Polk County according to Program Manager Nancy Lozell. When renovations are completed on the 45-year-old Winter Haven Fine Arts Building (WFA), the community will…
Music students represent Polk State at FCSAA Winter Music Symposium
Polk State College’s Music Program offers numerous unique opportunities for students. That was never more evident than in late January. From Jan. 25 to Jan. 28, five Polk State students took part in the FCSAA…
Bandit Market serves as exposure & learning experience for Polk State Art students
Polk State College prides itself on providing quality higher education that is affordable, flexible, and accessible, including world-class instruction in the arts and experiential learning experiences such as the opportunity for students to showcase their…
Polk State Student Art Exhibit winners announced
Polk State College’s Student Art Exhibit is on display at the Polk State Lakeland Art Gallery through May 5. Last week, a reception was held to announce and honor the winners of the exhibition comprised of…
Polk State remembers John Anderson for his instrumental impact on music education at the College and beyond
It is nearly impossible to think about Polk State College’s Music Program without also thinking of John Anderson. He served the College for 20 years and saw the Music Program through exponential growth and success.…
Polk State Theatre to open 2021-2022 season with New Play Readings
Polk State Theatre’s 2021-2022 season will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 30, with the opening of New Play Readings, which will include work from playwrights locally and from across the country, providing diverse…