The Arts at Polk State offers robust schedule of fall events for fall
The Arts at Polk State College has a newly enhanced venue with an upgraded theatre and gallery. For the Fall 2025 Semester, it will have a robust slate of events.
Throughout the fall, Polk State will have shows, exhibits, seasonal events and more. The first gallery exhibit for the semester, Wild Neighbors by A. Thomas Dotson, is already on display at the Polk State Lakeland Art Gallery through Oct. 15.
“This is an exciting time for our department,” said Nancy Lozell, Program Director for The Arts at Polk State. “To be able to utilize our enhanced space will greatly benefit our students and be a real treat for community members to experience the visual and performing arts at our incredible venue.”
Fall 2025 schedule:
Wild Neighbors by A. Thomas Dotson, Gallery Exhibit
Sept. 2-Oct. 15 (Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.)
Reception: Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
Polk State Lakeland Art Gallery
Welcome Back, Let’s Swing Again, Chain O’ Lakes Big Band Concert Series
Sunday, Sept. 14 at 2 p.m.
Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre
Donations accepted
De Leon Campos Fine Art by Carlos De Leon, Gallery Exhibit
Sept. 22-Dec. 5 (Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.)
Reception: Tuesday, Sept. 30 from 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery
Latin Music Celebration by Polk State Music Department
Thursday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m.
Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre
$10 for general public; free for all students, Polk State faculty and staff
FallFest
Saturday, Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Polk State Winter Haven Campus
More information at polk.edu/fallfest
Fall Colors and Much More, Chain O’ Lakes Big Band Concert Series
Sunday, Oct. 12 at 2 p.m.
Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre
Donations accepted
Capturing Cultures, Gallery Exhibit
Oct. 20-Jan. 30, 2026 (Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.)
Reception: Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
Polk State Lakeland Art Gallery
Cyrano de Bergerac, Polk State Theatre Production
Nov. 14-16, 20-23 – Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre
$10 for general public; free for all students, Polk State faculty and staff
A Charlie Brown Christmas by Polk State Music Department with Zachary Bartholomew
Saturday, Dec. 6 at 3 p.m.
Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre
$18 for general public; free for all students, Polk State faculty and staff
Holiday Jazz, Chain O’ Lakes Big Band Concert Series
Sunday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m.
Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre
Donations accepted