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Arts & Rec!



About the Program

The City of Lakeland Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Department is excited to introduce "Arts & Rec!" A program to provide exposure to art in our Recreation facilities through classes and programs, highlighting art and artists in our venues, and rotating art exhibitions featuring Central Florida artists. A 'Call for Art,' will be hosted and organized in partnership with Art Crawl, Inc. - a Lakeland-based nonprofit organization serving as a catalyst to celebrate the emergence of new and innovative artists in Central Florida. Artwork will be chosen for the exhibitions based on originality, skill, the appearance of the artist's voice, visual impact, quality, and each physical exhibition space. Artwork must be framed and/or ready to be securely hung for consideration. The City of Lakeland will provide name plaques for each exhibition, which will include artist information and options on how to purchase the artwork directly.

Visit our exhibits at Kelly Recreation Complex, Simpson Park Community Center, Lake Crago Outdoor Recreation Complex, Coleman-Bush Building, AND with its first exhibit City Hall 

Current Exhibit - coming soon!
Theme: 
Landscapes & Florals
Any artwork featuring landscapes and/or florals as the artwork's subject or focus. All mediums accepted.
Exhibition Dates: February 19th - May 5th


Call for Art

three blank canvases on three different colored squares of wall

Theme: Mixed Media

Any artwork that uses two or more mediums. The artwork may be of any subject or topic, but must be in good taste and mindful of the exhibition's intent and community standards. Profanity, obscenity, or objectionable material will not be accepted.

(Realistic, figurative, and abstract concepts are ALL welcomed.)

Exhibition Dates: May 28th - September 8th
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Application Dates: March 11th - April 14th
Application Fee: $10
Exhibition Fee: Free, with no commission fees.
Artists may submit up to two pieces for consideration per application. 
 Email Recreation@lakelandgov.net for more info.


Misc info:
Artists' Agreement
Hold Harmless
(Artists with art chosen for exhibition will need to complete and return an Artists' Agreement & Hold Harmless to a designated City of Lakeland representative)

For more info, email Recreation@lakelandgov.net