The Lake Wales Arts Center has something for everyone. It is a treasure trove of visual art and music located in the charming historic building at the corner of State Road 60 and 11th Street in Lake Wales, Florida. Owned and operated by the Lake Wales Arts Council and offers a year-round variety of classes, concerts and exhibitions in a state-of-the-arts gallery.
The Lake Wales Arts Center is open to the public Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday 1 - 4 p.m. There is no admission fee! Visitors may enjoy our current exhibit in the Michael Crews Gallery, the Permanent Collection throughout the building and the historic, Spanish Mission-style building, formerly the Holy Spirit Catholic Church built in 1927.
CURRENT ATTRACTIONS at the Lake Wales Arts Center:
DUO February 2 - March 12, 2006 in the Michael Crews Gallery
Artist's Reception open to the public February 2 from 5 - 7 p.m.
Duo features the work of two amazing artists Olivia Parker and Leslie Neumann. Olivia Parker says "Traditional still life in a contemporary form dominates my work, but my interest in toys and games, the history of science, and the edge between the man-made and natural world creep in as well." Her photography of everyday items arranged in her created constructions is fascinating.
In contrast, Leslie Neumann's paintings are inspired by the rhythm of energy as it travels, transforms, becomes visible, and shifts shapes. Her encaustic oil painting technique results in amazing luminosity in her work.
And in Updike Hall:
Proteus Ensemble Saturday, February 11, 2006 8 p.m.
Proteus Ensemble made its sold-out New York debut during the 200-01 season at Carnegie Hall as winners of an Artists International Award. The ensemble consists of flute, clarinet, violin, cello and piano. They constantly change their configuration to perform quartets, trios duos and solos to create eclectic programs that include the classics as well as new music. Two weeks before their concert in Lake Wales the Proteus Ensemble will make its Lincoln Center debut on the "Great Performers" series. Sponsored by Fields Huston Cadillac, Buick, Pontiac, GMC
Tickets are $15 for Arts Council members and $20 for all others. Children's prices available!
Chatham Baroque Saturday, February 25, 2006 8 p.m.
Chatham Baroque continues to excite audiences with their dazzling technique and artful interpretations. They have released six best-selling CDs to critical acclaim. In a review in the Washington Post "(Chatham Baroque) rocketed through settings of Scottish and Irish folk tunes powered by the magnetic pull of their primeval rhythms and...untamable virtuosic fiddling..."
Tickets are $15 for Arts Council members and $20 for all others. Children's prices available!
Order your tickets now by calling (863) 676-8426.
