Date: October 22, 2025
Time: 05:30 PM to 07:30 PM
Location: Bartow Public Library, 2150 S Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL 33830
Take elevator or stairs to Pamplin Art Gallery on the second floor
Best of Polk Awards Reception
The Best of Polk Exhibit was created to showcase the highest level of visual artistry in Polk County. The exhibit will be open to the public during regular library hours in the Pamplin Gallery on the 2nd floor of Bartow Public Library from Oct 16 through Nov 29. Library is closed on Sundays. This is a juried and judged show featuring a $2500 prize for Best in Show. In all, $5,000 in prizes will be awarded to Polk County artists. Awards will be announced at the event's Awards Reception on Oct 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.