Events
All exhibits are open Saturdays, 10am to 4pm
Call for Mural Artists - Bartow CRA
The City of Bartow Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) invites qualified artists to submit proposals for the design and installation of murals on two public restroom exterior walls, as part of the CRA’s ongoing efforts to promote public art and strengthen our community identity. Artists may submit proposals for one or both projects, which will transform two ordinary spaces into vibrant landmarks for the City of Bartow and CRA District.
Bruce Nickens - Reception
Meet the artist in person!
Collective Works of Wm Bruce Nickens
Stunning photography by Wm Bruce Nickens
Stuck? Collaborate!
Exhibition of artwork created through a collaborative effort. Each piece was started by a member and finished by a different member. The exhibit will include a photograph of what each piece looked like when it passed from one artist to the next.
2026 Bloomin' Arts Design
Original image sought for 2026 Bloomin’ Arts T-shirt, advertising, flyers, and social media. Chosen image creator will receive $200
Bonnie Liss Exhibit
This show consists of work done, mostly within the last year, with many paintings that have not been shown yet. The subject matter of the paintings range from portraits of friends and family to treasured objects. Half of the show are oil paintings, the other half of the show feature gouache paintings on scrapbook paper.
Best of Polk 2025
View prospectus and submit up to three entries for the 2025 Best of Polk Art Show. Entry period runs from June 1 to Aug 30, 2025
Stuck? Collaborate! Challenge
We all have at least one Work In Progress that we haven't gotten around to finishing. Maybe it's from learning a technique that didn't feel like a good fit, or perhaps it's a project that was set aside and never picked up again. Here is a fun opportunity to get that piece finished! Click the button below for details…
Every1 Members' Spring Show Reception
Meet the Artists!
Every1 Members' Spring Show
Free exhibit of artwork by Bartow Art Guild Members. This is a juried, judged show for which members are asked to exhibit their best work.
Key Dates
- Entry Deadline: March 24
- Jury results: March 27
- Intake and Setup: March 29
- Awards Reception: April 14
- Show Dates: April 5-26
- Pickup April 26, 10am - 2pm
Paper: Materiality & Manipulation Reception
Meet the Artists!
Annual Member Meeting
Annual Members Meeting will include: Board Election - VP, Secretary, Director; Adjust Bylaws to remove term limits; Kick off Volunteer Teams; New website; Mingle with other members and get to know our board
Light refreshments will be served
Paper: Materiality & Manipulation
Paper is ubiquitous yet rarely considered beyond its ability to hold pigments in a two-dimensional format. The fibers used to create it yield different types of paper that lend themselves well to varied forms of 3-dimensional art. This exhibition will explore the materiality of paper and its metamorphic qualities whether cast, cut, collage, folded, twisted, quilled, woven, stitched, or otherwise manipulated.
Bloomin' Arts Festival
2-day juried art festival in downtown Bartow. 9am to 4pm each day
Founded by Bartow Art Guild 54 years ago and still co-hosted by the Guild.