Inaugural Fine Art Show on Display through Jan. 23

The Lake Wales Arts Council put out an all-call for artwork for its Inaugural Fine Art Show and Juried Competition received 124 submissions. Fifty works from Florida artists, including across Polk County were chosen for the exhibit.

The show will open to the public at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14 with a catered reception and open bar at the Lake Wales Arts Center, 1099 SR 60 East. The artists will be celebrated and 10 awards totaling $1,400 will be presented. Awards include $500 for Best of Show, $300 for second place, $225 for third place, three $75 awards of excellence and three $50 honorable mentions.

The artwork will be on display until Jan. 23.