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The Artist Registry

Got Art? List it! Seeking Art? Find it!

The purpose of Polk Arts Alliance's Artist Registry at
artists.polkarts.org is to serve as a community resource
that connects art lovers with local artists of any genre.
Artists of fine art, music, photography, illustration, poetry,
graphic design, glass, ceramics, pottery, murals, dance,
voice, writing, architecture, fashion, film, video, gaming,
website design, performance art, printing, and more, for
commission or hire are encouraged to become a member
of the Artist Registry.

There are two levels of Artist Registry membership.
The Artist Standard Directory Listing has annual dues
of $50. This membership includes your artist profile, a
link to your website, contact information, one image in
the gallery, and membership in Polk Arts Alliance which
includes home delivery of Art-i-facts magazine. Unexpected Blue Skies Ahead, Betsy Bohrer, Lakeland.
The Artist Pro Directory Listing has annual dues of $150.
This membership includes your artist profile, a link to Betsy Bohrer has been a working fine artist for over 25 years. In that time she
your website, contact information, eight images in the has created an award-winning collection of original paintings, curated one
of Lakeland's most prestigious fine art shows, and established a new fine arts
gallery, an annual "featured" mention, one-quarter page scholarship.
advertisement in an issue of Art-i-facts magazine, and
membership in Polk Arts Alliance which includes home In her paintings Betsy has long bent the rules of medium and technique, freely
intermixing acrylics, pastels, and ink washes to create works that tell of the joy,
delivery of Art-i-facts magazine. struggle, and spontaneity of woman's lives. Betsy seeks to convey the inner being
of her subjects, presenting figurative and abstracted forms that interflow with the
Artists may opt for one free 90-day trial membership using natural, cosmic, or spiritual motifs of the background. Though economy of line
coupon code 9240. The 90-day trial includes only an artist and dreamy, motivic settings Betsy discovered a voice that is modern yet folkloric,
profile, a link to your website, contact information, one timeless yet inspired by her own life.
image in the gallery. The link expires after 90 days unless Betsy's art career has maintained a close relationship with woman's advocacy
upgraded to Artist Standard or Artist Pro membership. groups and charities. These have included the Lakeland Chapter "Red Tent
Initiative," the Rubia event - "Women Helping Women," and the Pediatric Cancer
Pay for your membership with your PayPal account, Foundation "Art for a Cure".
or you can choose to pay with a Debit or Credit card. Currently, Betsy passionately advocates Florida Artists, creates and curates Fine
Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover are Art Shows, and organizes Fine Art Scholarships. These include "Fine Art at the
accepted. The transaction is performed on PayPal's Magnolia," "4-Squared Makers," and the "Fine Art at the Magnolia-Visual Fine Arts
Scholarship,"
secure online payment system. Upon successful
payment, you will be taken to the login page. "Fine Art at the Magnolia" is a premiere Invitational Fine Art Show endorsed by
The Polk Museum of Art. Seventeen accomplished Florida artists, representing
Upon successful registration and payment, you will nine mediums, are featured in a Fine Art Show inside the lovely historic Magnolia
receive an email with a login link to your profile. You may building in downtown Lakeland. "Fine Art at the Magnolia" proudly awards an
annual Visual Fine Arts Scholarship through a partnership with the Polk Education
then upload your artist statement and image(s). You will Foundation. The first year attracted 500 art loving patrons! Visit us our 2nd year
be able to log in at any time to update your information, August 18-19, 2018. Follow Fine Art at the Magnolia on Facebook: www.facebook.
artist statement and replace image(s) if you wish. com/FineArtMagnolia
"4-Squared Makers" is a rising creative collective of local and regional artists of all
Via the Artist Registry, art lovers are able to connect with ages and skill levels. Artists gain the opportunity to learn and exhibit in monthly
artists to commission an artwork, to hire musicians to Pop-Up indoor and outdoor art shows. Each show challenges artists to create
perform at an event, and to contract web and graphic original works inspired by a unique theme on (4 x 4)inch wood blocks. Follow 4
designers, printers and other creatives. Squared Makers: www.facebook.com/4squaredmakers.
Betsy is an Artist Pro member of the Polk Arts Alliance Artist Registry.
Visit artists.polkarts.org to learn more today!

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