The Bohrer Gallery

Bohrer Gallery

Dates for Our 2025 Season!

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The Bohrer Gallery is pleased to announce our 2025 Art Show schedule! Join us for our 9th Year of supporting the working artists of Florida. Be sure to explore our Become a Patron offers in helping us ensure the continued success of the Fine Arts.

Fine Art at the Magnolia
Fine Art Show and Scholarship
August 23 and 24, 2025
Saturday (10 AM - 5 PM) and Sunday (10 AM - 4 PM)
Magnolia Building
702 E. Orange Street
Lakeland, Florida

4 Squared Makers
Themed (4 x 4) Small Works Art Show
October 10 - November 26, 2025
Mulberry Cultural Center
103 E First Street
Mulberry, Florida

Become a Patron of FAM

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Bohrer Gallery's annual creative projects -- including Fine Art at the Magnolia, its scholarship, 4 Squared Makers, the The Florida Arts Journal, and our One Wall Artist Exhibit and Grant program -- would all not be possible without the generous support of those who share our vision of preserving the vitality of the working artists in our communities. Please consider joining our growing circle of patrons by becoming one of our essential annual contributors for 2025. Thank you for supporting the fine arts!

- Patronage: Renaissance Level
- Patronage: Modernist Level
- Patronage: Romantic Level
- Patronage: Contemporary Level

Artists

Lakeland, Florida

Here's a selection of artists who have exhibited in past Bohrer Gallery shows. Click any work to view that artist's portfolio and contacts, or refresh this page for a new selection!

- Glass and Clay
  by Laurel Chatham
- Ocean Air
  by Caroline Adams
- Cat
  by Dayanara Hudson
- Stacked Totem 3
  by Bill and Jon Slade (Slade Glass)
- Rain
  by Cassandra Gordon-Harris (Rincon Studios)
- Kat and John
  by John Jacopelle
- Morning Salute
  by Stephen Koury
- Untitled 3
  by Paul O'Neill
- Ride
  by Margaret Baker
- Summer Visitor
  by Melanie Smith
- Africa Collection
  by Denise Settles
- Hope Remains
  by Zoe Papas
- Ambrosia Maple 2018-1
  by John Williams
- Crane Dancers
  by Kate Carney
- Beautiful Sunset
  by Melinda Tew-Cantrell
- FUTURESHOCK FAMILY 3
  by Bodie Chewning
- Gate 1
  by Shirlee Jones
- Untitled 2
  by Ron Bell
- Are
  by Megan Grimsley
- Scorched Earth 1
  by Kristina Stafford
- Fish and Scales on Sycamore (D1023)
  by Kent Harriss
- Wading Around
  by Kelly Rysavy
- Life Forces
  by Theresa Garcia
- First Communion
  by Richard J. Bond
- Ukraine
  by Judy Cowan Lee
- Sunflower Swirls
  by Christine Samad
- Medusa Earrings
  by Barbara Umbel
- Pearldrop Earrings
  by Marilyn Vaillancourt
- Garden
  by Bill Darrah
- I was here first
  by Sherri Myers Wray
- In the Cornrows
  by Carrie Jacobson
- Dreamkeeper
  by Katherine Mathisen

About Bohrer Gallery

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Founded in 2017 by Betsy Bohrer and her family, The Bohrer Gallery LLC is a privately owned small creative arts business providing scholarships, grants and exhibition opportunities aimed directly at supporting the working artists of Florida.

Our signature annual event, Fine Art at the Magnolia, is a prestigious exhibit held every August at the Magnolia Building in downtown Lakeland. It showcases 19 highly accomplished artists and craftsmen from across the state in a variety of media and awards a "Rising Star Scholarship" to college bound art students! We also produce 4 Squared Makers, which encourages artists of all skill levels to participate in themed small-works art shows. Our "One Wall" shows provide artists with exhibit opportunities and a hardship grant program. We also produce the "Florida Arts Journal", which publishes interviews and profiles of artists from across Florida. This site also doubles as a exhibit space, and you will find virtual fine art shows here, too.

The Bohrer Gallery is honored to be 100% supported by the community it serves. This includes a Co-Sponsorship with the City of Lakeland, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department; an endorsement by Dr. Alexander Rich of the Polk Museum of Art; and all the generous support from our wonderful patrons. The involvement of the community and our exhibiting artists -- all together -- show our collective belief in the importance of preserving and promoting the fine arts! This plays a crucial role in the success of the Bohrer Gallery's events and mission.

Please consider becoming a supporting patron -- review our support levels in the "Become a Patron" section of this page. Explore our website to learn more about our awesome creative projects and artists or by contacting Betsy Bohrer directly by email: betsy@thebohrergallery.com.

Events

Lakeland, Florida

Bohrer Gallery hosts a mix of in-person and virtual events every year, here is a list of the events we have hosted since this site began in 2020. Click a tile below to view beautiful artwork and to learn how to contact the artists from that event. New events will be posted here as they occur.

- Winter2020
- FAM2022
- FAM2023
- FAM2021
- 4SM23
- 4SM22
- Spring2021
- OneWall2022
- FAM2020

Journal

Lakeland, Florida

We are excited to introduce our newest addition to Bohrer Gallery: the Florida Arts Journal. The Journal offers a glimpse into the Florida arts scene by publishing interviews and profiles of notable local artists -- their life stories and their creative developments. These articles are available as a newsletter, you can request to join by contacting Betsy on facebook.

- Barbara Umbel on Color, Teamwork, and Making it all Sing
- Harlow Manning on Trying new Things, School, and Growing Up in an Art Family
- John Kellum on Finding your Center, Trying new Things, and Throwing Pizzas
- Todd Fox on Leadership, Cultural Dialogue, and the Healing Power of Art
- Leslie Peebles on Children's Books, Vedic Legend, and the Soulful Handcrafts
- This Year's One Wall Grant Recipient: the Fort Myers Beach Art Association!
- Margaret Baker on the Untold Stories of Everyday Life
- Beth Garcia on Learning, Play, and Becoming an Adult
- Dominice Gilbert on Zen, Childhood, and the Moment of Self Discovery
- Joyce Curvin on Joy, Connection, and Paper Mache
- Bruce Ferguson on Dance, Negative Space, and Florida's Vanishing Wetlands
- Whitney Powell on Patience, Serendipity, and her Love of the Outdoors
- Deb Holliday on Simplicity, Caregiving, and the Overarching World of Nature
- John Williams on his family's tradition of carpentry
- Stephen Koury on Safari, the Zone, and New Beginnings
- Julie Latayan Puts Herself on the Pedestal

The Bohrer Gallery

Betsy Bohrer, Founder and Curator.
Zach Weatherby, Web, Journal, and Accounts.
Zoe Alexander, Film and Media Director.
Ridley Aligerum, Marketing and Graphic Design.

With gratitude to the City of Lakeland department of Parks and Recreation, the Polk Museum of Art, the Polk Arts and Cultural Alliance, and all of our artists, patrons, and guests.

- Patronage: Renaissance Level
  Patronage, 2025.
  Purchase for $250
  
  Become a Patron of FAM. Email • Facebook • Lakeland, Florida. Includes recognition by name in our annual Fine Art at the Magnolia show program, as well as recognition on our website and social media for all shows in the 2025 season. Includes a $125 voucher redeemable at FAM 2025.
- Patronage: Modernist Level
  Patronage, 2025.
  Purchase for $1000
  
  Become a Patron of FAM. Email • Facebook • Lakeland, Florida. Includes a full-page advertisement in our annual Fine Art at the Magnolia show program, as well as representation on our website and our social media for all shows in the 2025 season. Your logo will be included in all print marketing for FAM. Includes $500 in vouchers redeemable at FAM 2025.
- Patronage: Romantic Level
  Patronage, 2025.
  Purchase for $500
  
  Become a Patron of FAM. Email • Facebook • Lakeland, Florida. Includes a half-page ad in our annual Fine Art at the Magnolia show program, as well as representation on our website and our social media for all shows in the 2025 season. Includes $250 in vouchers redeemable at FAM 2025.
- Patronage: Contemporary Level
  Patronage, 2025.
  Purchase for $2000
  
  Become a Patron of FAM. Email • Facebook • Lakeland, Florida. Includes a two-page spread ad in our annual Fine Art at the Magnolia show program. Also includes prominent recognition on facebook, social media, and print materials for all shows in the 2025 season, including Munn Park banners. Includes $1,000 in vouchers redeemable at FAM 2025.

- Glass and Clay
  Mixed Media, 2023.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Ocean Air
  Photo Collage, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Cat
  Painting, 2023.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. In ancient Egypt they were respected and revered, and even some of the gods had cat heads, including Bastet and Mafdet.
- Stacked Totem 3
  Glass, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Rain
  Drawing, 2020.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. (12"x9.5") Graphite on Paper, unframed.
- Kat and John
  Painting, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Morning Salute
  Giclée Print, 2018.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. I am focusing once again on how light interacts elegantly upon different subjects and the spoonbill. (16" x 24"). Fine Art Giclée reproduction on canvas limited edition of 250.
- Untitled 3
  Painting, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Ride
  Painting, 2019.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Oil on linen, maple wood float frame, 20x20 inch canvas, 21.5x21.5 inch with frame, ready to hang.
- Summer Visitor
  Painting, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Africa Collection
  Watercolor and Ink, 2023.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Hope Remains
  Painting, 2020.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Layered image framed like a shadowbox depicting Hope in Pandora's Box. Charcoal, chalk, and graphite on paper, (32" x 24") with frame.
- Ambrosia Maple 2018-1
  Woodturning, 2018.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Ambrosia Maple Hollow Form 13” diameter 15” tall
- Crane Dancers
  Painting, 2020.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Mixed Media, oil paint, charcoal, pastels on heavy canvas with a black floater frame. (36" x 36").
- Beautiful Sunset
  Acrylic, 2023.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- FUTURESHOCK FAMILY 3
  Drawing, 2023.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Gate 1
  Colored Pencil, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Untitled 2
  Painting, 2023.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Are
  Painting, 2023.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Scorched Earth 1
  Clay, 2023.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Fish and Scales on Sycamore (D1023)
  Wood Turning, 2020.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. A sycamore vessel, air engraved with a pattern of fish and scales. The surface has been tinted with acrylic paint and whitewash. (3.5"W X 5"H)
- Wading Around
  Painting, 2023.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. 16 x 40" - acrylic on canvas (marsh with ibis)
- Life Forces
  Mixed Media, 2023.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- First Communion
  Mixed Media, 2023.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Ukraine
  Painting, 2023.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Sunflower Swirls
  Acrylic, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Medusa Earrings
  Jewelry, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Pearldrop Earrings
  Jewelry, 2017.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Sterling Silver earrings (colors are through specialized oxidation process) with Fresh water Pearls. Inspired by nature. (2" H x .75" W).
- Garden
  Painting, 2019.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. 4"x4" painting for 4 Squared Makers.
- I was here first
  Acrylic, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- In the Cornrows
  Painting, 2020.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. oil on canvas. 12x16. framed
- Dreamkeeper
  Sculpture, 2020.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Mixed media clay sculpture with underglazes, oxides, and iron patina surface. (23"h, 26"w, 13"d).

- Winter2020
  Photo, 0.
  
  Events. Lakeland, Florida. Winter Quarterly 2020
- FAM2022
  Photo, 0.
  
  Events. Lakeland, Florida. Fine Art at the Magnolia 2022
- FAM2023
  Photo, 0.
  
  Events. Lakeland, Florida. Fine Art at the Magnolia 2023
- FAM2021
  Photo, 0.
  
  Events. Lakeland, Florida. Fine Art at the Magnolia 2021
- 4SM23
  Photo, 0.
  
  Events. Lakeland, Florida. 4 Squared Makers 2023
- 4SM22
  Photo, 0.
  
  Events. Lakeland, Florida. 4 Squared Makers 2022
- Spring2021
  Photo, 0.
  
  Events. Lakeland, Florida. Spring Quarterly 2021
- OneWall2022
  Photo, 0.
  
  Events. Lakeland, Florida. One Wall 2022
- FAM2020
  Photo, 0.
  
  Events. Lakeland, Florida. Fine Art at the Magnolia 2020

- Barbara Umbel on Color, Teamwork, and Making it all Sing
  Photo, 0.
  
  Journal. Lakeland, Florida. Barbara Umbel on Color, Teamwork, and Making it all Sing
- Harlow Manning on Trying new Things, School, and Growing Up in an Art Family
  Photo, 0.
  
  Journal. Lakeland, Florida. Harlow Manning on Trying new Things, School, and Growing Up in an Art Family
- John Kellum on Finding your Center, Trying new Things, and Throwing Pizzas
  Photo, 0.
  
  Journal. Lakeland, Florida. John Kellum on Finding your Center, Trying new Things, and Throwing Pizzas
- Todd Fox on Leadership, Cultural Dialogue, and the Healing Power of Art
  Photo, 0.
  
  Journal. Lakeland, Florida. Todd Fox on Leadership, Cultural Dialogue, and the Healing Power of Art
- Leslie Peebles on Children's Books, Vedic Legend, and the Soulful Handcrafts
  Photo, 0.
  
  Journal. Lakeland, Florida. Leslie Peebles on Children's Books, Vedic Legend, and the Soulful Handcrafts
- This Year's One Wall Grant Recipient: the Fort Myers Beach Art Association!
  Photo, 0.
  
  Journal. Lakeland, Florida. This Year's One Wall Grant Recipient: the Fort Myers Beach Art Association!
- Margaret Baker on the Untold Stories of Everyday Life
  Photo, 0.
  
  Journal. Lakeland, Florida. Margaret Baker on the Untold Stories of Everyday Life
- Beth Garcia on Learning, Play, and Becoming an Adult
  Photo, 0.
  
  Journal. Lakeland, Florida. Beth Garcia on Learning, Play, and Becoming an Adult
- Dominice Gilbert on Zen, Childhood, and the Moment of Self Discovery
  Photo, 0.
  
  Journal. Lakeland, Florida. Dominice Gilbert on Zen, Childhood, and the Moment of Self Discovery
- Joyce Curvin on Joy, Connection, and Paper Mache
  Photo, 0.
  
  Journal. Lakeland, Florida. Joyce Curvin on Joy, Connection, and Paper Mache
- Bruce Ferguson on Dance, Negative Space, and Florida's Vanishing Wetlands
  Photo, 0.
  
  Journal. Lakeland, Florida. Bruce Ferguson on Dance, Negative Space, and Florida's Vanishing Wetlands
- Whitney Powell on Patience, Serendipity, and her Love of the Outdoors
  Photo, 0.
  
  Journal. Lakeland, Florida. Whitney Powell on Patience, Serendipity, and her Love of the Outdoors
- Deb Holliday on Simplicity, Caregiving, and the Overarching World of Nature
  Photo, 0.
  
  Journal. Lakeland, Florida. Deb Holliday on Simplicity, Caregiving, and the Overarching World of Nature
- John Williams on his family's tradition of carpentry
  Photo, 0.
  
  Journal. Lakeland, Florida. John Williams on his family's tradition of carpentry
- Stephen Koury on Safari, the Zone, and New Beginnings
  Photo, 0.
  
  Journal. Lakeland, Florida. Stephen Koury on Safari, the Zone, and New Beginnings
- Julie Latayan Puts Herself on the Pedestal
  Photo, 0.
  
  Journal. Lakeland, Florida. Julie Latayan Puts Herself on the Pedestal