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About Bohrer Gallery

About Bohrer Gallery

Lakeland, Florida

Welcome! Bohrer Gallery is an arts organization independently owned and operated by Betsy Bohrer and her family since 2017. We are currently ramping up for our 2023 show season, so mark your calendars!

Fine Art at the Magnolia
Aug. 19-20, 2023. Sat: 10-5, Sun: 10-4.
Magnolia Building
702 E Orange St, Lakeland FL


4 Squared Makers
Oct. 5 - Nov. 22, 2023
Mulberry Cultural Center
103 SE 1st Street, Mulberry FL


Our main event of the year is the Fine Art at the Magnolia art show, held each August in Lakeland, Florida. We also produce 4 Squared Makers, which encourages artists of all skill levels to participate in themed small-works art shows, One Wall, which is an art exhibit and grant program to help artists in need, and the Florida Arts Journal which publishes interviews and profiles of artists from across Florida. This site also doubles as an exhibit space, and you will find periodic virtual fine art shows here.

Explore to learn more about our awesome creative projects by visiting their designated sections on this page, or by contacting Betsy Bohrer directly by email.

    Artists

    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!

      • Sojourn
        Sojourn
        by Whitney Powell
      • Gate 4
        Gate 4
        by Shirlee Jones
      • Tree of Life
        Tree of Life
        by Danette Sperry
      • New Mexico Afternoon
        New Mexico Afternoon
        by Carrie Jacobson
      • Merlin
        Merlin
        by Lynn Rattray
      • Seeds of Life 4
        Seeds of Life 4
        by Tammy Archer
      • Forest with Blue Sky #2
        Forest with Blue Sky #2
        by Marisha Nowak
      • Sliced
        Sliced
        by Zoe Papas
      • The Flamingo
        The Flamingo
        by Peggy Gallaher
      • Joyful Hands 1
        Joyful Hands 1
        by Ellen Silberlicht
      • Future Arborist
        Future Arborist
        by Fay Kelley
      • Genesis
        Genesis
        by Beth Garcia
      • Prudence
        Prudence
        by Marilyn Rackelman
      • Sunflower 4
        Sunflower 4
        by Barbara Moore Canning
      • Summer Visitor
        Summer Visitor
        by Melanie Smith
      • Gulf Sunset
        Gulf Sunset
        by Carolann Mancuso
      • Explore
        Explore
        by Joyce Curvin
      • Wisdom
        Wisdom
        by Diane V. Radel
      • Cow
        Cow
        by Melinda Tew-Cantrell
      • Trail Through the Woods
        Trail Through the Woods
        by Greg Jones
      • Stack
        Stack
        by Sarah Rigas
      • Gopher Tortoise
        Gopher Tortoise
        by Leslie Peebles
      • Ebonized and Textured Sycamore Vessel with Lid (C1012)
        Ebonized and Textured Sycamore Vessel with Lid (C1012)
        by Kent Harriss
      • Shattered
        Shattered
        by Larry Maynard
      • Florida Landscape 22-113
        Florida Landscape 22-113
        by Mary May Witte
      • Bedtime
        Bedtime
        by Lisa Arkus
      • The Quick Escape
        The Quick Escape
        by Sherri Myers Wray
      • Oh My
        Oh My
        by Harlow Manning
      • Working the Bubble Line
        Working the Bubble Line
        by Stephen Koury
      • Dezi
        Dezi
        by Sheri Fox
      • Untitled 2
        Untitled 2
        by JANO
      • Masculinity - Femininity
        Masculinity - Femininity
        by Allyson Bode (SoulSpeak Studios)
    Events

    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.

      • FAM2022
        FAM2022
      • OneWall2022
        OneWall2022
      • Spring2021
        Spring2021
      • 4SM22
        4SM22
      • FAM2020
        FAM2020
      • FAM2021
        FAM2021
      • Winter2020
        Winter2020
    Become a Patron

    Become a Patron

    EmailFacebookLakeland, Florida

    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 2023. Thank you for supporting the fine arts!

      • Patronage: Romantic Level
        Patronage: Romantic Level
      • Patronage: Contemporary Level
        Patronage: Contemporary Level
      • Patronage: Renaissance Level
        Patronage: Renaissance Level
      • Patronage: Modernist Level
        Patronage: Modernist Level
    Journal

    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.

      • FAM2022: Barbara Umbel on Color, Teamwork, and Making it all Sing
        FAM2022: Barbara Umbel on Color, Teamwork, and Making it all Sing
      • FAM2022: Leslie Peebles on Children's Books, Vedic Legend, and the Soulful Handcrafts
        FAM2022: Leslie Peebles on Children's Books, Vedic Legend, and the Soulful Handcrafts
      • FAM2022: Beth Garcia on Learning, Play, and Becoming an Adult
        FAM2022: Beth Garcia on Learning, Play, and Becoming an Adult
      • FAM2021: Stephen Koury on Safari, the Zone, and New Beginnings
        FAM2021: Stephen Koury on Safari, the Zone, and New Beginnings
      • FAM2021: Dominice Gilbert on Zen, Childhood, and the Moment of Self Discovery
        FAM2021: Dominice Gilbert on Zen, Childhood, and the Moment of Self Discovery
      • This Year's One Wall Grant Recipient: the Fort Myers Beach Art Association!
        This Year's One Wall Grant Recipient: the Fort Myers Beach Art Association!
      • FAM2021: Bruce Ferguson on Dance, Negative Space, and Florida's Vanishing Wetlands
        FAM2021: Bruce Ferguson on Dance, Negative Space, and Florida's Vanishing Wetlands
      • FAM2022: Whitney Powell on Patience, Serendipity, and her Love of the Outdoors
        FAM2022: Whitney Powell on Patience, Serendipity, and her Love of the Outdoors
      • FAM2021: Todd Fox on Leadership, Cultural Dialogue, and the Healing Power of Art
        FAM2021: Todd Fox on Leadership, Cultural Dialogue, and the Healing Power of Art
      • FAM2021: John Kellum on Finding your Center, Trying new Things, and Throwing Pizzas
        FAM2021: John Kellum on Finding your Center, Trying new Things, and Throwing Pizzas
      • FAM2021: Deb Holliday on Simplicity, Caregiving, and the Overarching World of Nature
        FAM2021: Deb Holliday on Simplicity, Caregiving, and the Overarching World of Nature
      • FAM2022: Harlow Manning on Trying new Things, School, and Growing Up in an Art Family
        FAM2022: Harlow Manning on Trying new Things, School, and Growing Up in an Art Family
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    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.
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        • Sojourn
          Sojourn
          Fiber, 2022.

          Artists
          Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
        • Gate 4
          Gate 4
          Colored Pencil, 2022.

          Artists
          Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
        • Tree of Life
          Tree of Life
          2D Relief, 2020.

          Artists
          Artists. Lakeland, Florida. We are spiritually connected like the branches of a tree, this brings us strength and positivity! 2D relief, reclaimed wood frame. (63"W x 44"H x 1"D)
        • Tree of Life
          Tree of Life (detail 1)
          2D Relief, 2020.

          Artists
          Artists. Lakeland, Florida. We are spiritually connected like the branches of a tree, this brings us strength and positivity! 2D relief, reclaimed wood frame. (63"W x 44"H x 1"D)
        • Tree of Life
          Tree of Life (detail 2)
          2D Relief, 2020.

          Artists
          Artists. Lakeland, Florida. We are spiritually connected like the branches of a tree, this brings us strength and positivity! 2D relief, reclaimed wood frame. (63"W x 44"H x 1"D)
        • Tree of Life
          Tree of Life (detail 3)
          2D Relief, 2020.

          Artists
          Artists. Lakeland, Florida. We are spiritually connected like the branches of a tree, this brings us strength and positivity! 2D relief, reclaimed wood frame. (63"W x 44"H x 1"D)
        • Tree of Life
          Tree of Life (detail 4)
          2D Relief, 2020.

          Artists
          Artists. Lakeland, Florida. We are spiritually connected like the branches of a tree, this brings us strength and positivity! 2D relief, reclaimed wood frame. (63"W x 44"H x 1"D)
        • New Mexico Afternoon
          New Mexico Afternoon
          Painting, 2020.

          Artists
          Artists. Lakeland, Florida. oil on black canvas. 11x14.
        • Merlin
          Merlin
          Mixed Media, 2022.

          Artists
          Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
        • Seeds of Life 4
          Seeds of Life 4
          Acrylic, 2022.

          Artists
          Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
        • Forest with Blue Sky #2
          Forest with Blue Sky #2
          Painting, 2019.

          Artists
          Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Original acrylic on stretched canvas (8” x 10”) with Black Frame included (9.5” x 11.5”) Trees give us Oxygen and Life! Save the Trees!
        • Sliced
          Sliced
          Painting, 2017.

          Artists
          Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Figure drawing broken up into geometric shapes. Chalk, charcoal, acrylic pain, and coffee wash on paper, (37" x 29") with frame.
        • The Flamingo
          The Flamingo
          Mixed Media, 2022.

          Artists
          Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Cultural gardens that gather admirers of nature: As a child I was a student of nature encouraged by parents to observe, to touch and to explore our small yard. Almost always nature is symmetrical and balanced. Because it is ever changing it can be enjoyed as a community.
        • Joyful Hands 1
          Joyful Hands 1
          3D Fiber, 2022.

          Artists
          Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
        • Joyful Hands 1
          Joyful Hands 1 (detail 1)
          3D Fiber, 2022.

          Artists
          Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
        • Future Arborist
          Future Arborist
          Acrylic, 2022.

          Artists
          Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
        • Genesis
          Genesis
          Ceramic, 2022.

          Artists
          Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
        • Prudence
          Prudence
          Sculpture, 2022.

          Artists
          Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Clay and copper
        • Sunflower 4
          Sunflower 4
          Watercolor, 2022.

          Artists
          Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
        • Summer Visitor
          Summer Visitor
          Painting, 2022.

          Artists
          Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
        • Gulf Sunset
          Gulf Sunset
          Painting, 2020.

          Artists
          Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Size 14 x 11in, Oil on Linen
        • Explore
          Explore
          Mixed Media Collage, 2022.

          Artists
          Artists. Lakeland, Florida. We tend to overlook simple things of beauty and joy in life. When we take time to really explore the natural world we gain an inner sense of calm that effects the way we deal with others.
        • Wisdom
          Wisdom
          Acrylic, 2022.

          Artists
          Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
        • Cow
          Cow
          Acrylic, 2022.

          Artists
          Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
        • Trail Through the Woods
          Trail Through the Woods
          Painting, 2019.

          Artists
          Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Acrylic Landscape, (11.75" x 15") (matted and framed with glass).
        • Stack
          Stack
          Painting, 2020.

          Artists
          Artists. Lakeland, Florida. (20"x20"), oil on canvas, wrapped, 3/4” deep
        • Gopher Tortoise
          Gopher Tortoise
          Collagraph, 2020.

          Artists
          Artists. Lakeland, Florida. A keystone species for Florida; I just love them. Linocut relief print and watercolor (18" x 22" unframed) Edition of 100
        • Ebonized and Textured Sycamore Vessel with Lid (C1012)
          Ebonized and Textured Sycamore Vessel with Lid (C1012)
          Wood Turning, 2020.

          Artists
          Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Each mark was burned repeatedly to create a 'basket' illusion, this is called 'pyrography'. Lid inset with Live Oak Burl. (5.25"W X 2.5"H)
        • Ebonized and Textured Sycamore Vessel with Lid (C1012)
          Ebonized and Textured Sycamore Vessel with Lid (C1012) (detail 1)
          Wood Turning, 2020.

          Artists
          Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Each mark was burned repeatedly to create a 'basket' illusion, this is called 'pyrography'. Lid inset with Live Oak Burl. (5.25"W X 2.5"H)
        • Shattered
          Shattered
          Wall Sculpture, 2020.

          Artists
          Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Hand carved Poplar Wood, 27x36. A shattering of emotions.
        • Florida Landscape 22-113
          Florida Landscape 22-113
          Painting, 2022.

          Artists
          Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Inspired by our beautiful Florida waterways. Unframed, Acrylic on Canvas, 40” x 30”
        • Bedtime
          Bedtime
          2D Mixed Media, 2022.

          Artists
          Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
        • The Quick Escape
          The Quick Escape
          Acrylic, 2022.

          Artists
          Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
        • Oh My
          Oh My
          Mixed Media, 2022.

          Artists
          Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
        • Working the Bubble Line
          Working the Bubble Line
          Giclée Print, 2014.

          Artists
          Artists. Lakeland, Florida. I absolutely love watching the small birds racing in and out following the surf, just staying at the edge of the moving bubble line. (12" x 30"). Fine Art Giclée reproduction on canvas limited edition of 250.
        • Dezi
          Dezi
          Acrylic, 2022.

          Artists
          Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
        • Untitled 2
          Untitled 2
          Painting, 2020.

          Artists
          Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Acrylic Paint, 30x30.
        • Masculinity - Femininity
          Masculinity - Femininity
          Clay Sculpture, 2022.

          Artists
          Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
        • Masculinity - Femininity
          Masculinity - Femininity (detail 1)
          Clay Sculpture, 2022.

          Artists
          Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
        • FAM2022
          FAM2022
          Photo, 0.

          Events
          Events. Lakeland, Florida. Fine Art at the Magnolia 2022
        • OneWall2022
          OneWall2022
          Photo, 0.

          Events
          Events. Lakeland, Florida. One Wall 2022
        • Spring2021
          Spring2021
          Photo, 0.

          Events
          Events. Lakeland, Florida. Spring Quarterly 2021
        • 4SM22
          4SM22
          Photo, 0.

          Events
          Events. Lakeland, Florida. 4 Squared Makers 2022
        • FAM2020
          FAM2020
          Photo, 0.

          Events
          Events. Lakeland, Florida. Fine Art at the Magnolia 2020
        • FAM2021
          FAM2021
          Photo, 0.

          Events
          Events. Lakeland, Florida. Fine Art at the Magnolia 2021
        • Winter2020
          Winter2020
          Photo, 0.

          Events
          Events. Lakeland, Florida. Winter Quarterly 2020
        • Patronage: Romantic Level
          Patronage: Romantic Level
          Patronage, 2023.
          Purchase for $500

          Become a Patron
          Become a Patron. EmailFacebookLakeland, Florida. Includes a half-page ad in our annual FAM booklet, as well as representation on our website and our social media for all shows in the 2023 season. Includes $250 in vouchers redeemable at FAM 2023.
        • Patronage: Contemporary Level
          Patronage: Contemporary Level
          Patronage, 2023.
          Purchase for $2000

          Become a Patron
          Become a Patron. EmailFacebookLakeland, Florida. Includes a two-page spread ad in our annual FAM booklet. Also includes prominent recognition on facebook, social media, and print materials for all shows in the 2023 season, including Munn Park banners. Includes $1,000 in vouchers redeemable at FAM 2023.
        • Patronage: Renaissance Level
          Patronage: Renaissance Level
          Patronage, 2023.
          Purchase for $250

          Become a Patron
          Become a Patron. EmailFacebookLakeland, Florida. Includes recognition by name in our annual FAM booklet, as well as recognition on our website and social media for all shows in the 2023 season. Includes a $125 voucher redeemable at FAM 2023.
        • Patronage: Modernist Level
          Patronage: Modernist Level
          Patronage, 2023.
          Purchase for $1000

          Become a Patron
          Become a Patron. EmailFacebookLakeland, Florida. Includes a full-page advertisement in our annual FAM booklet, as well as representation on our website and our social media for all shows in the 2023 season. Your logo will be included in all print marketing for FAM. Includes $500 in vouchers redeemable at FAM 2023.
        • FAM2022: Barbara Umbel on Color, Teamwork, and Making it all Sing
          FAM2022: Barbara Umbel on Color, Teamwork, and Making it all Sing
          Photo, 0.

          Journal
          Journal. Lakeland, Florida. FAM2022: Barbara Umbel on Color, Teamwork, and Making it all Sing
        • FAM2022: Leslie Peebles on Children's Books, Vedic Legend, and the Soulful Handcrafts
          FAM2022: Leslie Peebles on Children's Books, Vedic Legend, and the Soulful Handcrafts
          Photo, 0.

          Journal
          Journal. Lakeland, Florida. FAM2022: Leslie Peebles on Children's Books, Vedic Legend, and the Soulful Handcrafts
        • FAM2022: Beth Garcia on Learning, Play, and Becoming an Adult
          FAM2022: Beth Garcia on Learning, Play, and Becoming an Adult
          Photo, 0.

          Journal
          Journal. Lakeland, Florida. FAM2022: Beth Garcia on Learning, Play, and Becoming an Adult
        • FAM2021: Stephen Koury on Safari, the Zone, and New Beginnings
          FAM2021: Stephen Koury on Safari, the Zone, and New Beginnings
          Photo, 0.

          Journal
          Journal. Lakeland, Florida. FAM2021: Stephen Koury on Safari, the Zone, and New Beginnings
        • FAM2021: Dominice Gilbert on Zen, Childhood, and the Moment of Self Discovery
          FAM2021: Dominice Gilbert on Zen, Childhood, and the Moment of Self Discovery
          Photo, 0.

          Journal
          Journal. Lakeland, Florida. FAM2021: Dominice Gilbert on Zen, Childhood, and the Moment of Self Discovery
        • This Year's One Wall Grant Recipient: the Fort Myers Beach Art Association!
          This Year's One Wall Grant Recipient: the Fort Myers Beach Art Association!
          Photo, 0.

          Journal
          Journal. Lakeland, Florida. This Year's One Wall Grant Recipient: the Fort Myers Beach Art Association!
        • FAM2021: Bruce Ferguson on Dance, Negative Space, and Florida's Vanishing Wetlands
          FAM2021: Bruce Ferguson on Dance, Negative Space, and Florida's Vanishing Wetlands
          Photo, 0.

          Journal
          Journal. Lakeland, Florida. FAM2021: Bruce Ferguson on Dance, Negative Space, and Florida's Vanishing Wetlands
        • FAM2022: Whitney Powell on Patience, Serendipity, and her Love of the Outdoors
          FAM2022: Whitney Powell on Patience, Serendipity, and her Love of the Outdoors
          Photo, 0.

          Journal
          Journal. Lakeland, Florida. FAM2022: Whitney Powell on Patience, Serendipity, and her Love of the Outdoors
        • FAM2021: Todd Fox on Leadership, Cultural Dialogue, and the Healing Power of Art
          FAM2021: Todd Fox on Leadership, Cultural Dialogue, and the Healing Power of Art
          Photo, 0.

          Journal
          Journal. Lakeland, Florida. FAM2021: Todd Fox on Leadership, Cultural Dialogue, and the Healing Power of Art
        • FAM2021: John Kellum on Finding your Center, Trying new Things, and Throwing Pizzas
          FAM2021: John Kellum on Finding your Center, Trying new Things, and Throwing Pizzas
          Photo, 0.

          Journal
          Journal. Lakeland, Florida. FAM2021: John Kellum on Finding your Center, Trying new Things, and Throwing Pizzas
        • FAM2021: Deb Holliday on Simplicity, Caregiving, and the Overarching World of Nature
          FAM2021: Deb Holliday on Simplicity, Caregiving, and the Overarching World of Nature
          Photo, 0.

          Journal
          Journal. Lakeland, Florida. FAM2021: Deb Holliday on Simplicity, Caregiving, and the Overarching World of Nature
        • FAM2022: Harlow Manning on Trying new Things, School, and Growing Up in an Art Family
          FAM2022: Harlow Manning on Trying new Things, School, and Growing Up in an Art Family
          Photo, 0.

          Journal
          Journal. Lakeland, Florida. FAM2022: Harlow Manning on Trying new Things, School, and Growing Up in an Art Family
        • Euphoric Daydreamer
          Euphoric Daydreamer
          Mixed Media, 2022.

          About Bohrer Gallery
          Thank you for your purchase! If you have questions, please contact us by email. — Betsy Bohrer.
        • Unable to find a box to fit in
          Unable to find a box to fit in
          Mixed Media, 2010.

          About Bohrer Gallery
          Thank you for your purchase! If you have questions, please contact us by email. — Betsy Bohrer.
        • Beautiful Awakening
          Beautiful Awakening
          Mixed Media, 2022.

          About Bohrer Gallery
          Thank you for your purchase! If you have questions, please contact us by email. — Betsy Bohrer.
        • Niki Violet Iris
          Niki Violet Iris
          Mixed Media, 2017.

          About Bohrer Gallery
          Thank you for your purchase! If you have questions, please contact us by email. — Betsy Bohrer.
        • Patronage: Romantic Level
          Patronage: Romantic Level
          Patronage, 2023.

          About Bohrer Gallery
          Thank you for your purchase! If you have questions, please contact us by email. — Betsy Bohrer.
        • Patronage: Contemporary Level
          Patronage: Contemporary Level
          Patronage, 2023.

          About Bohrer Gallery
          Thank you for your purchase! If you have questions, please contact us by email. — Betsy Bohrer.
        • Patronage: Renaissance Level
          Patronage: Renaissance Level
          Patronage, 2023.

          About Bohrer Gallery
          Thank you for your purchase! If you have questions, please contact us by email. — Betsy Bohrer.
        • Patronage: Modernist Level
          Patronage: Modernist Level
          Patronage, 2023.

          About Bohrer Gallery
          Thank you for your purchase! If you have questions, please contact us by email. — Betsy Bohrer.