The Bohrer Gallery

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

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

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
- OneWall2022
- Spring2021
- 4SM22
- FAM2020
- FAM2021
- Winter2020

Become a Patron

Email • Facebook • Lakeland, 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: Contemporary Level
- Patronage: Renaissance Level
- Patronage: Modernist Level

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: Leslie Peebles on Children's Books, Vedic Legend, and the Soulful Handcrafts
- FAM2022: Beth Garcia on Learning, Play, and Becoming an Adult
- FAM2021: Stephen Koury on Safari, the Zone, and New Beginnings
- 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!
- FAM2021: Bruce Ferguson on Dance, Negative Space, and Florida's Vanishing Wetlands
- 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: John Kellum on Finding your Center, Trying new Things, and Throwing Pizzas
- 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

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.

- Sojourn
  Fiber, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Gate 4
  Colored Pencil, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Tree of Life
  2D Relief, 2020.
  
  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 (detail 1)
  2D Relief, 2020.
  
  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 (detail 2)
  2D Relief, 2020.
  
  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 (detail 3)
  2D Relief, 2020.
  
  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 (detail 4)
  2D Relief, 2020.
  
  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
  Painting, 2020.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. oil on black canvas. 11x14.
- Merlin
  Mixed Media, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Seeds of Life 4
  Acrylic, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Forest with Blue Sky #2
  Painting, 2019.
  
  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
  Painting, 2017.
  
  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
  Mixed Media, 2022.
  
  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
  3D Fiber, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Joyful Hands 1 (detail 1)
  3D Fiber, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Future Arborist
  Acrylic, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Genesis
  Ceramic, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Prudence
  Sculpture, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Clay and copper
- Sunflower 4
  Watercolor, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Summer Visitor
  Painting, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Gulf Sunset
  Painting, 2020.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Size 14 x 11in, Oil on Linen
- Explore
  Mixed Media Collage, 2022.
  
  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
  Acrylic, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Cow
  Acrylic, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Trail Through the Woods
  Painting, 2019.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Acrylic Landscape, (11.75" x 15") (matted and framed with glass).
- Stack
  Painting, 2020.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. (20"x20"), oil on canvas, wrapped, 3/4” deep
- Gopher Tortoise
  Collagraph, 2020.
  
  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)
  Wood Turning, 2020.
  
  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) (detail 1)
  Wood Turning, 2020.
  
  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
  Wall Sculpture, 2020.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Hand carved Poplar Wood, 27x36. A shattering of emotions.
- Florida Landscape 22-113
  Painting, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Inspired by our beautiful Florida waterways. Unframed, Acrylic on Canvas, 40” x 30”
- Bedtime
  2D Mixed Media, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- The Quick Escape
  Acrylic, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Oh My
  Mixed Media, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Working the Bubble Line
  Giclée Print, 2014.
  
  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
  Acrylic, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Untitled 2
  Painting, 2020.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Acrylic Paint, 30x30.
- Masculinity - Femininity
  Clay Sculpture, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Masculinity - Femininity (detail 1)
  Clay Sculpture, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.

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

- Patronage: Romantic Level
  Patronage, 2023.
  Purchase for $500
  
  Become a Patron. Email • Facebook • Lakeland, 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, 2023.
  Purchase for $2000
  
  Become a Patron. Email • Facebook • Lakeland, 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, 2023.
  Purchase for $250
  
  Become a Patron. Email • Facebook • Lakeland, 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, 2023.
  Purchase for $1000
  
  Become a Patron. Email • Facebook • Lakeland, 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
  Photo, 0.
  
  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
  Photo, 0.
  
  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
  Photo, 0.
  
  Journal. Lakeland, Florida. FAM2022: Beth Garcia on Learning, Play, and Becoming an Adult
- FAM2021: Stephen Koury on Safari, the Zone, and New Beginnings
  Photo, 0.
  
  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
  Photo, 0.
  
  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!
  Photo, 0.
  
  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
  Photo, 0.
  
  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
  Photo, 0.
  
  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
  Photo, 0.
  
  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
  Photo, 0.
  
  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
  Photo, 0.
  
  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
  Photo, 0.
  
  Journal. Lakeland, Florida. FAM2022: Harlow Manning on Trying new Things, School, and Growing Up in an Art Family