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

- Take a Chance
  by Joyce Curvin
- Beautiful and Diverse World 4
  by Maria A. Reyes Bonilla
- Two Birds
  by Sue Ayala
- Censored (deconstructed)
  by Lathan Williamson
- Fine Silver Pearldrop Earrings
  by Marilyn Vaillancourt
- Fierce
  by Susan Currier
- Avow
  by Dominice Gilbert
- Friend or Foe
  by Judi Osburn
- Untitled 4
  by Ron Bell
- Evolution of Butterflies 2
  by John Giuseppi
- Ocean Air
  by Caroline Adams
- Amsterdam
  by Patricia Kluwe Derderian
- Florida Panther
  by Betsy Bohrer
- Gray-haired Guy
  by Melissa Miller Nece
- Red Wind
  by Cassandra Gordon-Harris (Rincon Studios)
- Pig
  by Melinda Tew-Cantrell
- Large Florida Cherry Fruit and Salad Bowl (B1039)
  by Kent Harriss
- Great Light Great Egret I
  by Stephen Koury
- Red Chair
  by Margaret Baker
- Big Yellow Dog
  by Lisa Arkus
- Scrub Blazing Star
  by Jenny Bleackley
- Swamp Voices
  by Nancy Baur Dillen
- Stacked Totem 3
  by Bill and Jon Slade (Slade Glass)
- In the Cornrows
  by Carrie Jacobson
- Masculinity - Femininity
  by Allyson Bode (SoulSpeak Studios)
- In Time
  by Daphne Manning
- The Thick of It
  by Ridley Aligerum
- Florida Field Guide: Sunray Venus Clam
  by Alice Absolutely
- Coming Together
  by Theresa Garcia
- The Swamp
  by Leslie Peebles
- Joyful Hands 4
  by Ellen Silberlicht
- Birds of a Feather No. 10
  by Debra Mixon Holliday

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
- FAM2020
- Spring2021
- 4SM23
- 4SM22
- OneWall2022

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.

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

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: 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.
- 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.

- Take a Chance
  Mixed Media Collage, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. What will you do today to make the world a better place? Some things can be so simple if you only try.
- Beautiful and Diverse World 4
  Painting, 2023.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Two Birds
  Jewelry, 2020.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Aqua and Black Bird. 19” tall. 16” wide. 13”. Deep
- Censored (deconstructed)
  Painting, 2023.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Fine Silver Pearldrop Earrings
  Jewelry, 2017.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Fine Silver Earrings with Fresh Water Pears drops. Inspired by nature. (1.25" H x 1.5" W).
- Fierce
  Drawing, 2020.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. All work is matted and framed, with white mats and black frames. (34"x23").
- Avow
  Sculpture, 2020.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Bronze with patina. 29 3/4 x 12 x 7 (10 lbs).
- Friend or Foe
  Painting, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. 25x25in
- Friend or Foe (detail 1)
  Painting, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. 25x25in
- Untitled 4
  Painting, 2023.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Evolution of Butterflies 2
  Painting, 2023.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Ocean Air
  Photo Collage, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Amsterdam
  Painting, 2021.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. A street in Amsterdam, Netherlands. (36"x48"), Acrylic on Canvas, gallery-wrapped 1.5" deep.
- Florida Panther
  Mixed Media, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Original mixed media art on distressed paper maps of Florida on canvas size (4" x 4") as a blend of acrylic paint and ink washes.
- Gray-haired Guy
  Colored Pencil, 2023.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Red Wind
  Painting, 2020.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. 40x30, Oil on canvas, 2019 Gallery wrapped.
- Pig
  Acrylic, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Large Florida Cherry Fruit and Salad Bowl (B1039)
  Wood Turning, 2020.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. One of the nicest bowls I have turned in a while, a piece of spectacular Florida cherry.(15"W x 3.5"H)
- Great Light Great Egret I
  Giclée Print, 2016.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. I love to study how elegantly light interacts with white. (20" x 36"). Fine Art Giclée print on canvas limited edition of 250.
- Red Chair
  Painting, 2019.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Oil on linen, maple wood float frame, 12x12 inch canvas, 13x13 inch with frame, ready to hang.
- Big Yellow Dog
  2D Mixed Media, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Scrub Blazing Star
  Watercolor, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Swamp Voices
  Painting, 2013.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Nature speaks to those who listen. Museum Wrapped. Oil on Canvas, (32"H x 32"W)
- Stacked Totem 3
  Glass, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- In the Cornrows
  Painting, 2020.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. oil on canvas. 12x16. framed
- Masculinity - Femininity
  Clay Sculpture, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Masculinity - Femininity (detail 1)
  Clay Sculpture, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- In Time
  Painting, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- The Thick of It
  Digital, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. 8x12
- Florida Field Guide: Sunray Venus Clam
  Carved Acrylic, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Coming Together
  Mixed Media, 2023.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- The Swamp
  Collagraph, 2020.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Swamps are so magical and full of life, and the oldest cypress are 2-3,000 years old! Multiblock relief print and encaustic on panel (42" x 32") Edition of 7
- Joyful Hands 4
  3D Fiber, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Joyful Hands 4 (detail 1)
  3D Fiber, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Birds of a Feather No. 10
  Collagraph, 2019.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Collagraph with watercolor. Framed with archival mat, non-glare plex. Image size is 12 inches x 9 inches framed to 21 inches x 15.75 inches.

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

- 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
- 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
- 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
- Stephen Koury on Safari, the Zone, and New Beginnings
  Photo, 0.
  
  Journal. Lakeland, Florida. Stephen Koury on Safari, the Zone, and New Beginnings
- Beth Garcia on Learning, Play, and Becoming an Adult
  Photo, 0.
  
  Journal. Lakeland, Florida. Beth Garcia on Learning, Play, and Becoming an Adult
- Margaret Baker on the Untold Stories of Everyday Life
  Photo, 0.
  
  Journal. Lakeland, Florida. Margaret Baker on the Untold Stories of Everyday Life
- Julie Latayan Puts Herself on the Pedestal
  Photo, 0.
  
  Journal. Lakeland, Florida. Julie Latayan Puts Herself on the Pedestal
- 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
- 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
- Joyce Curvin on Joy, Connection, and Paper Mache
  Photo, 0.
  
  Journal. Lakeland, Florida. Joyce Curvin on Joy, Connection, and Paper Mache
- 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 Williams on his family's tradition of carpentry
  Photo, 0.
  
  Journal. Lakeland, Florida. John Williams on his family's tradition of carpentry
- 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
- 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!
- 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