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: Romantic Level
- Patronage: Contemporary 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!

- Night Watch
  by Melanie Smith
- Summer Song
  by Susan Currier
- Hydrangea 2
  by Judi Osburn
- Untitled 4
  by Ron Bell
- Goethe Triptych
  by Leslie Peebles
- Love
  by Carson Kapp
- Red Boat 20-105
  by Mary May Witte
- Asia Collection
  by Denise Settles
- Linda
  by Sheri Fox
- Random Destination
  by Candace Knapp
- Fantasy Teapot-Blue
  by John Kellum
- Serenity
  by Katherine Mathisen
- Trilogy
  by Larry Maynard
- Oshun (Yoruba)
  by Alice Absolutely
- Aviator
  by Julie Latayan
- Dry
  by Heidi Wineland
- He can't ignore me forever
  by Sherri Myers Wray
- White Egret
  by Cindy Etheredge
- Fractal
  by Dominice Gilbert
- Wading Around
  by Kelly Rysavy
- Old Fish House
  by Bill Darrah
- Gate 3
  by Shirlee Jones
- The Collection, One
  by Barbara R. Lange (Two-Bs Studio)
- Beautiful Morning
  by Melinda Tew-Cantrell
- Origin
  by Todd K. Fox
- Ink and Wood
  by Laurel Chatham
- Welcome Bird
  by Marilyn Rackelman
- Spiral Focus- The Calm in the Chaos
  by D. YaeL Kelley
- Purple Conflower
  by Jenny Bleackley
- Indian Triangles
  by Rebecca Skelton
- Globis Four
  by Erin Meares
- All
  by Megan Grimsley

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.

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

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.

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

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: 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: 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.

- Night Watch
  Painting, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Summer Song
  Drawing, 2023.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Charcoal Pastel Inks Pencil, 6" x 5"
- Hydrangea 2
  Painting, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Untitled 4
  Painting, 2023.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Goethe Triptych
  Collagraph, 2020.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. In Goethe State Forest, survivors of logging feed the stumps around them, preserving the remnants of their kin. Panther, possum, and wild boar are nearby. woodcut print and encaustic on panel (55.5" x 30.5" x 2") (edition of 22)
- Love
  Acrylic, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Red Boat 20-105
  Painting, 2020.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Unframed. Acrylic/mixed media on canvas.
- Asia Collection
  Watercolor and Ink, 2023.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Linda
  Acrylic, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Random Destination
  Painting, 2020.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Acrylic on canvas, 16 by 16 by 1.5 inches (18 by 18 including frame)
- Random Destination (detail 1)
  Painting, 2020.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Acrylic on canvas, 16 by 16 by 1.5 inches (18 by 18 including frame)
- Fantasy Teapot-Blue
  Raku Pottery, 2023.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Serenity
  Sculpture, 2020.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Wall sculpture ready to hang, hand sculpted from fired clay. Surfaces are finished with underglazes, oxides, and post-fired iron paint that has been converted into rust. (15.5"x13"x3.5").
- Trilogy
  Wall Sculpture, 2020.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Hand Carved Poplar Wood, 36x36. Inspired and created with the three components of emotion to include the cognitive, behavioral, and physical aspects.
- Oshun (Yoruba)
  Digital, 2023.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Aviator
  Clay, 2023.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Dry
  Clay, 2023.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- He can't ignore me forever
  Acrylic, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- White Egret
  Acrylic on Canvas, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. 16”x20”
- Fractal
  Sculpture, 2020.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Cor-Ten Steel. 7ft 7 1/2 x 30 x 25 (80 lbs).
- Wading Around
  Painting, 2023.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. 16 x 40" - acrylic on canvas (marsh with ibis)
- Old Fish House
  Painting, 2019.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Mixed Medium: Ink with acrylic paint and magic markers on paper. (25 x 30) inches, overall size. Framed with mat and glass
- Gate 3
  Colored Pencil, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- The Collection, One
  Jewelry, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Beautiful Morning
  Acrylic, 2023.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Origin
  Sculpture, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Ink and Wood
  Mixed Media, 2023.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Welcome Bird
  Sculpture, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Spiral Focus- The Calm in the Chaos
  Painting, 2017.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. (60” x 36”) oil on gallery wrapped 1.5” canvas
- Purple Conflower
  Watercolor, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Indian Triangles
  Painting, 2005.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Oil painting on canvas, (8" x 8"). Framed, Ready to hang.
- Globis Four
  Digital, 2023.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- All
  Painting, 2023.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.

- 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
- FAM2020
  Photo, 0.
  
  Events. Lakeland, Florida. Fine Art at the Magnolia 2020
- OneWall2022
  Photo, 0.
  
  Events. Lakeland, Florida. One Wall 2022
- FAM2023
  Photo, 0.
  
  Events. Lakeland, Florida. Fine Art at the Magnolia 2023
- FAM2022
  Photo, 0.
  
  Events. Lakeland, Florida. Fine Art at the Magnolia 2022
- Winter2020
  Photo, 0.
  
  Events. Lakeland, Florida. Winter Quarterly 2020
- FAM2021
  Photo, 0.
  
  Events. Lakeland, Florida. Fine Art at the Magnolia 2021

- 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!
- Julie Latayan Puts Herself on the Pedestal
  Photo, 0.
  
  Journal. Lakeland, Florida. Julie Latayan Puts Herself on the Pedestal
- Margaret Baker on the Untold Stories of Everyday Life
  Photo, 0.
  
  Journal. Lakeland, Florida. Margaret Baker on the Untold Stories of Everyday Life
- 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
- Beth Garcia on Learning, Play, and Becoming an Adult
  Photo, 0.
  
  Journal. Lakeland, Florida. Beth Garcia on Learning, Play, and Becoming an Adult
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Joyce Curvin on Joy, Connection, and Paper Mache
  Photo, 0.
  
  Journal. Lakeland, Florida. Joyce Curvin on Joy, Connection, and Paper Mache
- 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
- 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
- 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