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!

- 'Round The World figure 11
  by Carol Ferony
- Sunflower 2
  by Barbara Moore Canning
- Mini Fold 2
  by Lauren Dickman
- In Time
  by Daphne Manning
- Whitby, Yorkshire, England
  by Linda Moffat
- Lotus Pendant
  by Barbara R. Lange (Two-Bs Studio)
- Play
  by Cassandra Gordon-Harris (Rincon Studios)
- Joyful Hands 4
  by Ellen Silberlicht
- Day in the Sun
  by John Jacopelle
- White Swan 20-108
  by Mary May Witte
- Masculinity - Femininity
  by Allyson Bode (SoulSpeak Studios)
- Diversity
  by Richard J. Bond
- The Quick Escape
  by Sherri Myers Wray
- Vessel of Ebonized Cherry and Bradford Pear (C1011)
  by Kent Harriss
- Far Afield
  by Carrie Jacobson
- Resting Messenger
  by Katherine Mathisen
- Great Light Great Egret I
  by Stephen Koury
- Love
  by Carson Kapp
- Gratitude
  by Diane V. Radel
- Articulated Jasper Frog
  by Marilyn Vaillancourt
- Dezi
  by Sheri Fox
- Red Fox
  by Betsy Bohrer
- Bird in the Grass
  by Sue Ayala
- Night Watch
  by Melanie Smith
- Hello World #4
  by Denise Settles
- The Lighthouse
  by Bill Darrah
- Ancestral
  by Whitney Powell
- Wind Catchers
  by Nancy Baur Dillen
- Additional Costs
  by KatrinFace Art
- Ferns Squared
  by Lyn Novak
- Canvas 7
  by Marisha Nowak
- Lowcountry Sunset
  by Cindy Etheredge

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.

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

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: Contemporary Level
- Patronage: Renaissance Level
- Patronage: Romantic 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.

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

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.

- 'Round The World figure 11
  Pastel, 2020.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. 6-10 linear crosshatched layers of pastel creating texture and an interesting depth perspective within a two dimensional format. (24"x24") Soft Pastel Framed with Museum Glass.
- Sunflower 2
  Watercolor, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Mini Fold 2
  Painting, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- In Time
  Painting, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Whitby, Yorkshire, England
  Photo, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Lotus Pendant
  Jewelry, 2020.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Pendant is made up of 3 handmade sterling silver leaves and a simple sterling tube. The pendant comes with your choice of a 16", 18", or 20" sterling chain. Pendant measures approximately 1.5" tall and 2" wide.
- Play
  Drawing, 2020.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. (10"x12") Graphite on Paper, unframed
- Joyful Hands 4
  3D Fiber, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Joyful Hands 4 (detail 1)
  3D Fiber, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Day in the Sun
  Painting, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- White Swan 20-108
  Painting, 2020.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Acrylic/mixed media on board. Unframed. (24" x 30" x 1 1/2").
- Masculinity - Femininity
  Clay Sculpture, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Masculinity - Femininity (detail 1)
  Clay Sculpture, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Diversity
  Mixed Media, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Like biodiversity in a garden, diversity in cultures around the world creates a healthy global community.
- The Quick Escape
  Acrylic, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Vessel of Ebonized Cherry and Bradford Pear (C1011)
  Wood Turning, 2020.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Each mark was burned repeatedly to create a 'basket' illusion, this is called 'pyrography'. Finished with ebonization and a spalted Bradford Pear lid. (9"W X 5"H)
- Vessel of Ebonized Cherry and Bradford Pear (C1011) (detail 1)
  Wood Turning, 2020.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Each mark was burned repeatedly to create a 'basket' illusion, this is called 'pyrography'. Finished with ebonization and a spalted Bradford Pear lid. (9"W X 5"H)
- Far Afield
  Painting, 2020.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. oil on canvas. 12x16 framed.
- Resting Messenger
  Sculpture, 2020.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Holds the message of peace and hope. Clay mixed media. (32"x13"x8") at the base.
- 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.
- Love
  Acrylic, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Gratitude
  Acrylic, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Articulated Jasper Frog
  Jewelry, 2017.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Articulated frog moves his limbs for fun versatile wear, made of Sterling Silver, Jasper body and garnet eyes. Inspired by nature. (3.75" H x 3.75"W).
- Dezi
  Acrylic, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Red Fox
  Mixed Media, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Bird in the Grass
  Jewelry, 2020.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. 19” x 15” x. 13”
- Night Watch
  Painting, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Hello World #4
  Watercolor and Ink, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. 6x6
- The Lighthouse
  Painting, 2019.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Acrylic paint on canvas, wired for hanging. (24 x 36)
- Ancestral
  Fiber, 2021.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. 31"x 12"x 7"
- Wind Catchers
  Painting, 2008.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Each seed protects and nurtures, they are the launch pads for the next generation. Museum Wrapped. Oil on Canvas. (36"H x 36"W)
- Additional Costs
  Mixed Media, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Acrylic, Markers, and Ink
- Ferns Squared
  Copper Etch, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Canvas 7
  Painting, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Lowcountry Sunset
  Acrylic on Canvas, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. 9"x12"

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

- 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: 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: 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.

- 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: 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
- 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: 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: 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
- 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
- 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
- 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: 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
- 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!