The Bohrer Gallery

Bohrer Gallery

About Bohrer Gallery

Lakeland, Florida

Welcome! The Bohrer Gallery LLC is a small creative arts business comprised of Betsy Bohrer and her family. We provide scholarships, grants, and exhibit opportunities for the working artists of Florida, and we are currently ramping up for our 2023 show season. 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!

- Cup 4
  by Andrew Coombs
- International Gardens
  by Candi Saa-Cardenas
- Random Destination
  by Candace Knapp
- Kindness
  by Carson Kapp
- Lucky
  by Christine Samad
- 'Round The World figure 8
  by Carol Ferony
- He can't ignore me forever
  by Sherri Myers Wray
- Untitled 1
  by Carole Jayne
- Zen Garden
  by Fay Kelley
- Lake Parker Summer Morning
  by Tony Guinn
- She’s Complicated
  by Marilyn Rackelman
- Three Red Trees
  by Greg Jones
- Mini Fold 4
  by Lauren Dickman
- Joyful Hands 3
  by Ellen Silberlicht
- Quilted Magnolia Bowl (B1028)
  by Kent Harriss
- Kingfisher in the Pink
  by Jenni Gregory
- Riparial
  by Dominice Gilbert
- Let Love Lead
  by Joyce Curvin
- White Swan 20-108
  by Mary May Witte
- Fern Tall
  by Lyn Novak
- Nightstand
  by Sarah Rigas
- Silver Waves
  by Bruce Ferguson
- Pink Sprinkler
  by Margaret Baker
- In Bloom
  by Daphne Manning
- Seeds of Life 3
  by Tammy Archer
- Stacked Totem 1
  by Bill and Jon Slade (Slade Glass)
- Lowcountry Sunset
  by Cindy Etheredge
- Love
  by Casey Broker
- Hollis Gardens - View 2
  by Denise Settles
- Cedar Key, Florida #1
  by Linda Moffat
- Crane Dancers
  by Kate Carney
- Dancing Light
  by Larry Maynard

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.

- 4SM22
- OneWall2022
- FAM2022
- Spring2021
- Winter2020
- FAM2020
- 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: 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.

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

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.

- Cup 4
  Pottery, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Cup 4 (detail 1)
  Pottery, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- International Gardens
  Watercolor, 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)
- Kindness
  Acrylic, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Lucky
  Acrylic, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- 'Round The World figure 8
  Pastel, 2020.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. 6-10 linear crosshatched layers of pastel creating texture and an interesting depth perspective within a two dimensional format. (16"x20") Soft Pastel Framed with Museum Glass.
- He can't ignore me forever
  Acrylic, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Untitled 1
  Cloisonné, 2020.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Zen Garden
  Acrylic, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Lake Parker Summer Morning
  Photography, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Hand-embellished photograph with deckle edge, printed on mulberry paper called Unryu, Japanese for "Cloud Dragon". Back-hinged and floated on black mat board above white mounting board with museum glass. 46 x 30 with frame.
- She’s Complicated
  Sculpture, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Three Red Trees
  Painting, 2015.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Acrylic three threes in earth tones and white, (15.5" x 19.75").
- Mini Fold 4
  Painting, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Joyful Hands 3
  3D Fiber, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Joyful Hands 3 (detail 1)
  3D Fiber, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Quilted Magnolia Bowl (B1028)
  Wood Turning, 2020.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. I have not seen quilted grain in magnolia before. I have a whole log and this is the first piece I produced from it. Food-safe finish, great for salads. (11.5"W x 5"H)
- Kingfisher in the Pink
  Watercolor, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Riparial
  Sculpture, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Cor-Ten Steel.
- Let Love Lead
  Mixed Media Collage, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Often times we need to step away from preconceived notions and let love take the lead – not necessarily romantic love, but love (and respect) for one another.
- White Swan 20-108
  Painting, 2020.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Acrylic/mixed media on board. Unframed. (24" x 30" x 1 1/2").
- Fern Tall
  Copper Etch, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Nightstand
  Painting, 2019.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. (24"x24") oil on canvas, gallery wrapped 2” deep
- Silver Waves
  Painting, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Pink Sprinkler
  Painting, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Oil on canvas, 12x12 inches.
- In Bloom
  Painting, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Seeds of Life 3
  Acrylic, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Stacked Totem 1
  Glass, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Lowcountry Sunset
  Acrylic on Canvas, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. 9"x12"
- Love
  Mixed Media, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Hollis Gardens - View 2
  Ink Drawing, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Cedar Key, Florida #1
  Photo, 2022.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida.
- Crane Dancers
  Painting, 2020.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Mixed Media, oil paint, charcoal, pastels on heavy canvas with a black floater frame. (36" x 36").
- Dancing Light
  Wall Sculpture, 2020.
  
  Artists. Lakeland, Florida. Hand carved Poplar Wood, 36x36. Inspired and created to evoke a sense of calmness.

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

- 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.

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