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Juried Exhibitions & Competitions  /  Verified 2 September 2026

The Best of Polk 2026.

Lakeland, FL 33801, United States · Lakeland Arts Association / Polk Arts & Cultural Alliance
Open nowOctober 6, 2026 – December 5…

The Best of Polk 2026 is a juried exhibition for artists 18 and older living part-time or full-time in Polk County, Florida. Entry is $35, with $3,000 in total awards including $1,500 for Best of Show. The deadline is September 21, 2026.

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Deadline. September 21, 2026

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Cost to apply. $35 to apply

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What you get. Best of Show: $1500, Second: $750, Third: $250, Excellence (2): $150, Merit (2): $100

“$3,000 in total prizes: Best In Show $1,500, Second Place $750, Third Place $250, Award of Excellence (2) $150 each, Merit Award (2) $100 each”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

How long. October 6, 2026 – December 5, 2026 (exhibition dates)

Who can apply. Artists 18 and older who live part-time (6 months or more) or full-time in Polk County, Florida.

How they choose. Juried

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