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RP Funding Center Gets a New Director

Cindy Collins is coming from Huntington, West Virginia, and brings knowledge about finding a venue’s niche.

Polk County organizations offer many ways to experience and participate in arts and cultural activities.

An out-of-town protester complied after police asked him to quit using a megaphone. There was no violence or arrests.

Managers should know by early next week how extensive the damage is.

Nathan Miller, a Tampa native now living in Georgia, won Best of Show and $5,000.

Everything you need to know if you’re going to the Mayfaire-by-the-Lake arts festival at Lake Morton this weekend.

Mitchell, a longtime art educator, passed away last month at the age of 91. He organized the first MayFaire-by-the-Lake in 1971.

A different independent bookstore will be featured each day through Saturday, with deals and giveaways to celebrate small business and literacy.

Deadline is Sunday for artists to submit pieces for consideration; selected artwork will be on display at rec centers for three months.

The Polk Arts & Cultural Alliance is making changes this year to broaden its reach, induct more nominees, and host its first gala.