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The lesser-known side of the Polk Museum of Art

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Two people stand with their backs to the camera looking at a painting.

The Rockwell-Wyeth exhibit features 40 original paintings from the beloved icons.

Photo provided by the Polk Museum of Art

You may know the Polk Museum of Art for its world-class exhibitions and always-free admission — but did you know that the museum also offers unique tours, lectures, workshops, and classes?

The museum’s events calendar includes after-hours tours, behind-the-exhibit talks, and even a Gallery Concert inspired by the museum’s current blockbuster exhibition, “Rockwell/Wyeth: Icons of Americana.”

Feeling inspired? Unleash your creativity with art classes + workshops for all skill levels in disciplines ranging from figure drawing to Photoshop.

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