Learn the Principles of Kwanzaa at Polk Museum of Art

Stop by Polk Museum of Art on Saturday, December 20, at 1:00pm for a fun, wild, FREE, family event! We're hosting our annual Kwanzaa Celebration early this year so that you can learn all about it, and then go home and observe the holiday on your own.

Once again, the fantastic Kuumba Drummers and Dancers of Tampa will be here to provide the entertainment. Not only will they talk about the principles of Kwanzaa and the elements of a Kwanzaa table, they'll also tell some traditional African folk tales. But the best part is when they start the drums up and get everyone dancing!

After the event, stick around for an optional hands-on workshop where you can make some of the traditional elements of a Kwanzaa table. The workshop has a $2 per person materials fee.

I hope you can make it!

Only a Few Days Left to Bid in Polk Museum of Art's Holiday Art Auction

There are only a few days left to make a bid in Polk Museum of Art's Annual Art Auction. The silent auction and exhibition, which is currently on display at the Museum, will end Sunday evening, December 7. Two pieces have already sold, and 18 others are still available. Artworks are available in a wide range of styles with starting bids ranging from $25 to $2,000.

Images of the auction items can be seen by visiting http://www.polkmuseumofart.org/. Click on the button at the top right hand corner of the page that says "Holiday Art Auction." Or visit this page: http://picasaweb.google.com/PolkMuseumofArt/ArtAuction2008#
Anyone who is interested in a piece, but who cannot make it to the Museum to place a bid, may call the Museum at 863-688-7743 to have staff bid for them, or they may email TBehrens@PolkMuseumofArt.org.