Public art representing multiple perspectives and genres opens the community to new ideas, cultures, and appreciation. Platform Art provides forums for art experiences and supports the creation of public art. Select the MAP link for directions.
friends of freedom
Veterans' Memorial Park, Lakeland
Designed and created by Becky Ault
Cast Bronze, 2022
in partnership
with Polk County Veterans Council
trilogy of tribute
honor
Maria Vazquez
Steel, glass
2014
sacrifice
Cierra Grenier
Steel, stainless steel
2015
service
Jenna Huffman
Steel, paint
2016
These three sculptures were designed by High School students as part of the platform Kids program in partnership with Polk County Schools. All of them were produced by Tom Monaco at his Fourth Wall studio and are on display in Lakeland's Veterans Memorial Park.
standpipe
Green Mills' MidTown Lofts, Lakeland
Designed and created by Matthew Mosher
Steel, 2021
An enterprise public art commission
sound wall
Harrell Family Botanical Garden
Bonnet Springs Park, Lakeland
Designed and created by Becky Ault
PLaura Prazdnicane and Lucy Jiayun Zhang
Stainless steel, glass, mixed media, 2020
in partnership
with Polk County Schools
tribute to linemen
Lakeland Electric, Lakeland
Designed and created by Becky Ault
Maddie McDaniel, Gabriella Thomas, and Angel Rose
Stainless steel, 2018
in partnership with Polk County Schools
the goddess mural
Tax Collector for Polk County, Lakeland
Designed and created by Tom Pitzen
Ceramic tile, 2018
An enterprise public art commission
the florida scrub jay
"it takes a village"
Designed and created by Paula Allen
Polk County Students
Animated film, 2017
in partnership with Polk County Schools
lotus garden
Burlington Place Apartments, St. Petersburg
Designed and created by Tom Pitzen
Ceramic tile, 2017
An enterprise public art commission
spirit of entrepreneurship
Dixieland Mall, Lakeland
Designed and created by Bump Galletta
Steel, 2015
An enterprise public art commission
l'hermione mural
The Mahoney Group, Lakeland
Designed and created by Tim Haas
Paint, 2015
An enterprise public art commission
bicycle racks
Lake-to-Lake Trail, Lakeland
Charlie's Auto Imports, Lakeland
Designed and created by James Lasley
Steel, bicycle parts, mixed media, 2015
An enterprise public art commission
orange street bridge
RP Funding Center Orange Street Bridge, Lakeland
Designed and created by
Beate Marston & Vincent Sansone
Ceramic tiles, steel, 2012-2014
in partnership
with the City of Lakeland
community in motion
Imabari City Library, Imabari, Japan
Designed and created by Paula Allen
Polk County Students
Handmade paper, colored pencil, mixed media, 2010-2011
in partnership
with Sister Cities International