Polk Museum of Art unveils new, permanent gallery for African and Oceanic art
Spirits: African and Oceanic Art from the Dr. Alan and Linda Rich Collection is available for viewing now.
LAKELAND, FL
.- Just over a year ago, the Polk Museum of Art welcomed visitors to its original exhibition Spirits: Ritual and Ceremonial African and Oceanic Art from the Dr. Alan and Linda Rich Collection, a full-scale show that displayed one-of-kind, artisan-made ritual and ceremonial art objects collected from across Africa and Papua New Guinea and generously lent by Lakeland locals Dr. Alan and Linda Rich. Following the success of the 2019 exhibition and their experience working with the Museum to present the show, the Riches gifted their extensive collection to be displayed permanently in a dedicated gallery space at the Museum.