Sticky Steve: A Home-Brewed Life
Join the Lake Wales Arts Council as we celebrate the home-brewed, mindful lifestyle of “Sticky” Steve Morrison in an exhibit curated by Paul O’Neill, Jr. featuring the works of more than fifty local artists. We are excited to host this gallery show which, while focused on just one person, is really an exhibit about us all. This exhibition presents patterns of kindness, generosity, and understanding; it is a celebration of the power a single life can have on a community. We know you will enjoy this art experience which is, in Sticky’s words, “strange and humbling, but also dignifying and affirming.”
Due to the overwhelmingly positive feedback received for this exhibit and considering the current status of the pandemic, we are taking measures to care for the health and safety of our guests. The Lake Wales Arts Council is providing multiple opportunities to experience this gallery exhibit during expanded viewing times so guests may spread out visits and allow for physical distancing.
Sept. 10th at 11 am: Gallery Talk featuring Paul O’Neill, Jr. An event for members of the arts council only. Members must call (863) 676-8426 to reserve a seat.
Sept. 11th at 6 pm: Opening Reception. Guests must reserve free tickets to attend this event here. This event features live music and a food truck in a mixed indoor/outdoor setting. Masks are required for this event both inside and outside of the building except while eating. Guests will be limited to 15 minutes in the gallery so all guests may experience the exhibit.
Sept. 12th from 9 am until 1 pm: Saturday Showing. In order to increase opportunities for guests to attend this show, the Lake Wales Arts Council will open its gallery for guests on the first Saturday of this exhibit. Guests must reserve free, timed tickets here to enter the gallery.
Sept. 14th at 9 am: Daily Gallery Hours. The Lake Wales Arts Council will be offering daily gallery hours (Monday through Friday 10 am to 3 pm). Guests to the building must schedule their visits here. Guests will be able to view the “Sticky Steve: A Home-Brewed Life” exhibit during these hours of operation.
Sept. 14th through Nov. 5th: Virtual Tour. Guests may view this gallery exhibit from their own homes through the virtual gallery tour posted on our website.
Nov. 5th at 6 pm: Art After Dark. Your final opportunity to view this hometown gallery exhibit will be during our first ever Art After Dark event. Again, in the interest of regulating capacity, you will be able to reserve your free ticket for this event here.
The Lake Wales Arts Council asks that you abide by the following guidelines while attending our events:
All guests will have their temperatures checked and complete a short wellness survey prior to entering the building. If you receive a reading of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, or express COVID-19 symptoms, we will ask you to visit another day.
Please stay home if you are feeling ill. Get well and visit us when you feel better!
We ask all guests to wear face coverings (ages 2 and up). Please bring your own face coverings and wear them at all times. You may remove your face covering while actively eating or drinking. All face coverings should fully cover the nose and mouth.
Physical distancing is required; guests should stay at least six feet (about two arms' length) from others and from groups.
Entry to the Lake Wales Arts Council is by timed ticket reservation only and capacity is limited.
Restrooms are currently unavailable for guests.
Please do not touch the artwork, frames, platforms, labels, display cases, or anything used to protect the art.
Please follow the instructions of LWAC staff while attending events.
An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public space where people are present. We cannot guarantee that you will not be exposed to COVID-19 during your visit to the Lake Wales Arts Council. Those visiting LWAC do so at their own risk of such exposure.