Polk County Kids Tag Art

09/01/2026

New edition! If you haven’t picked up an issue of Polk Arts & Cultural Alliance’s ‘Artifacts’ magazine yet, you’re missing out! Tax Collector service centers will have them available (they’re free of charge 😊).

ON STANDS NOW! Pickup your free copy of Art-i-facts all around Polk County.

📍Not sure where to find it? Check our distribution sites: https://polkarts.org/art-i-facts-distribution-sites/

🔽 Want to read the digital version? https://polkarts.org/2026/08/art-i-facts-magazine-sep-nov-2026-2/

08/31/2026

Here we have our STAFF Tag Art contest finalists! Thanks to everyone who voted. These talented team members deserve the love! 🎉

🥇 FIRST PLACE: Ashley Dickerson
(Joe G. Tedder, Tax Collector for Polk County, Lake Wales)

🥈 SECOND PLACE: Shianne Doucet
(Joe G. Tedder, Tax Collector for Polk County, Lake Wales)

🥉 THIRD PLACE: Lauren Gibbs
(Joe G. Tedder, Tax Collector's Office - Lakeland)

They will receive a prize AND their tag will be available for sale. (Proceeds of sales go to elementary school art teachers.) Stay tuned! We’ll have a link for ordering tags soon. 🎉 Polk County Public Schools Department of Fine Arts

08/26/2026

It was our honor to present last year’s fundraising results to the Polk County School Board on Tuesday night! This check represents the amount of funding raised for public elementary school ART teachers! (And we’re doing it again this year!) Tax Collector Joe G. Tedder and some of the team were at the meeting Tuesday night.

DYK? The program turned 20 last year – with more than 15 counties in Florida with programs of their own. Together, we’ve raised more than $3M over the years!

“We are incredibly proud that Kids Tag Art has reached the remarkable milestone of raising $3 million,” Joe says. “This achievement reflects the lasting impact of a program dedicated to enriching elementary school classrooms through Fine Arts.”

➡ Read more here: https://www.polktaxes.com/tax-collector-marks-milestone-moment-in-funding-for-elementary-art-programs/

THANK YOU, SPONSORS! 's Major Sponsor is Southern Homes of Polk County. {Gratitude continued in comments 😊...}

08/19/2026

We have some very talented members of Tax Collector's staff! Allow us to introduce: Staff Tag Art! (This is the third annual art contest, in the spirit of our program!)

👉 AND we need YOU to help us pick the winning tag design! So, VOTE on your favorite tag image by LIKING the image for which you are casting your vote! 👍

Remember, each of these cool entries was designed on the artist's personal time (away from work). Simply LIKE the picture to vote on it. *Voting ends on Friday, August 28! 🎨

08/14/2026

WELCOME to the Polk County Kids Tag Art family, Walt Disney World Cast and Community! We are SO happy to have you join our network of valuable sponsors in support of the program. ✨

We’re looking forward to seeing the students' imaginative tag designs inspired by the Walt Disney World Resort this year, as Disney joins our distinguished list of Gold sponsors.

Want to learn more about Kids Tag Art? Visit www.KidsTagArt.com!

08/11/2026

Welcome to the family, The Lunz Group! We are so thrilled to have this NEW Kids Tag Art community partner – and we’re so grateful for their contributions to the program in the upcoming school year. It’s going to be such a great year!

You can follow them on Facebook ( Lunz Group) to learn more, plus check out our website: www.KidsTagArt.com!

08/11/2026

Congratulations, Pat Lamb!

🎨 Hall of Fame Inductee Announcement: The Polk Arts & Cultural Alliance is proud to announce the addition of Patricia "Pat" Lamb to the 2026 Polk Arts Hall of Fame Class.

For more than 48 years, Pat has been a champion of arts education in Polk County and beyond. As Visual Arts Supervisor for Polk County Public Schools, President of the Florida Art Education Association, and a respected leader, mentor, and advocate, she has dedicated her career to supporting teachers, inspiring students, and advancing the arts.

Please join us in celebrating Pat's extraordinary contributions and lasting impact on our community.

Congratulations, Patricia Lamb!

08/11/2026

Here’s wishing ALL Polk County students, parents & teachers a wonderfully successful school year. Have a fantastic first day! 🎒📚

Polk County Public Schools Polk County Public Schools Department of Fine Arts

08/10/2026

Our Team is AWESOME. Staff members came together to send off some beautiful back-to-school supplies to special teachers at Valley View Elementary School! ✏️

We wish everyone a wonderful first day back tomorrow and a great 2026-2027 school year. THANK YOU, Team TCPC!

Joe G. Tedder, Tax Collector for Polk County - Bartow Joe G. Tedder, Tax Collector's Office - Lakeland Joe G. Tedder, Tax Collector for Polk County, Lake Wales Joe G. Tedder, Tax Collector for Polk County, Davenport Joe G. Tedder, Tax Collector for Polk County - Lake Alfred Polk County Public Schools

08/10/2026

Welcome to the family, The Ruthvens! We are so thrilled to have this NEW Kids Tag Art community partner – and we’re so grateful for their contributions to the program in the upcoming school year. It’s going to be wonderful!

➡ You can follow them on Facebook ( Ruthvens) to learn more, plus check out our website: www.KidsTagArt.com!