From Moravia to Winter Park: The Life and Legacy of Albin Polasek
Schedule
Thu Mar 26 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
200 W New England Ave, Winter Park, FL, United States, Florida 32789 | Winter Park, FL
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Thursday, March 26th at the Farmers Market Building
200 W. New England Ave
Doors open 6:00pm, presentation begins 6:30pm
Lite bites and refreshments will be served.
In collaboration with the Winter Park History Museum’s Echoes of Expression: The History of Arts & Culture in Winter Park and in celebration of the 65th anniversary of the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens, this program will explore the life and enduring legacy of Albin Polasek.
One of the foremost American sculptors of the 20th century, Polasek was born in what is now the Czech Republic. He achieved international recognition before selecting Winter Park as his retirement home in 1950. As featured in this Winter Park History Museum exhibit, Polasek became an influential figure in the city’s growing art community.
He created a home, studio, and sculpture gardens on Lake Osceola. His vision continues today through the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens and the ongoing cultural impact of the Museum and the Winter Park Paint Out.
About the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens:
Celebrating its 65th anniversary in 2026, the Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens preserves the 200+ piece collection of world-renowned Czech American sculptor Albin Polasek (1871-1965). Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the museum offers guided tours of Polasek’s home, studio, sculpture gardens, and a gallery with rotating art exhibitions. The museum is also home to the historic 1885 Capen House, an elegant lakefront venue available for events and celebrations of all sizes. For more information, visit polasek.org, capenhouse.com, as well as their Facebook and Instagram pages. The Polasek Museum is proud to be a part of the Winter Park Arts & Culture Alliance and the National Trust’s Historic Artist Homes & Studios.
This is the last speaker series event in conjunction with Echoes of Expression which closes May 2nd.
Thanks to the City of Winter Park for their support for this event.
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