Exhibit - Identity: Reflections of Self

The upcoming series of exhibitions showcases a diverse array of artistic exploration centered around identity, creativity, and cultural dialogue.

First, *Identity: Reflections of Self* at the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens celebrates the creativity of emerging artists from the University of Central Florida's School of Visual Arts & Design. This juried exhibition features graduate and undergraduate student works in painting, drawing, sculpture, and mixed media, offering personal insights into identity shaped by memories, experiences, and communities. In honor of founder Albin Polasek's legacy, the exhibition continues to support new voices in art, with a portion of sales benefiting the museum.

The *Student Senior Exhibition* highlights the creative endeavors of the 2026 Senior Studio Art majors at Rollins College, showcasing varied media that reflect the interests and perspectives of emerging artists.

Additionally, *Souvenir* delves into how objects blend the sacred, commercial, and aesthetic, transforming experiences—like pilgrimage or travel—into tangible memories that reveal personal values and identity. This exhibition features works from the museum's permanent collection alongside contemporary loans, offering a critical lens on collecting and consumption.

Finally, *Portrait of a Movement: A New Approach to the Bloomsbury Group* focuses on the impactful legacy of the Bloomsbury Group, a collective of artists, writers, and critics who fostered conversations blurring art and literature. Featuring an extensive collection, including a new portrait of Vanessa Bell by Roger Fry, this exhibition foregrounds the vibrant dialogue between the group and European modernism.

Together, these exhibitions reflect a comprehensive exploration of identity through various artistic practices and cultural histories.