MERGE | I Am Florida
MERGE — Winter Haven — The Packing House at Grove Roots, 302 3rd Street SW, Winter Haven, FL — 2026-11-07 — Merge: Reflections is an evolving solo exhibition by Gleeva Straughn that bridges Polk County’s history, present, and future through intricate, hand-cut paper collages. Crafted using a zero-paint "Manual Photoshop" technique, every artwork in the collection is built from 100% recycled regional publications and historical print materials. Presented by Straughn & Turner P.A., the opening reception takes place at The Packing House at Grove Roots Brewing Co. in Winter Haven on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Admission is free and open to the community.