The most ambitious and expansive exhibition to date of contemporary artworks created with augmented reality (AR) technology continues at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ Historic Spanish Point campus through September 2023. Seeing the Invisible features works by more than a dozen international artists such as Ai Weiwei and El Anatsui—including several artists’ first work in AR. Read More >
The teen improv troupe aka “The Teenyboppers” has been bringing laughter to the community since Spring 2019. Improv is a fun, fast-paced art form that requires the actor to think outside of the box. It demands focus, a willingness to listen and engage, and tells a story without the safety net of a script. Join them Read More >
Studio space is available for artists on select Wednesday mornings or Saturday afternoons. Students will have a choice of space for table or easel work, and with a draped or undraped model. The cost is $15 for members per session, and $20 for nonmembers. Registration will be available starting the 15th of the month for Read More >
Exhibition features works from artists Luca Molnar, Eugene Ofori Agyei, Marlon Tobias, and the Annual Juried Members Show, exhibition juried by Mary Moscatelli.
In its 25th anniversary year, Sarasota’s hometown circus, Circus Sarasota, is ready to bring chills, thrills and laughs aplenty to audiences of all ages with “Circus Sarasota Legacy: 25th Anniversary Show” from February 10 through March 5, 2023. Featuring new and innovative acts, Circus Sarasota’s 2023 production will offer high-flying action, heart-stopping thrills, laugh-out-loud comedic Read More >
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ 2023 Jean & Alfred Goldstein Exhibition Tiffany: The Pursuit of Beauty in Nature will showcase the creativity and innovation of American artist and designer Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933). The first exhibition of its type to be presented in a botanical garden, the exhibition will highlight the inspiring connection between Tiffany Studios Read More >
An inspirational journey through American pop music, “Dreamgirls” chronicles the rise of a fictional Motown group—The Dreams—from obscurity to superstardom. Through gospel, R&B, pop, disco and more, the show explores themes of ambition, hope and betrayal, all set in the glamorous and competitive world of the music industry. Music is by Henry Krieger, with lyrics Read More >
From February 25 through March 24, Art Uptown Gallery will feature Maro Lorimer: Peace Time, paintings that sweep the viewer away from this troubled world into a peaceful sense of floating above an unspoiled coastal environment. In addition to the artist’s signature serene horizon paintings, a new series of dynamic abstract curving shorelines will be presented.Meet the artist at the First Friday reception on March 3 from 6-9 p.m. Ms. Lorimer also will be at the gallery on February 25 and March 4 from Read More >
Mozart’s most famous opera is a comic and tragic masterpiece. Set in 17th century Spain, this tale of obsession, betrayal, crime, and retribution centers around the infamous lover Don Juan, who leaves a path of broken hearts wherever he goes. Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte Opera in two acts.
"Eau de Beauty" My collection of cut glass perfume bottles has been calling to be painted. This class will be about knowing when to dull down bright colors with compliments not neutral tint or black. And Value, Value, Value. A full range of values from 1 to 10 . And lastly, how to create glass Read More >
A Florida native, Admiral James Stavridis, NATO’s 16th Supreme Allied Commander will speak at the TOWN HALL Lecture Series, as a trusted authority on the European crisis and global security. Admiral Stavridis attended the US Naval Academy at Annapolis, and spent 37 years in the Navy, rising to the rank of 4-star Admiral. Among his many commands Read More >
A Florida native, Admiral James Stavridis, NATO’s 16th Supreme Allied Commander will speak at the TOWN HALL Lecture Series, as a trusted authority on the European crisis and global security. Admiral Stavridis attended the US Naval Academy at Annapolis, and spent 37 years in the Navy, rising to the rank of 4-star Admiral. Among his many commands Read More >
Continuing a tradition of hosting a major dance company for the Sarasota community to experience, The Sarasota Ballet’s Program 5 features the world-renowned Dance Theatre of Harlem. Called “one of ballet’s most exciting undertakings” by The New York Times, the Dance Theatre of Harlem Company, founded in 1969 by Arthur Mitchell and Karel Shook, presents a powerful Read More >
Monday Night Jazz at the Cabaret on February 27 presents an exciting evening of jazz in an intimate cabaret setting in downtown Sarasota at the John C. Court Cabaret with the Anne and Mark Burnell Quartet. The Burnells are Founding members of ChicagoCabaret.org, and favorites around the Chicago area and the midwest for over 25 Read More >
ArtCenter Manatee Members Open Aqueous Exhibition Feb 28th - March 31st, 2023 Searle & Kellogg Gallery Juror: Tim Jaege
Get into Akua printmaking! Expand your creative skills with a beginner's workshop which will provide the information and experience necessary to take Open Studio Printmaking. This workshop is available throughout the season: November 1 and 29, January 3 and 31, February 28, and April 4. This workshop gives you the experience to join Open Studio Printmaking.
Sarasota is home to an amazing architectural legacy. On this 90-minute air-conditioned tour, led by Discover Sarasota Tours CEO Tammy Hauser, guests will visit some outstanding examples of architecture and design, with tours featuring three of the city’s distinctive styles: Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco, and Spanish Mediterranean Revival. Guests must be 12+; no children under 12 Read More >
Tuesdays at 2 pm; free and open to the public. Join at any time. The current book is “100 Years, 100 Artworks, A History of Modern & Contemporary Art" by Agnes Berecz. Purchase the book and join the discussion. The group discusses creating art, contemporary artists, and shares stories and art. Questions? jane@artsarasota.org
From the streets of inner-city Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, experience the songbook of musical pioneer, Stevie Wonder. With a catalogue spanning six decades and multiple musical genres, Stevie’s artistic contributions have earned him the status of the most-awarded solo artist of all time. A Place in the Sun celebrates his legendary impact, Read More >