Sculpture has long been an integral part of Sarasota’s cultural legacy. On this 90-minute trolley tour, you visit more than 50 of the city’s public art sculptures, monuments, and murals in charming neighborhoods and downtown Sarasota. Sit back and relax as painter and public art expert Jerome Chesley helps you see the city through new eyes! Get Read More >
Arts Advocates is pleased to offer a new series of walking tours that will introduce participants to some of Sarasota’s public art. Organized and led by art lovers and docents Judy Levine, Stephenie Frasher and Nanette Crist, these tours offer participants an opportunity to learn about Sarasota’s public art legacy, individual works, and the artists Read More >
Hop on board our air-conditioned trolley or van to visit three local art galleries during your 120-minute tour. Each gallery will provide wine and appetizers while you browse. Each tour has a specific art medium or style focus, so book all four to experience all that Sarasota galleries have to offer! In between gallery stops, Read More >
Join Docent Norman Burr on a 90-minute fascinating trek through the historic grounds. Walk through the arboretum and learn about rare, interesting, and exotic plants. Normal will discuss the geologic history of Florida and how plant life evolved. He will also share the history of the inhabitants of the Elling Eide Center from pre-history to Read More >
Arts Advocates Member Exhibit – Elisabeth Trostli Saturdays, February 5-March 5 Arts Advocates Gallery, The Crossings at Siesta Key, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239 Digital artist Elisabeth Trostli creates fantastical photographic collages, in amazing detail, using her own original hand-rendered illustrations, antique papers, exquisite embellishments, photography and geometrical fractals. A native Brazilian, she Read More >