Ringling Underground
The Ringling 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FLExplore the ringling after dark with live music, cash bar and a couple hundred friends you haven't event met yet!
$10
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Summer Social featuring Cassolette with Darren Ankersmit
Perq Coffee Bar 1821 Hillview St, Sarasota, FLJoin us for our Summer Social here at Perq! We will have food on-site provided by Mother Truckin Good, local beer specials, $5 at the door & kids are free!
$5
Opening Reception and Artist Talk for Kathryn Hunter
In collaboration with Ringling’s Letterpress and Book Arts Center, Basch Gallery will feature an original wall installation and printed materials by Kathryn Hunter, a printmaker and fine artist who runs Blackbird Letterpress in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Principals’ Luncheon
Join the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County for the 16th Annual Principals Luncheon, "Raise Your Voice for the Arts!" Together we'll celebrate our Sarasota County School Principals and their contributions to arts education in our schools!
Circus Ring of Fame
The Circus Ring of Fame honors the legacy of St. Armands Founder, John Ringling, and Sarasota's long standing connection to the Circus and its incredible performers. Every year The Circus Ring of Fame Foundation inducts 5 new members into the prestigious "Ring of Fame".
Masquerade Ball Vernissage
Southern Atelier 7226 21st St E, Sarasota, FLJoin us in costume for a magical evening to celebrate a showing of original masquerade-themed works by figurative artist Teresa Oaxaca at Miano Gallery. Our grand event will fill our lively hall with the sounds of music and laughter of revelers as we enjoy delectable hors d'oeuvres and festive cocktails.
St. Armands 14th Annual Winter Art Festival
St. Armands Winter Art Festival is a juried Art Show with over 175 artists from around the country participating. Sculpture, pottery, ceramics, oil, watercolor, etc. will be on display.
Glass: A Contemporary Musical Performance
Alfstad& Contemporary 1419 5th St, Sarasota, FLSarasota’s own contemporary music collective, ensemblenewSRQ, along with Alfstad& Contemporary and the LBK Center for the Arts: Glass Art Weekend, have joined forces to bring you a musical performance like no other, with musical works mirrored and inspired by the exquisite glass art that will be on display throughout Sarasota during the Art Glass Weekend.
Ringling Underground
The Ringling 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FLA series of one night only events combining live music and experiential artworks in the Courtyard.
$15
Meet the Artists of “Madama Butterfly”
Executive Director Richard Russell will interview the singers and artistic staff responsible for bringing our revival of Puccini's "Madama Butterfly" back to the Sarasota Opera stage.
Meet the Artists of Rossini’s “The Italian Girl in Algiers”
Artistic Director Victor DeRenzi will interview the singers and artistic staff responsible for bringing our new production of Rossini's "The Italian Girl in Algiers" to the Sarasota Opera stage.
Seesaw by Wise Fool New Mexico
The Ringling 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FLAcrobatic theater artists in the air and on stilts inhabit an ever-changing environment of kinetic sculpture, drawing in, disarming, and instilling audiences with wonder and compassion as they open the door for new ideas in movement and performance.
$20 – $30
Ringling Underground
The Ringling 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FLRingling Underground is a series of one night only events combining live music and experiential artworks in the Courtyard. Ringling Underground is always free for college students with a valid college ID. It is an extension of the Art After 5 program held on Thursdays after 5 p.m. After hours discounted admission is $15 for adults; $5 for children 6-17, children 5 and under and Museum Members are free.
ArtSlam 2017
Realize Bradenton PO Box 9114, Bradenton, FLEngage in the creative process, experience temporary public art, and celebrate the creative youth in Manatee County.
Art Center Sarasota : Cycle 4
Art Center Sarasota 707 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FLOPENING RECEPTION MARCH 16, 2017, 5 PM - 7 PM, Free and Open to the Public
Ringling Underground
A series of one night only events combining live music and experiential artworks in the Courtyard. Ringling Underground is always free for college students with a valid college ID. It is an extension of the Art After 5 program held on Thursdays after 5 p.m. After hours discounted admission is $15 for adults; $5 for children 6-17, children 5 and under and Museum Members are free.
HMF Opening Night – Hope Will Never Be Silent
Harvey Milk Festival’s art exhibit this year, “HOPE WILL NEVER BE SILENT,” will feature both established and young emerging artists that promote LGBTQIA human experiences through their work, which is to be presented as a collective transmedia art exhibit on Thursday, May 1th 2017 in Downtown Sarasota, Florida.
Pioneer Winter: Alone Vignettes
Pioneer Winter is a Miami-based choreographer, and director of the Pioneer Winter Collective – invested in physical theatre, contemporary dance, interdisciplinary collaboration, and transmedia. His Collective provides a platform for risk-taking, progressive, and experimental projects by democratizing performance through unexpected bodies, unexpected places, and unexpected social change.
ACS : POPUP Exhibition II Opening Reception
Art Center Sarasota 707 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FLThe “Pop-Up” series is an initiative designed to offer area-based high school and college students the opportunity to take their art to a higher level. This program came into fruition as a response to young artists who reached out to Art Center Sarasota for exhibition opportunities. Our exhibition staff works with them to develop their projects and give them exhibit space and an audience. For many, it’s the first time they’ve worked directly with a professional art space or gallery. This is a real learning experience for them.
ACS Florida’s Finest : Exhibition Opening
Art Center Sarasota 707 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FLFlorida’s Finest” showcases the wide-ranging talents of Florida-based artists, and includes two- and three-dimensional works in a variety of media. R. Lynn Whitelaw, the founding director and curator of the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art at St. Petersburg College, will jury this year’s exhibition to be installed in all four of the center’s galleries.
The 9th Annual Sarasota Improv Festival
Sarasota Improv Festival 1241 N Palm Ave, Sarasota, FLThe 9th Annual Sarasota Improv Festival will take place on July 13, 14, 15 - that's THREE days of non-stop comedy coming your way.
Short Film Screening
Parkway 8 Cinemas 6300 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FLThe New Florida Cinema meets monthly to view short films, episodes and features on the big screen as they were meant to be seen. Join The New Florida Cinema community in meeting filmmakers and viewing their work in a fun and friendly film-lover environment.
PH_ashion 121 Closing Reception
Ringling College of Art and Design 2700 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FLPH_ashion 121 is an exhibition of photographs created last fall by students studying fashion photography and portraiture with Tom Winchester. The closing reception offers an opportunity to celebrate these students and the local creative community.
ACS : Cycle 7 Exhibitions
Art Center Sarasota's New Exhibitions
Opening reception for all four exhibits is Thursday, August 31, 5-7 p.m. Free and Open to the Public
First Friday Artwalk Weekend
Village of the Arts Bradenton, FLVisit the Village of the Arts for our vibrant monthly artwalk the first Friday and Saturday of every month. Discover unique galleries, studios, specialty shops, healing arts, food and music during this popular monthly event.
Ringling Underground
A series of one night only events combining live music and experiential artworks in the Courtyard.
$15
Ringling Underground
The Ringling 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FLRingling Underground: A series of one night only events combining live music and experiential artworks in the Courtyard.
First Friday Artwalk Weekend
Village of the Arts Bradenton, FLVisit the Village of the Arts for our vibrant monthly artwalk the first Friday and Saturday of every month. Discover unique galleries, studios, specialty shops, healing arts, food and music during this popular monthly event. Artwalk begins with extended hours Friday night from 6-9:30 and showcases live music, artist receptions and other special activities throughout the evening. Artwalk weekend continues on Saturday 11am-4pm.
First Night – RIAF 2017
The Ringling 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FLFirst Night kicks of RIAF 2017 with a celebration in the West Courtyard of the Museum of Art featuring a performance of WANTED by eVenti Verticali! Free beer, wine and hors d'oeuvres with DJ Imminent beginning at 6:30 pm (cash bar available), with the aerial spectacle WANTED at 8pm.
Ringling International Arts Festival 2017
Experience the brilliance of internationally-acclaimed musicians, actors, and dancers!
Celebration of the Arts
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall 777 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FLJoin the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County for their annual FREE Celebration of the Arts, the kick-off event of the 12-day-long fall celebration of arts and culture called InspireSarasota!
Age-Friendly Festival
The Age-Friendly Festival will be a celebration of lifelong well-being in our region. This community event aspires to connect people of all ages. Individuals and exhibitors from businesses, government, nonprofits, and the media will share information on a variety of topics that optimize community assets and enhance quality of life.
InspireSarasota! Festival
Five Points Park 1331 1st St, Sarasota, FLThe festival will feature performances by youth and cultural groups, booths with information from arts and cultural organizations on their upcoming seasons, a book give-a-way for children, food, and activities for all ages.
Movie Meetup: “The Greatest Showman”
Join fellow move-makers and movie-lovers Wednesday, December 20th to check out "The Greatest Showman" at the AMC Bradenton 20 on opening day.
ACS Cycle 3 : Opening Reception
Art Center Sarasota 707 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FLOpening reception for all four exhibits is Thursday, February 1, 5-7 p.m. Free and Open to the Public
Theatre of the Mind
Art Center Sarasota 707 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FLAn experience not to be missed Theatre of the Mind, established in 2010 by winter residents Emilie Robinson and Janet Davies, present play readings and staged performances at Art Center Sarasota.
Artists and Social Responsibilities: Panel Discussion
Art Center Sarasota 707 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FLThe discourse of the conversation will examine the role and responsibility of institutions and artists practices in regard to their communities. The importance of their respective practices raise questions about art in society during times of disordered politics, both nationally and internationally.
Engage Sarasota: Arts & Culture
Leadership Sarasota County 1945 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FLThis is your opportunity to meet the Sarasota Arts World with presenters from Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Asolo Repertory Theatre, The Sarasota Ballet, Sarasota Orchestra, Sarasota Opera, The Ringling Museum of Art, Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County and more.