Events

Artists and Social Responsibilities: Panel Discussion

Art Center Sarasota Presents Art Up Close “Artists and Social Responsibilities” Panel Discussion
Saturday, March 17, 2- 4 p.m., at Art Center Sarasota
Free and Open to the Public, Limited Seating, please RSVP at artcentersarasota@gmail.com

The discussion will examine the role and responsibility of institutions and artists practices in regard to their communities.
Moderated by Mark Ormond, chief curator at Ringling College of Art and Design
Guest Panelists are Carolyn Mason, a former Sarasota County and City commissioner and mayor; Maureik Robison, founder of the Youth Artists Network; Christopher Jones, curator of Photography and New Media at The Ringling; Douglas Chismar, the liberal arts program director at Ringling College of Art and Design; and Bridget Elmer, coordinator of the Letterpress and Book Art Center at Ringling College of Art and Design.

The 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.

Art Up-Close, a lecture and panel discussion series presented by Art Center Sarasota, featuring regional creative professionals giving insight into what informs their interdisciplinary artistic practice by positioning their work within the arts. The goal is to educate and inspire the local community with the exchange of ideas and conversations about the various disciplines and processes that interact with contemporary art.

*Photo caption: “As Many Hours As It Takes,” exhibited at Ringling College of Art and Design, offered participants a survey to assess their working conditions as artists. The survey is a participatory piece created by Impractical Labor in Service of the Speculative Arts (ILSSA), an evolving publishing project committed to process and reflection. One of the panelists, Bridget Elmer, is an organizer and member of ILSSA. Photography by Nancy Nassiff; courtesy of Bridget Elmer.

Theatre of the Mind

We read…you imagine…
Celebrating Eight Years of Entertainment
Expand your mind!
Play readings ignite the imagination of the audience.
An 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. All proceeds are donated to benefit the Center.

“Dead Man’s Cell Phone” by Sarah Ruhl
An incessantly ringing cell phone in a quiet cafe. A stranger at the next table who has had enough. And a dead man –with a lot of loose ends. So begins this wildly imaginative comedy by the MacArthur “Genius” Grant recipient and Pulitzer Prize finalist Sarah Ruhl. “Beguiling…and bizarrely moving.” -Charles Isherwood, New York Times.

Artist Talk : John Pirman

JOHN PIRMAN
ART CENTER SARASOTA / GALLERY 1
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2018 5:30 – 8:30 PM
SEATING LIMITED, RSVP @ artcentersarasota@gmail.com or call
941.365.2032
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

John Pirman will speak about his work in conversation with Dustin Juengel, Curator at Art Center Sarasota. Pirman’s work has been influenced by Swiss design, pop culture, and mid-century modern design.

ACS Cycle 3 : Opening Reception

Art Center Sarasota’s New Exhibitions:
Opening reception for all four exhibits is Thursday, February 1, 5-7 p.m. Free and Open to the Public

January 25 –February 24
Art from the Heart: An open, all-media juried exhibit.

February 1-March 9
My Sarasota: Works by John Pirman
Featuring architectural portraits of area homes and homeowners by the celebrated illustrator.

Raw Nerve / Ragged Edge
Featuring works on paper by George Pratt, including scenes depicting genocide in West Africa, and monotypes referencing the crippling emotional weight of the Holocaust.

ASALH: Black Muse
A group exhibit of works by member artists of
the Association for the Study of African-American Life and History

Artist Demonstration Keiko Tanabe

Visiting artist Keiko Tanabe demonstrates her watercolor skill and techniques. Wine and lite bites will be served. This is the first of many Sunday artist demonstrations at Art Center Sarasota. Tickets can be purchased at the door, online or over the phone. RSVP is requested but not necessary.

Book Arts Group

Book Arts Group
1st Monday of every month (unless it is a holiday)
All are Welcome – Free!
4:30pm -6:00pm
Join artists and book lovers talking, showing and making Book Art at this monthly meeting. Each meeting a member of the group presents a project to create.

Book Arts Group

Book Arts Group
1st Monday of every month (unless it is a holiday)
All are Welcome – Free!
4:30pm -6:00pm
Join artists and book lovers talking, showing and making Book Art at this monthly meeting. Each meeting a member of the group presents a project to create.

Book Arts Group

Book Arts Group
1st Monday of every month (unless it is a holiday)
All are Welcome – Free!
4:30pm -6:00pm
Join artists and book lovers talking, showing and making Book Art at this monthly meeting. Each meeting a member of the group presents a project to create.

Salon d’Art Discussion Group

SALON D’ART
2nd Friday of every month
All welcome -FREE!
Lively and informative discussion group, free and open to everyone. A selected famous artist(s) is featured each month. Join the fun and chat with artists, art lovers, and the curious minded.

Salon d’Art Discussion Group

SALON D’ART
2nd Friday of every month
All welcome -FREE!
Lively and informative discussion group, free and open to everyone. A selected famous artist(s) is featured each month. Join the fun and chat with artists, art lovers, and the curious minded.