Events

First Friday Artwalk Weekend

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Visit 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. Street parking is available throughout the Village. Download a map and a list of participating artists and merchants at http://www.villageofthearts.com/dayplanner/first-friday .

ACS : Cycle 7 Exhibitions

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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

August 31-October 6
Gallery 1: Thin Spaces
Featuring large-scale silverpoint drawings by Carol Prusa.

Gallery 2: World Without Men
Lowell Gilbertson’s small acrylic paintings and monotypes depict an alternate universe where familiar biblical stories are retold with a cast of all female characters.

Gallery 3: Every Subject a New Obsession:
The Avid Lens of Giovanni Lunardi
Featuring 12 black and white photographs from the past 50 years by this renowned photographer.

August 24-September 29
Gallery 4: Line, Form & Color A open, all-media, peer-juried exhibit.

PH_ashion 121 Closing Reception

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PH_ashion 121 is an exhibition of photographs created last fall by students studying fashion photography and portraiture with Tom Winchester.

During this class, students collaborated with the local creative community in order to develop a portfolio representative of an individual style.

This involved working alongside models, stylists, make-up artists, and hair stylists.

New-York-City-based photographer, Sloan Laurits, also visited the class, which provided insight in to today’s industry.

The closing reception offers an opportunity to celebrate these students and the local creative community.

PH_ashion 121 Closing Reception
Friday August 4th, 2017
6 – 8 PM
Richard and Barbara Basch Gallery
Larry R. Thompson Academic Center
Ringling College of Art and Design

Ringling International Arts Festival 2017

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Ringling International Arts Festival
October 18 – 21, 2017

Experience the brilliance of internationally-acclaimed musicians, actors, and dancers! Find the full schedule of performances and events: https://www.ringling.org/events/series/ringling-international-arts-festival

Performances are affordably priced and presented in three theaters within walking-distance, you can park the car once and enjoy the entire day. Lunch and dinner are available on-site.

Members save 10% on all tickets / Non-Members save 10% when purchasing 4+ RIAF productions. Tickets may be purchased online, in person or by calling 941-360-7399

Age-Friendly Festival

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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.

The Festival will feature exhibits, education, experiences, and entertainment highlighting:
— Arts & Culture
— Health & Wellness
— Livability Options

There will be free live entertainment and food for purchase throughout the day.

Ringling Underground

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Ringling Underground:
A series of one night only events combining live music and experiential artworks in the Courtyard.
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The Ringling and SRQ Arts Presenters :

Firstworld (MIA)
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Firstworld is the moniker for South Florida artist/producer Kris Alvarez. Firstworld began as an outlet for Alvarez to write darker, more lofi songs than what he was producing for his band at the time Sigh Kicks. After Sigh Kicks split, Firstworld became Alvarez’s main project. Firstworld’s debut self-titled single has been featured on indie music blogs such as BIRP.FM and Indie Shuffle, as well as on Spotify’s Fresh Finds playlist. Firstworld’s sound is likened to chillwave, reminiscent of early Washed Out and Toro y Moi.

FR33DBACK (TPA)
Is an electronic musician and composer from Tampa, Florida who has spent the past 15 years studying the art of analog synthesis. He has toured the country as the digital half of the power pop band, Select Start, all the while continuing to develop his own unique style of glitchy, downtempo ambient house.

Brother Brother (SRQ)
A new generation indie folk. The energy of the sibling duo brings light to today’s roots music revival. Singer songwriters Bradley and Brett Anderson have original harmonies and songs ranging from foot-stomping Mumford-like melodies to indie rock beats and distortion featured on acoustic and electric guitars, banjos, mandolin, and a slamming bass drum.

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Art in the Courtyard at Ringling Underground: ‘
Ringling Underground event and artist liaison Sarah Viviana Valdez will present artworks in the Courtyard:

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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.

Cash bar provided by Modern Events at The Ringling.

Ringling Underground is a rain or shine event.
Share your Underground experiences on social media using the hashtag: #RinglingUnderground

Short Film Screening

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Join us for a New Florida Cinema screening at Parkway 8 Cinemas on August 2nd, 2017. The 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.

We will be screening a number of short films which will be followed by brief Q&As by the filmmakers. The screening will also feature a trailer block featuring teasers and trailers for locally made films and series.

***LINEUP***

“What’s the Point” (5 minutes)
from Mario Maturo
Two young girls go on a search to find out “what’s the point?” and encounter a variety of beach goers keen to tell them their opinions on the answer.

“Womanhood” (5 minutes)
from Katelyn Studer (followed by a video Q&A)
Ever wondered what would happen if you buried your
tampon? Find out in this modern, comedic fairy tale.

“3 Wishes” (8 minutes)
from Curtis Collins
2016 Grand prize winner at the Bonita Springs Film Festival. Be careful what you wish for; it may come to haunt you.

“Poser” (8 minutes)
from Kyle Tye
A brilliant young inventor creates a watch that transforms his outer image to impress women, but when his invention malfunctions, his dream dates turn into one big nightmare.

“CORPORATE” (6 minutes)
“Crazy Town” (20 minutes)
from Carson Turell
A pair of shorts from producer/writer Carson Turell, the first is a pilot presentation of “CORPORATE” which was then turned into a series pilot by ABC. The second is the short film
“Crazy Town” about a young woman named Eve who realizes every thing is not as it seems when she runs away to the most magical place on Earth: Hollywood!

***Special Event***
On Aug. 2nd at The New Florida Cinema, Southwest Florida Films will announce the winners of the 2017 Sarasota Community Short Film Competition.

Laurie Stoner and Carson Turell will talk about the next phases to produce the shorts and answer questions. Anyone who entered as a writer or director is encouraged to come!

Free & Open to the Public.

If you are interested in showing a film or video at future New Florida Cinema screenings, please email newfloridacinema@gmail.com or visit http://www.newfloridacinema.com

We hope to see you there.

The 9th Annual Sarasota Improv Festival

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Slather on the sunscreen, because the 2017 Sarasota Improv Festival is going to be HOT!

The 9th Annual Sarasota Improv Festival will take place on July 13, 14, 15 – that’s THREE days of non-stop comedy coming your way. Troupes are coming from all over the country – and this year there will also be international groups, all ready to pack some punch into their improv comedy. Featuring groups such as BLANK! The Musical, Grupo Complot/Escena, Available Cupholders, Dad’s Garage, ImprovBoston, SAK Comedy Lab, and more. Passes and workshops are all available for purchase by visiting FloridaStudioTheatre.org or by calling the box office at (941) 366-9000.

ACS Florida’s Finest : Exhibition Opening

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Art Center Sarasota Presents: “FLORIDA’S FINEST”
A Statewide Juried Exhibition
On View: July 6 – August 11, 2017
Opening Reception: Thursday, July 6, 5-7 p.m.

“Florida’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 exhibition’s substantial awards ($1,500 for first prize; $1,000 for second prize; $500 for third prize; $250 for merit awards; and $100 for special recognitions) attract top artists from around the state. “Florida’s Finest” is funded, in part, by the Sarasota County Tourist Development Tax Revenues.

ACS : POPUP Exhibition II Opening Reception

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Art Center Sarasota’s New Exhibitions
Pop-Up: The In-Between Series!
May 13-18, 2017

Gallery 1: “Booker High School VPA Seniors Exhibit”
Featuring art by the talented students in Booker’s VPA program.

Gallery 2: “One Mind”
Organized by Sy Schimberg, a junior student at Pine View High School, this project features the works of 10 artists invited by Schimberg to create art works that were made as a reaction or response to his writing.

Gallery 3: “All About the Scrim”
An exhibition of photographs created by students studying location lighting with Tom Winchester at Ringling College of Art and Design.

Opening Reception is Wednesday May 17, 2017 5 – 7 p.m

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The “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.