Art Center Sarasota

Art Center Sarasota Arts Education for Adults and Youth / Juried & Curated Art Exhibitions/ Cultural Programs Admission is always free and open to the public.
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Art Center Sarasota holds the distinction of being Sarasota’s first arts organization, originally founded in 1926 as the Sarasota Art Association by Marcia Rader, then Art Supervisor of the Sarasota School System. Incorporated as a nonprofit in 1941, the organization has called the Sarasota Bayfront Cultural District home since 1949. Today, Art Center Sarasota offers curated and juried exhibitions

, outreach initiatives, and dynamic youth and adult education through classes, workshops, and special events—creating meaningful opportunities for art enthusiasts to learn, engage, and connect with their community. As a membership-based nonprofit organization, we view membership as an important means of supporting our mission to make the arts accessible to all. Now celebrating a remarkable 100 years of creativity, connection, and community, Art Center Sarasota invites everyone to take part in its Centennial Season. Join us in honoring Sarasota’s vibrant arts legacy—and help shape the next century of artistic expression and community impact.

Juried Show: "Icons" is a visual exploration of figures, symbols, and moments that shape culture, influence society, and...
09/02/2026

Juried Show: "Icons" is a visual exploration of figures, symbols, and moments that shape culture, influence society, and transcend time. From historical legends to contemporary trailblazers, this exhibition examines what it means to be iconic—whether through fame, influence, or artistic interpretation.

On View from now until September 26, 2026.

Gallery Hours: 10 am-5pm Monday through Saturday.

Hey ACS Members 🌟 Registration for classes and workshops is open NOW! Check your email for your member-exclusive passwor...
09/02/2026

Hey ACS Members 🌟 Registration for classes and workshops is open NOW!

Check your email for your member-exclusive password to access the website and view our new batch of offerings for the coming season.

General registration opens on Tuesday, September 8th 🎨

https://www.artsarasota.org/edu

Call to Vendors, Artists & Makers!Submit via the link in our bio or follow this link below: https://artcentersarasota.su...
09/01/2026

Call to Vendors, Artists & Makers!

Submit via the link in our bio or follow this link below: https://artcentersarasota.submittable.com/submit/363680/holiday-sidewalk-sale

Submissions due by Sun. Nov 1, 2026.

Share your work with holiday shoppers at Art Center Sarasota's 2026 Holiday Sidewalk Sale! Artists, artisans, and makers are invited to reserve an outdoor booth to sell original artwork, handcrafted goods, jewelry, ceramics, textiles, home décor, holiday gifts, and more.

The Holiday Sidewalk Sale will take place on Saturday, December 5, throughout the Sam & Sally Shapiro Sculpture Garden, the Andrew & Lathrop Ford Bayfront Sculpture Garden, and the Bayfront Promenade in front of the Art Center.

08/31/2026

Molly Duff-Clarke in preparation for her exhibition, Home For Dinner painted the feature wall of our Gallery Space in Art Center Sarasota.

Join us for an intimate conversation with Molly Duff-Clarke as she explains the inspirations behind the work in her current exhibition, Home for Dinner.

When: September 24
Doors Open at 5:00pm for mingling & refreshments, Artist Talk begins promptly at 5:30pm.

Register via the link in our bio or visit: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/dynuto/event/artisttalkmollydc/

Molly Duff-Clarke is a ceramic artist based in St. Petersburg, FL. She earned her MFA from the University of South Florida in 2023, where she was honored with the MFA Excellence Award. She also holds an MA from Maharishi University and a BFA in Printmaking and Ceramics from Kendall College of Art and Design.

ONE MORE WEEK TO APPLY!Submission Deadline, Monday, Sep. 7, 2026.We accept international and regional submissions of all...
08/30/2026

ONE MORE WEEK TO APPLY!

Submission Deadline, Monday, Sep. 7, 2026.

We accept international and regional submissions of all mediums.

Visit the link in our bio or https://artcentersarasota.submittable.com/submit/355099/strange-weather

About Strange Weather:
This exhibition invites artists to explore the surreal through unpredictable conditions and uncanny atmospheres. Submissions may interpret “weather” as environmental, emotional, or psychological, capturing moments when reality shifts, logic bends, and the familiar turns strange. Artists are encouraged to embrace transformation, ambiguity, and the unexpected in both subject and approach.

Grab your ticket to the 🌟Color Carnival🌟 and join us on September 12 for a playful afternoon of artmaking! Try your hand...
08/29/2026

Grab your ticket to the 🌟Color Carnival🌟 and join us on September 12 for a playful afternoon of artmaking! Try your hand at spin art, mix and match your favorite colors, and design your own vibrant carnival mask.

Sarasota Children’s Museum’s STEAM Machine will also be parked out front, stocked with interactive activities inviting families to create, experiment, and problem-solve.

RSVP: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/youthfamilyeducation/event/colorcarnival/

We can’t wait to create with you!

Call to Artists: Annual Juried Members Show.Submissions are NOW OPEN! Online Submission Deadline: Sunday, Oct 25, 2026Al...
08/29/2026

Call to Artists: Annual Juried Members Show.
Submissions are NOW OPEN!

Online Submission Deadline: Sunday, Oct 25, 2026
All Members of Art Center Sarasota are welcome to submit: Visit the link in our bio or
https://artcentersarasota.submittable.com/submit/363318/members-2027

Become a Member today | visit our website www.artsarasota.org/become-a-member

The Annual Juried Members Show is a celebration of the artists who make Art Center Sarasota such a vibrant creative community. Free from a prescribed theme, the exhibition welcomes original work in all media, showcasing the breadth of ideas, techniques, and perspectives represented by our members.

Every current member who submits is guaranteed inclusion, making this exhibition a unique opportunity to share your work, connect with fellow artists, and engage the community.

Meet our Juror: Alissa Silvers
Alissa “Liss” Silvers is a Swiss-born muralist and visual artist based in Sarasota, FL, and the founder of Liss Design LLC. She is known for creating vibrant, large-scale murals that transform public and commercial spaces into immersive visual environments.

Her public art practice focuses on creating site-responsive murals that enhance architecture while fostering a sense of place and community pride. Whether working with city officials, business owners, or community organizations, Liss approaches each project with thoughtful design, professional ex*****on, and attention to long-term durability.

Join us one month from today for our first Creative Happy Hour of the season: Figure Drawing.Register here or via the li...
08/28/2026

Join us one month from today for our first Creative Happy Hour of the season: Figure Drawing.

Register here or via the link in our bio: https://www.artsarasota.org/upcoming

$15 for Members
$20 for Nonmembers

Evening Figure Drawing welcomes artists of all experience levels for a relaxed evening of creativity, conversation, and observational drawing from a live, costumed model in the Art Center Sarasota atrium.

Enjoy a curated playlist, beverages available for purchase, and a welcoming social atmosphere as you explore your creativity, meet new people, and unwind after the workday. All experience levels are welcome

A brand new season of classes and workshops is coming to Art Center Sarasota, and our members get first access! Registra...
08/27/2026

A brand new season of classes and workshops is coming to Art Center Sarasota, and our members get first access!

Registration opens exclusively for ACS members on Wednesday, September 2, and opens to everyone on Tuesday, September 8.

Mark your calendars–we hope you’ll join us this season!

Join us tomorrow night! Doors Open at 5:00pm for mingling & refreshments, Artist Talk begins promptly at 5:30pm.Register...
08/27/2026

Join us tomorrow night!
Doors Open at 5:00pm for mingling & refreshments, Artist Talk begins promptly at 5:30pm.

Register via the link in our bio or: https://www.artsarasota.org/upcoming

Join us for an intimate conversation with Antoine Williams as he explains the inspirations behind the work in his current exhibition, Putting Breath in the Body.
Antoine received his MFA from UNC Chapel Hill. His residencies include the Joan Mitchell Residency in New Orleans, The Center for Afrofuturist Studies, The McColl Center of Art and Innovation, The Hambidge Center, Loghaven Artist Residency, and Rubenstein Arts Center at Duke University. Williams was also part of the 2021 Drawing Center viewing program. He is a recipient of the 2017 Joan Mitchell Award for Painters and Sculptors, the 2022 National Academy of Design’s Abbey Mural Prize, 2022 South Arts Individual Artist Career Opportunity Grant, and the 2018 Harpo Foundation Grant Award.

Antoine has exhibited nationally, including at Smack Mellon Brooklyn, the Nasher Museum of Art, The Weatherspoon Museum, 21c Museum, North Carolina Museum of Art, Prizm Art Fair, and the California Museum of Photography among others. His work is in the collection of the Nasher Museum of Art and the North Carolina Museum of Art. Williams is an assistant professor of Drawing in the Expanded Field at the University of Florida.

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