GOOD FOOD - GOOD WINE - GREAT CAUSE! Join us for the 22nd annual Suncoast Food & Wine Fest. Rain or shine, we'll see you there!You've never had so much FUN doing so much GOOD!SUNCOAST FOOD & WINE FEST offers an afternoon of samplings and tastings from a large selection of the area's finest restaurants […]

BEATLEBEAT A Tribute Concert To The Beatles Saturday November 2, 2024 Sarasota Municipal AuditoriumBEATLEBEAT A Tribute Concert To The BeatlesWhen: Saturday November 2, 2024Where: Sarasota Municipal Auditorium 801 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34236Early Bird SPECIAL is available for 72 hours only! It will automatically prompt you a 25% discount on checkout.Reimagine & Relive the […]

Join art appraiser and advisor Elana Rubinfeld as we discuss the latest art world news, trends and gossip.Contemporary Art is an ever-changing and eclectic space, inhabited by captivating personalities that could easily be plucked from the pages of a novel. Sarasota Art Museum invites you to be part of our engaging series, delving into both […]

Join us this Fall for a Bistro Pop-Up Night! Enjoy an after-hours gallery tour and a 4-course dinner.Join us this Fall for a Bistro Pop-Up Night! Enjoy an after-hours gallery tour and a 4-course dinner curated by Executive Chef Kaytlin Dangaran. The Bistro fare is inspired by Florida’s regional fruit stands and farmer’s markets, and […]

Learn about the development of Sarasota's distinctive architectural heritage while visiting historic districts and emerging neighborhoods.Explore the development of Sarasota while visiting several of the city’s historic districts and emerging neighborhoods, including 1920s Burn's Court, mid-20th century Central Downtown, and the redeveloping Rosemary District. Learn about the people, places, and events that shaped Sarasota’s distinctive […]

Gain insight into the evolution of American architecture while experiencing the buildings and history of Sarasota’s celebrated Main Street.Gain insight into the evolution of American architecture while experiencing the historical development of Sarasota and the buildings that make up its much-celebrated Main Street. From the Sarasota County Courthouse (1927) to the former S.H Kress & […]

Join us for live jazz at Sarasota Art Museum, hosted by the Jazz Club of Sarasota.Join us for live jazz at Sarasota Art Museum, hosted by the Jazz Club of Sarasota, featuring Sarasota Jazz Project and extended hours in the galleries, Bistro, and SHOP!Sip on refreshing cocktails and enjoy small bites in the Bistro. Each […]

See firsthand the vibrant farming and ranching operations active in Sarasota County and Southwest Florida on our bus tour (with lunch)November 15, 20238 am to 3 pm (check-in at 7:30 am).Check in at the UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County 0ffice (6700 Clark Road, Sarasota) 30 minutes before the start of your tour. There will be parking […]

Learn about the adaptive use of the 1920s Sarasota High School and its 1960s addition which became the new Sarasota Art Museum.The original Sarasota High School Building (1926) by M. Leo Elliott was transformed into the Sarasota Museum of Art by Ringling College of Art and Design, officially opening in 2019. This tour will explore […]

Three experts present and debate varying philosophies and technical approaches to preserving modern architectural and design heritage.Stewarding modern architecture and resources from the mid- and late-20th century frequently poses a distinct set of challenges: from technical issues of conserving manufactured materials and their often experimental applications to philosophical considerations of favoring conceptual over physical authenticity. […]

Opening Day Talk | Joe Fig: Contemplating VermeerJoin us for an engaging conversation between artist Joe Fig and Sarasota Art Museum’s Senior Curator, Rangsook Yoon, as they explore the themes and inspirations behind Fig’s exhibition, Contemplating Vermeer. This discussion will delve into the evolution of Fig’s artistic journey, the conceptual development of his Contemplation series, […]

Following the Symposium, enjoy a boxed lunch and join an insider tour of projects that have conserved the legacy of the Sarasota School.Following the Symposium, enjoy a boxed lunch at the Siesta Key Chapel and then join expert guides on this limited capacity, insider tour that will share the history and original designs of several […]

Join us at the "Garden In Bloom" Fundraiser Gala for a night of beauty, fun, and giving back to support our community!"Garden In Bloom" Fundraiser GalaJOIN US 🌸 for a magical evening at our FIRST annual "Garden In Bloom" Fundraiser Gala! 🪷 Get ready to enjoy a night filled with fashion, live art, dancing, live […]

Sip a cocktail and enjoy the sunset as you cruise Sarasota Bay and learn about the city’s history and architectural heritage from a boat.There is no better way to experience the architecture of Sarasota than by boat! This exclusive evening cruise blends beautiful sunset views with iconic landmarks located along the shores of Sarasota Bay. […]

Back by popular demand, explore the iconic architecture of Lido Shores with exclusive access inside many of these modern marvels.Tour Sarasota’s original midcentury modernist neighborhood, where the Sarasota School of Architecture began. Designer and developer Philip Hiss brought ideas from around the world, harnessing the burgeoning talent of those architects who became known as the […]

A two-hour cruise on Sarasota Bay, with New York's Suzanne Lucas with her unique blend of jazz, blues, and folk.Welcome Aboard!Enjoy Robert Nissim and Sarasota Fusion, for a two hour Jazz Harbor Cruise abourd the Marina Jack II!Important Notes$5 Discount for Jazz Club members. Enter member code in promo box after clicking Orange "Get Tickets" […]

Join Rangsook Yoon, PhD, the Museum’s Senior Curator, for an engaging tour through Sarasota Art Museum's newest exhibitions.Look closely and learn more about this season's exhibitions with Sarasota Art Museum’s Senior Curator Rangsook Yoon. Our tour will feature a walkthrough of our current exhibitions. As this talk will be exploring works in the galleries, there […]

Enjoy discussions with specialists and artists relating to Sarasota Art Museum's exhibitions, architecture, and areas of interest.Join Lacie Barbour, Associate Curator of Exhibitions for Sarasota Art Museum, in a discussion about the exhibition Larry Fink / Martha Posner: Flesh and Bone.As this talk will be exploring works in the galleries, there will be standing room […]

Look closely and learn more about this seasons exhibitions with Sarasota Art Museum’s Executive Director, Virginia Shearer.Look closely and learn more about this season's exhibitions with Sarasota Art Museum’s Executive Director, Virginia Shearer. Our tour will feature a walkthrough of our current exhibitions. As this talk will be exploring works in the galleries, there will […]

Join us for a joyful hour of movement and human connection. This class will invite close looking and a deeper exploration of the art on viewJoin us for a joyful hour of movement and human connection with Instructor Jess Pope. This class will invite a deeper exploration of the art on view in SAM’s galleries […]

Join art appraiser and advisor Elana Rubinfeld as we discuss the latest art world news, trends and gossip.Contemporary Art is an ever-changing and eclectic space, inhabited by captivating personalities that could easily be plucked from the pages of a novel. Sarasota Art Museum invites you to be part of our engaging series, delving into both […]