Be inspired. Explore curated art and juried shows exhibited in four galleries.
Gallery hours: Mon - Sat, 10 am - 5 pm - Extended Hours on Select Wednesdays
Admission is free; art is available for purchase.
On View: August 20-September 26, 2026
Molly Duff-Clarke
Molly Duff-Clarke
Molly Duff-Clarke invites viewers into a vibrant, life-sized world of ceramic furniture and domestic vignettes that reimagine the home as a space of unrestrained joy, texture, and playful reinvention. Through brightly colored ceramics adorned with yarn, velvet, and tactile excess, Molly explores the complexities of building a home and raising a family in today’s shifting cultural landscape.
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.
Molly's work has been exhibited both locally and nationally, including at Heiress Gallery, the Contemporary Art Museum at USF, the Museum of Art – DeLand, and at numerous NCECA conferences. Her teaching and professional experience includes positions at Ox-Bow School of Art and Artists’ Residency, the Morean Center for Clay, Dunedin Fine Arts Center, and St. Petersburg College.
Shaping Sarasota: A Century of Art
Shaping Sarasota: A Century of Art marks the culmination of Art Center Sarasota’s 2025–2026 Centennial Season, presenting a chronological visual history spanning 100 years of creativity. This landmark exhibition features rich archival images that highlight the artists, influential members, and community leaders who helped shape the Center’s evolving identity and legacy.
From Marsha Rader’s 1926 gatherings of local art supporters, to the official incorporation of the Sarasota Art Association in 1941, the organization’s guiding mission—to “promote the educational and cultural advantages of Sarasota in the field of contemporary art”—has remained at its core.
Shaping Sarasota: A Century of Art was researched and brought to life by ACS Archivist and Guest Curator, Alecia Harper. Alecia Harper earned her B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, followed by a graduate degree in Applied Art History and a certification in Museum Management from the University of South Carolina at Columbia. Her professional experience includes work at the Harpeth Gallery in Nashville, Vanderbilt University Creative Services, the Center for the Study of the American South, and Duke University Press.
A passionate advocate for arts education and public engagement, Alecia is docent emerita at The Ringling Museum of Art and has contributed her expertise to the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art, the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, and the Old Davie School Historical Museum. Alecia currently teaches Art History and Humanities at State College of Florida. She previously served on the board of Sarasota’s community radio station WSLR, where she continues to host a Wednesday morning show as a deejay.
Antoine Williams
Antoine Williams
Antoine Williams presents a new body of work that reimagines Black southern cultural folklore and traditions through a surrealist lens.
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.
Williams 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.
Juror John Pirman
Juried Show: Icons
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.
Artists are invited to submit works that engage with the idea of "icons" in any form—portraits of cultural figures, symbolic imagery, or conceptual reflections on power, legacy, and myth-making. Whether celebrating, critiquing, or reimagining icons, this exhibition seeks bold and thought-provoking perspectives.
Meet the Juror, John Pirman:
John Pirman graduated in 1979 from Kent State University with a BFA in graphic design & illustration, and studied in Brissago, Switzerland with Paul Rand. His work is influenced by Swiss design, pop culture, posters of the WPA era, and mid-century modern design.
In the fall of 1979, John moved to New York City and began a career as a freelance illustrator. He created editorial art for Fortune, Hemispheres, Vogue, Wallpaper, Glamour, New York Magazine, The New York Times, Forbes, Time, The Wall Street Journal,Travel and Leisure, Advertising Age, and Cosmopolitan Magazine.
Since 2013, John has created over 125 monthly illustrations for Sarasota Magazine’s last page, “Only In Sarasota”, featuring iconic places in town. His work has been exhibited at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Art Center Sarasota, Center For Architecture Sarasota, Pansy Bayou, and Bird Key Yacht Club.
Art pickup dates: Mon, Sep 28 and Tues, Sep 29, 2026
Icons Award Winners
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1st Place - Steven Williams | Steveland, 2026
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2nd Place - J. Stacey Grayson | Good Trouble, 2023
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3rd Place - Hugh Whyte | Little Richard, 2025
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Merit Award - Jamie Goldenberg | Uncaged Bird (Amanda Gorman), 2023
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Merit Award - Mark Lewis | Miles and Miles, 2023
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Merit Award - Phil Jones | Michael Jordan, 2023
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Honorable Mention - Tony Reinemann | The Artist at the Opera House, 2025
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Honorable Mention - Darryl Goldman | Iconic Cigar Makers of Tampa, 2026
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Honorable Mention - Robert Rashkow | It’s a Twister, 2025
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Honorable Mention - Lauren Hope Holton | Eternity, 2025
Artist Talks & Exhibitions Events
Join us for Artist Talks to hear their inspiration, process, stories, and more.
Doors open for mingling and refreshments at 5 pm, Artist Talks start promptly at 5:30 pm. $5 registration
Join us for an Artist Talk with Molly Duff-Clarke on Thu. Sep 24, 2026: Register here
Watch previous Artists Talks and Juror Critiques on our YouTube channel!
Purchase Art, Support Local Artists
Each of our gallery exhibitions features artwork available for purchase. When you buy a piece, you’re supporting local artists and helping Art Center Sarasota continue to thrive as a creative hub for our community.
During exhibitions, we share a PDF of each show’s gallery guide so you can explore available works, then us call
941-365-2032 to confirm availability and purchase.
Note: Artwork is subject to availability; PDFs serve as previews only and will be posted here during the exhibition.
Upcoming Exhibitions
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Gallery 1 - Karina Yanes
Gallery 2 - St. Pete Ceramics
Gallery 3 - Jorge Blanco
Gallery 4 - Juried Show: Strange Weather
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All Galleries - Annual Juried Members Show
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Gallery 1 - Toryiana Williams: Run It Back
Gallery 2 - Craig Wood: Hello My Name Is…
Gallery 3 - Silvana Sariano: Read Me Like a Book
Gallery 4 - Juried Show: Monochrome
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Gallery 1 - David McCauley: Just Passing Through
Gallery 2 - Sam Modder
Gallery 3 - Rebecca Hutchinson
Gallery 4 - Juried Show: No Place Like...
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All Galleries - North County Spring Art Show
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Gallery 1 - June Bunch
Gallery 2 - David A. Bush
Gallery 3 - Chris Edwards
Gallery 4 - Juried Show: Too Much!
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Galleries 1, 2 & 3 - Women Contemporary Artists: Conversation Starters
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Galleries 1, 2 & 3 - Art of the Wish
Art of the Wish is a Program of ExhibitsUSA, a national division of Mid-America Arts Alliance and The National Endowment for the Arts.
Gallery 4 - Juried Show: Best in Show
Call to Artists
Artists of all levels of expertise are encouraged to submit work and be a part of the community! All submissions are online and are open to all artists and mediums. Please call 941-365-2032 if you need assistance submitting work.
Juried Exhibitions
Our juried exhibitions showcase local and regional artists in our Atrium Gallery, with all artwork available for purchase. Each show has a different theme and all media are welcome.
Jurors are experts in their fields and include curators, historians, educators, artists, and art critics. Jurors recognize extraordinary talent with the selection of awards from 1st place to honorable mention. Gallery visitors also select a People’s Choice award winner.
Juror Alissa Silvers
Annual Juried Members Show
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. Whether you are exhibiting for the first time or returning as a longtime participant, your work helps tell the story of Art Center Sarasota.
Meet the 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 execution, and attention to long-term durability.
Online Submission Deadline: Sunday, Oct 25, 2026
On View: Thursday, December 3, 2026 - Saturday, January 9, 2027
Opening Night Reception: Thursday, December 3, 5-7 pm
Art drop off dates are Nov 17 & 18, 2026; pickup dates are Jan 11 & 12, 2027
Holiday Sidewalk Sale
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.
Held during the peak holiday shopping season, this festive outdoor market offers a wonderful opportunity to connect directly with the community, introduce your work to new collectors, and celebrate the creativity of Sarasota's local artists. Whether you're an emerging maker or an established artist, the Holiday Sidewalk Sale is the perfect place to showcase your work and be part of a fun, community-centered event.
The Holiday Sidewalk Sale will take place throughout the Sam & Sally Shapiro Sculpture Garden, the Andrew & Lathrop Ford Bayfront Sculpture Garden, and the Bayfront Promenade in front of the Art Center.
Online Submission Deadline: Sunday, Nov 1, 2026
Artists will be notified of acceptance no later than Friday, November 6, 2024
Sidewalk Sale: Saturday, December 5, 10 am-4 pm
Juror Simone Friend
Juried Show | Monochrome
In Monochrome, artists are invited to submit work created using a single color or tonal range. Through constraint and reduction, this exhibition highlights the power of a limited palette, encouraging bold, nuanced, and inventive approaches to value, texture, form, and composition across all media. Within this focused approach, subtle shifts in tone and surface can create depth, atmosphere, and unexpected complexity. Together, these works demonstrate how limitation can become a catalyst for creativity, pushing the boundaries of material, process, and perception.
Meet the Juror, Simone Friend:
Simone Friend has spent more than 40 years working closely with artists, helping shape creative careers, and championing visual storytelling across disciplines. As co-founder of Friend & Johnson, she has dedicated her career to representing exceptional talent and supporting illustrators, photographers, directors, and animators in bringing their unique voices to the world.
Over the years, Simone has developed a deeply intuitive eye for artistic excellence through reviewing portfolios, mentoring artists, and building lasting relationships throughout the creative community. She is especially drawn to work that reflects originality, emotional depth, technical mastery, and a clear point of view.
Known for her ability to recognize both emerging talent and the continued evolution of established artists, Simone brings thoughtfulness, encouragement, and genuine respect for the creative process to everything she does. Her perspective has been shaped by decades of helping artists refine their vision while honoring the individuality and authenticity of their work.
Online Submission Deadline: Sunday, December 13, 2026
On View: Thursday, January 21 - Saturday, February 27, 2027
Opening Night Reception: Thursday, January 21, 5-7 pm
Art drop off dates are Jan 12 & 13, 2027; pickup dates are Mar 1 & 2, 2027
Solo Exhibition Submissions
Art Center Sarasota is now accepting proposals for solo exhibitions.
Submitting a proposal does not guarantee a solo exhibition. Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis, and notifications will be sent out periodically.
Click here to learn more or to submit your solo exhibition proposal prospectus.