Art tells a story, we tell the story of art.
We offer more than 25 exhibitions annually, year-round classes for kids and adults, and collaborative programming with artists, performers, and arts groups. Here is where you’ll find news, stories and updates.
Annual Instructors and Students Invitational Show
Art Center Sarasota presents its annual “Instructors and Students Invitational Show,” November 4-27, 2021. An opening reception celebrating the artists and the recently updated atrium is Thursday, November 4, 6-8 p.m.
New Exhibition Opens
The exhibition season continues with artists Sibel Kocabasi and Kirk Ke Wang, and a juried exhibit of Sarasota Architectural Photography, Oct 14-Nov 27, 2021
Players Performance Partnership
Performing art at Art Center Sarasota! ACS has partnered with The Players Centre to present the musical [title of show], a musical about the journey of self-expression.
Life Sessions returns!
Local artists are invited to come to draw live models, either draped or undraped. No teacher involved - just you and your passion for art!
Support Art Education for Kids
Help provide a safe and exciting summer camp and classes for kids. Read the letter from Executive Direct Kinsey Robb to learn more and donate.
2021-2022 EDU Calendar
Feed your inner artist! Sign up for a diverse selection of learning opportunities for beginners to advanced students. Expand your creativity and improve your skills.
Volunteer Opportunities
We love our volunteers! Are you ready to help with gardening, giving Art Center tours or helping paint our gallery? Join us!
Hermitage Artist Event Partnership
Art Center Sarasota partners with Hermitage Artist Retreat for Artists in Conversation: "Identity in Art" with Hermitage Fellows Diedrick Brackens, Autumn Knight, and Robert Pruitt
Welcome Executive Director Kinsey Robb
From Board Chair Carolyn Benedict-Drew: A letter of welcome to new Executive Director, Kinsey Robb who brings extensive experience, knowledge, and passion to ACS.
Campaign Kids “Adopt-A-Camper”
Support our kids and future artists! Your Adopt-A-Camper donation allows a child to attend summer camp and learn about art, expressing themselves creatively, and meet other future artists.