We are closed Jan 12-17, 2026, for installation. We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, Jan 22, 5-7 pm for our Annual Juried Members Show opening night reception.
CREATIVITY + CONNECTION + COMMUNITY
Join us in Celebrating 100 Years of Art Center Sarasota
Visit our contemporary art gallery in the heart of Sarasota, take a class, or attend an event.
THE BEAUX ARTS BALL IS BACK!
March 21, 2026
Municipal Auditorium, 6-10PM
A Costume Ball Honoring Artistic Legacy & Supporting the Future of Art.
Dress the part! In honor of our centennial, we’re celebrating the Roaring ‘20s - the decade that started it all. Come in costume or festive formal attire - think feathers, fringe and flair!
Your attendance supports Art Center Sarasota’s exhibitions, educational initiatives, and youth art scholarships- keeping the arts vibrant, inclusive, and accessible for everyone.
Join our Generous Sponsors in bringing this event to life!
Ellen Seidensticker & Lou Wells
Sarasota Estate Auction
Felice Schulaner & Dennis Rees
Learn more about supporting our centennial season. Build a lasting legacy – we’ve launched special centennial season funds so you can direct your impact.
On View Jan 22 - Feb 21, 2026
Annual Juried Members Show
Opening Night Reception, Thursday, Jan 22, 5-7 pm
Artful Events
Opening Night Reception! Join us 5 pm, Jan 22 for our most anticipated juried show of the year, the Annual Members Juried Show. Admission is free and art (and wine) is available for purchase. Pictured art by Tony Reinemann.
Take it home: Our exhibition art is available for purchase. Support local artists! Check out convenient PDF gallery guides as well before you choose. Learn more
Call to Artists! Submit your work before Feb 1 for our juried show, Art of the Spectacle - a visual celebration about costume, movement, and theatrics. Learn more/Submit
Theatre of the Mind Returns! See the dramatic reading of the heartwarming comedy “A Nice Family Gathering” by Phil Olson on Sunday, Feb 1, 4-6 pm. Tickets: $15. Seating is limited. Learn more/order tickets
Our Mission
To bring together creatives and the broader public to increase understanding of our human condition, support wellbeing, and build community connection through the universal language of art.
Join Us
EXPLORE
Meet fellow art lovers! Join us for Opening Night Receptions and view contemporary art in our four galleries.
EXPERIENCE
Ignite your inner artist at any age! We offer workshops, classes, open studios, kid’s summer camp and more.
ENGAGE
Support your visual arts community through patronage, participation, and partnerships.
Gallery hours: Mon-Sat, 10 am-5 pm
Admission is free and donations are appreciated.
Host your event at Art Center Sarasota! Click here to learn more about our rental spaces.