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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.
Views From the New Horizon: Portraits From Sarasota Magazine’s ‘Listening to Black Voices’ Series
The photo exhibition, created in partnership with Gulf Coast Community Foundation, will feature the work of Michael Kinsey and will be on display at Art Center Sarasota March 14-April 20.
ACS Receives Substantial Tourist Development Cultural/Arts Grant
The Sarasota County Commission awarded Art Center Sarasota a $72,855 Tourist Development Cultural/Arts grant to help fund its 2023-2024 exhibition season, which runs through September 2024.
The Patterson Foundation Provides $50,000 Fundraising Match
The Patterson Foundation is strengthening Art Center Sarasota’s effort to implement entrepreneurial strategies by matching up to $50,000 in startup and growth capital investments toward its earned-income plan.
Art Center Sarasota Receives Grant from The Exchange
Art Center Sarasota received a $10,000 grant from The Exchange during a grants ceremony on June 8, 2023. The grant will help fund the center’s free Youth Saturdays, a program that provides arts education and inspiration to youth ages 6-15.
ACS Selected for Margin & Mission Ignition
Art Center Sarasota is one of four regional nonprofit organizations to have joined Margin & Mission Ignition, an entrepreneurial opportunity from The Patterson Foundation designed to build organizational capacity, boost revenue, and strengthen mission impact.
Kinsey Robb, Executive Director
Sarasota Magazine showcases our own Kinsey Robb in their feature article, Four New Arts Leaders Shaping Our Future.
Artist Talk with Sibel Kocabasi and Kirk Ke Wang
This month’s Artist Talk features current gallery exhibition artists Sibel Kocabasi and Kirk Ke Wang who will discuss their art and inspirations in our outdoor sculpture garden.
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.
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!