Art Center Sarasota


Exhibitions

 

 

 


Upcoming  Exhibitions
Running July 14 - September 12



Gallery 1 (Front gallery):

Seeing Florida: Florida Environmental Artists

Curated by Suzanne White

Florida - an exotic paradise, brimming with biodiversity, fabulous landscapes and the promise of sunny days, is facing over development, diminishing water resources, pollution, and violent storms. This push/pull of realities has been constant in a state that attracts millions of visitors every year. Twenty four outstanding Florida Artists exploring environmental issues will be represented in this exhibition – one that will no doubt ignite a meaningful dialogue about Florida’s changing environment.




Gallery 2 (Glassed-in gallery):


Paintings and Prints by Chris Lundy

Chris Lundy isn't your average surf artist -- he's known as much for his surfing ability in super heavy waves as his design aesthetic. Former member of the so-called "Pipe Underground" (before a career-suspending injury during the '83 Pipe Masters) the North Shore-based painter has spent the last 30 years making his mark as one of the world's most well-known and respected surf artists. His lush, crazy, psychedelic wavescapes have become a trademark and he's done more surf event posters than anyone on the planet.



Gallery 3 (Center gallery):

Sarasota
Sumi-e Society

The painters in this exhibition use a technique referred to as East Asian Brush Painting.  Sumi-e painters use an ink and wash technique that requires great skill and concentration. Forms found in nature are expressed in ink freely yet with a controlled brushstroke a stroke that once it is painted, cannot be changed.




Gallery 4 (Main Gallery):

Green: The Primary Color 

All Media, Open Juried Exhibition

Artists from around the State are invited to submit works to this juried exhibition exploring and celebrating the Florida Environment.  Artists may create works in all media expressing their relationship to their environment. 

Jurors: 
Patrick Fiore www.patrickfioreonline.com  and NancyHellebrand www.nancyhellebrand.com 

$1000 in prize money.








Art Center Sarasota
707 North Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34236
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Gallery Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm. Closed on Sunday and Monday
Extended hours for special events, opening receptions, demonstrations and classes.