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2006 - 2007 EXHIBITION SCHEDULE

Free cheese and wine receptions from 5 - 7 p.m. Open to the public.


Florida Watercolor Society Annual Exhibition, September 12, 2006 through October 14, 2006.

The Florida Watercolor society is the largest state wide watercolor group in the country, with over 1500 members. This year’s President of the Society is Anne Abgott from Bradenton.
Each year there is a highly competitive juried show along with an educational convention and trade show hosted by a different part of the state. This year the exhibition will be hosted by Art Center Sarasota and the week long program of activities will be held at the Hyatt Hotel. This year’s competitive show, juried by internationally acclaimed watercolorist, Betsy Dillard Stroud of Phoenix, Arizona, had over 750 entries and only 91 were accepted and will be hung in the Main and Front Gallery of Art Center Sarasota. More than $18,000 in prizes will be awarded during the opening reception on Friday, September 15th. Details to follow on the individual events and activities.
ART RECEIVE: 9/6        ART PICK UP: 10/17
RECEPTION: 9/15

OCT. 24 – NOV. 25 , 2006
Day of the Dead - Juried members exhibition in Main Gallery.
(Open – The idea for this stimulating exhibition comes from a very rich tradition begun centuries ago in Mexico where the “Day of the Dead” is a joyful annual festival to celebrate those who have passed away.)
Digital Art Exhibition in Front Gallery.
(Digital painting has been described as “The New Frontier in Art”. This curated exhibition presents the work of SW. Florida artists who are exploring these exciting new techniques.)
ART RECEIVE: 10/17    ART PICK UP: 11/28
RECEPTION: 11/2

DEC. 5 – DEC. 30, 2006
Holiday Exhibition Open to all in Main and Members Galleries.
The Opening Reception for the Holiday Exhibition at Art Center Sarasota is on Thursday, December 7, 5-7 PM.
You can also visit the ACS Holiday Boutique in the front and middle galleries and the Sarasota Art Educator's Guild exhibition in the front/north gallery and do all of your holiday gift shopping.
ART RECEIVE: 11/28    ART PICK UP: 1/3/07
RECEPTION 12/7

JAN. 9 – FEB. 3, 2007
"Save Our Sarasota " a juried Members exhibition in the Main Gallery. Juror: Ranger Smyth.
"Sarasota Then and Now" a curated exhibition of paintings and memorabilia in the Front Gallery which contrast Sarasota's and the Art Center's Past with the situation Today.
ART RECEIVE: 1/3 ART PICK UP: 2/6. No Opening Reception scheduled.
80th Anniversary celebration is Thursday, January 18.

FEB. 13 – MAR. 10, 2007
Abstracts juried members exhibition in the Main Gallery.
Artistic Couples curated in the Front Gallery.
(Curated – Celebrates St. Valentines Day and represents the work of artistic couples – some who actually create together and others whose work is very different)
Middle Gallery: Mixed media works by Anita Wexler and figurative sculpture's by Marci Weingold.
ART RECEIVE: 2/6        ART PICK UP: 3/13
RECEPTION: 2/15

MAR. 20 – APR. 14, 2007
Main Gallery presents a juried exhibition “Familiar to Fantastic”
Open to all members of Art Center Sarasota and Selby Gardens. On February 16th members of both organizations are invited to paint at Selby Gardens. Rogene Patterson of Springuel Consulting will jury the exhibit.
Ringling Students curated in the Front Gallery.
(Curated exhibition of the work of the students in the illustration department.)
Middle Gallery: Watercolors by Sandra de Nijs
ART RECEIVE: 3/13        ART PICK UP: 4/17
RECEPTION: 3/22

APR. 24 – MAY 5, 2007
North County Schools- 2 weeks. Receptions 4/25 & 4/26.
(For more than 50 years ACS has provided the opportunity for No. County School students to hang work produced in their art classes.)

MAY 15 – JUNE 16, 2007
4th Annual FL Photo Open to all Show in the Main Gallery.
(Open – A perennial favorite at ACS. Photographers from all over Florida participate.)
Read all the details on how to submit, the prizes and the reception.
Portrait Painters curated in Front Gallery.
(Curated – Presents the work of the Portrait Painter Society of Sarasota.)
Middle Gallery: Michael Ransdell
ART RECEIVE: 5/8        ART PICK UP: 6/19
RECEPTION: 5/17

JUNE 26 – AUG. 4, 2007
Open Exhibition (juried for prizes) in Main and Member Galleries.
This exhibition is juried for prizes- every entrant has at least one piece of art selected for exhibition-
Easter Seals juried in the Front Gallery.
(Curated – Presents artwork of artists enrolled in their programs.)
ART RECEIVE: 6/19        ART PICK UP: 8/7
RECEPTION: 6/28Rental Gallery for Members: please read "Guidelines for members' gallery"
Exhibitions for members and Open to All: Before you submit your art please read our Exhibition Policies.


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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.