CREATE + ENGAGE + BELONG
Our Season at a Glance
For over a century, Art Center Sarasota has been the hub for visual arts in our community, bringing people together through inspiring exhibitions, educational programs, and creative experiences.
Whether you are an artist, student, collector, or enthusiast, Art Center Sarasota is a place to engage, create, and belong.
Exhibitions
On View Aug 20-Sept 26, 2026
Molly Duff-Clarke | Shaping Sarasota: A Century of Art | Antoine Williams | Juried Show: Icons
Art Center Sarasota’s exhibitions are at the heart of our mission, providing artists with professional opportunities while offering the community free admission to exceptional contemporary art.
Adult Education
Early Member registration for Adult Education programming begins on Wed. Sep 2, 2026.
General Public registration begins on Tue. Sep 8, 2026.
Whether you are looking to explore a new medium, expand your appreciation of the visual arts, or dedicate time to independent creativity, take your practice to the next level through our Adult Education Programs.
Youth and Family
Through Family Saturdays and the new Start With Art early childhood program, Art Center Sarasota provides creative experiences that inspire imagination, build confidence, and foster connection.
For generations, Art Center Sarasota’s Art Camps have welcomed new and returning campers with immersive, hands-on programs where young artists explore a variety of mediums, build new skills, make lasting friendships, and discover the joy of creative expression.
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.
Become a Member
Connect with a vibrant network of artists, learners, and art enthusiasts. Members receive exclusive benefits while sustaining inspiring exhibitions, accessible arts education, and meaningful community programming.
CREATE
From toddlers and caregivers to school-age children and teens, these accessible programs encourage artistic exploration, lifelong learning, and meaningful engagement with the arts in a welcoming community environment.
ENGAGE
Art Center Sarasota is expanding access to the arts through extended weekday gallery hours, low-cost evening programs for adults, and enhanced weekend offerings designed to meet the needs of a diverse and growing community.
BELONG
Through nationally juried exhibitions, solo presentations, and our Annual Juried Members Show, we create opportunities for discovery, celebrate diverse artistic voices, and foster meaningful connections between artists and audiences.
Gallery hours: Mon-Sat, 10 am-5 pm | Extended Hours on Select Wednesdays.
Admission is free and donations are appreciated.
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