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.
We look forward to seeing you at our Opening Reception on Thu, Dec 4, 5 - 7 pm.
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!
Felice Schulaner & Dennis Rees
Sarasota Magazine
Ellen Seidensticker & Lou Wells
Sarasota Estate Auction
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 Dec 4, 2025 - Jan 10, 2026
Opening Reception Thursday, Dec 4, 5-7 pm
Delsy Rubio | The Collective Lens | Russ Noto | Juried Show: Paradise
Artful Events
New Weekly Classes for Kids! We are now offering weekly classes for artists ages 8-12. Registration is open for Saturdays in January
Call to Artists! Submit your art for our most anticipated exhibit, the Annual Juried Members Show before Dec 7
Improve your skills! Or learn something new - take a workshop, class or enjoy our open studios and watch your talents and knowledge grow.
Dec 6: FREE Authors & Illustrators Book Fair Join us for our first-ever Authors & Illustrators Book Fair, celebrating the creative voices of our own community.
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.