Events
Opening Reception for "Echoes of Sarasota" at City Hall
The opening reception for the “Echoes of Sarasota” City of Sarasota Cultural Heritage Exhibit is Sept. 17 at Sarasota City Hall. The program includes remarks by Mayor Debbie Trice, Public Art Committee Chair Heather Gorman, Colin Thomsen of Thomsen Fine Art, Arts Advocates President Bill Rusling, and Public Art Administrator Ciera Coleman.
Behind the Curtain: Exploring the Van Wezel from the Art to the Stage 9/21
Take a guided tour of the paintings and sculptures owned by Arts Advocates on display at the Van Wezel. After that, step onto the stage where a Van Wezel guide will give you a peek behind the curtain and share stories and anecdotes about the colorful world of show business!
"Circus Moonlight Apparition" Reception
Arts Advocates is pleased to announce the acquisition of Jon Corbino’s painting titled Circus Moonlight Apparition. The painting will be on display during this reception.
Member Artist Exhibit: WHY AI? The Digital Paintings of Elisabeth Trostli
Elisabeth Trostli’s new exhibition, “WHY AI?,” explores artificial intelligence as a provocative new tool for expanding the artist’s imagination. The exhibition invites viewers to look beyond the technology itself and consider what it means to create art in an era when the boundaries between imagination, digital tools, and artificial intelligence are rapidly changing. Demo and informational session on Saturday, October 3 at 3 p.m.
Luncheon: What’s New for Our Leading Arts Organizations
What’s New for These Leading Arts Organizations
Meet the artistic leaders who are launching their fall schedules with plans for the coming season and coming years: Rick Kerby, producing artistic director, Manatee Performing Arts Center; Richard Russell, general/artistic director, Sarasota Opera; Kyle Turoff, general manager/booking manager, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall; moderated by Jay Handelman.
Ticket Information
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Arts Advocates member | $45.00 |
| Non-member | $50.00 |
Behind the Curtain: Exploring the Van Wezel from the Art to the Stage 10/19
Take a guided tour of the paintings and sculptures owned by Arts Advocates on display at the Van Wezel. After that, step onto the stage where a Van Wezel guide will give you a peek behind the curtain and share stories and anecdotes about the colorful world of show business!
Member Artist Exhibit: Marie-Louise McHugh
Coffee Connections–Art, Archives, and What's Next!
Join us for an engaging program featuring Katherine Ceaser, Art Center Sarasota’s executive director, who will share the center’s fascinating 100-year history and a look at its exciting future, and Alecia Harper, donor relations coordinator, will introduce us to the center’s treasured archival collections and materials.
Ticket Information
| Ticket Type |
|---|
| Free general admission |
Behind the Curtain: Exploring the Van Wezel from the Art to the Stage 11/16
Take a guided tour of the paintings and sculptures owned by Arts Advocates on display at the Van Wezel. After that, step onto the stage where a Van Wezel guide will give you a peek behind the curtain and share stories and anecdotes about the colorful world of show business!
Luncheon: Why Are Classic and Contemporary Dance Unique?
Why Are Classic and Contemporary Dance Unique?
Ariel Serrano and Leymis Bolaños Wilmott, artistic directors of the Sarasota Cuban Ballet (SCB) and Sarasota Contemporary Dance (SCD), will discuss the heritage of their organizations and illustrate with company dancers what makes their styles of dance unique.
Ticket Information
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Arts Advocates member | $45.00 |
| Non-member | $50.00 |