Peter Tush shares how The Dalí Museum is using AR to transform the visitor experience.

Writer, producer and film maker Gus Mollasis will take us through history with film clips of acclaimed actors in some of their most famous roles that elevated this art form in our culture. 

Experience the vibrant and diverse world of Lynn Coppinger. Known for her exceptional skill in colored pencil, Lynn explores intricate details and masterful textures that bring hyper-realistic imagery to life. Alongside this, her whimsical and abstract works reveal a playful and imaginative spirit, offering something compelling for every art enthusiast.

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!

Step into a vibrant dialogue on identity, symbolism, and creative expression with Sarasota-based artist Andrea Dasha Reich—known simply as “Dasha.” A trailblazer in abstract resin painting since the 1990s, Dasha’s luminous, self-pigmented works pulse with energy and emotion.

The Jazz Club of Sarasota is dedicated to preserving and promoting jazz, America’s original musical art form. Our luncheon speaker, Ed Linehan, president of the club, will describe its many programs including the 46th Annual Sarasota Jazz Festival. Jazz pianist Chris Neville will accompany Ed's talk at the luncheon. 

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!

Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA) at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota is now open. The stunning building visible from the surrounding area replaces the former aquarium on City Island. The colorful website claims visitors will see "marine life from around the world in our Indo-Pacific Gallery, visit iconic freshwater coastal species in the Florida Waters Gallery and be wowed by large sharks swimming over your head in the Florida’s Gulf Coast Gallery. And of course, discover why science is the attraction by viewing our workforce development labs and STEM teaching labs!"

Justin Gomlak Greer’s journey is a masterclass in artistic evolution. From center stage on Broadway to the heart of arts education, Greer has built a career defined by versatility, passion, and purpose. A trained opera singer, retired Broadway dancer and actor, and now a respected arts educator and DEI practitioner, Greer brings a wealth of experience to every role he inhabits—onstage and off.