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26
Jan
2024

Art Talk: Viktor Mitic - “Art or War and So Much More”

Art Talk: Viktor Mitic - “Art or War and So Much More”

Viktor Mitic is a Serbian-born Canadian and American painter and sculptor with a BFA from the University of Toronto. For the last 10 years, Viktor has split his studio time between Toronto and Siesta Key. Viktor is best known for some controversial styles of artwork, starting with his notable unique controversial bullet painting series Art or War. 

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Ticket Type Price
Arts Advocates member $0.00
Non-member $5.00
27
Jan
2024

Playing with Pastels

Playing with Pastels

This workshop with Cosette Kosiba is for anyone interested in pastels, whether for the first time or with previous experience. Learn about different types of surfaces that pastels can be applied onto, paper preparation, layering of color, mark making, and how to protect your finished piece. 

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Ticket Type Price
Class fee $45.00
12
Feb
2024

Behind the Curtain: Exploring the Van Wezel from the Art to the Stage 2/12

02-12-2024 1:30 pm -3:00 pm
Behind the Curtain: Exploring the Van Wezel from the Art to the Stage 2/12

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!

15
Feb
2024

Luncheon: Paul Grove, WEDU

02-15-2024 11:00 am -1:00 pm
Paul Grove, president of WEDU - Sarasota’s public broadcasting station

Ticket Information

Ticket Type Price
Arts Advocates member $45.00
Non-member $50.00
19
Feb
2024

Tour: Asolo Repertory Theatre and Koski Center

02-19-2024 9:30 am -11:00 am
Asolo Repertory Theatre
Tour: Asolo Repertory Theatre and Koski Center

Asolo Rep tours are an opportunity to witness professional-level theatrical design in the making. Through this tour you will learn the history of the Mertz Theatre and get a special behind the scenes look at the Koski Center.

 

Ticket Information

Ticket Type Price
Arts Advocates member $20.00
Non-member $25.00
24
Feb
2024

Colored Pencils Blooming on Black Paper

Colored Pencils Blooming on Black Paper

Through a detailed presentation of materials and approaches, students will work on their own piece with 1:1 support from the instructor. By the end of the day each student will have completed a full color work of art, gained an understanding of how to use colored pencils, and have increased awareness of design principles. All skill levels welcome.

Ticket Information

Ticket Type Price
Class fee $100.00
11
Mar
2024

Behind the Curtain: Exploring the Van Wezel from the Art to the Stage 3/11

03-11-2024 1:30 pm -3:00 pm
Behind the Curtain: Exploring the Van Wezel from the Art to the Stage 3/11

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!

21
Mar
2024

Luncheon: EnsembleNewSRQ Co-Founders George Nickson & Samantha Bennett

03-21-2024 11:00 am -1:00 pm
Luncheon: EnsembleNewSRQ Co-Founders George Nickson & Samantha Bennett

Ticket Information

Ticket Type Price
Arts Advocates member $45.00
Non-member $50.00
15
Apr
2024

Behind the Curtain: Exploring the Van Wezel from the Art to the Stage 4/15

04-15-2024 1:30 pm -3:00 pm
Behind the Curtain: Exploring the Van Wezel from the Art to the Stage 4/15

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!

18
Apr
2024

Luncheon: Banned Books - What People Are Reading

04-18-2024 11:00 am -1:00 pm
Luncheon: Banned Books - What People Are Reading
 Featuring Georgia Court, owner of Bookstore1Sarasota 

Ticket Information

Ticket Type Price
Arts Advocates member $45.00
Non-member $50.00