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The Museum Campus, including the new Bistro, Shop, and Museum Grounds, are open to all following strict COVID-19 Protocols. Face masks are required for all staff and visitors. Please see the Visit section for further information.
Pay What
You Can Day
You Can Day
Sunday 28 February
11am-4:45pm
Why do we have this day? The mission of the Museum is to be for all. We are keenly aware of the economic statistics of our community and our region, and we are conscious of the stresses and challenges faced by many. We also deeply believe that art cultivates empathy, that visiting an art museum can inspire and delight, and that exploring new art and new ideas can enrich lives. We have this day so everyone can benefit from the art and the artist’s wisdom.
While admission to the Museum is $15, on Pay What You Can Day, you will choose the amount you pay based on your ability and capacity. Any amount, or no amount, is welcome, and we hope that you will be as generous as you are able to be. Your support allows the Museum to serve ALL.
 | Support for the Pay What You Can Day is provided by the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation. |
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Exhibitions
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Janaina Tschäpe
Between the Sky and the Water
14 December 2020 – 2 May 2021
Casein and watercolor pencil on canvas, 118 x 234 in.
Podesta Collection, Washington D.C.
Photo: Teresa Lojacono
Photo: Steven Brooke Studios
Emory Douglas
27 February – 22 March 2021
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Xaviera Simmons
Spring 2021-Fall 2022
Aranda\Lasch & Terrol Dew Johnson
Summer 2021
Samo Davis
Summer 2021
Robert Colescott
Summer/Fall 2021
Charles McGill
Summer/Fall 2021
Carlos Bunga
Fall 2021
Daniel Lind-Ramos
Winter/Spring 2022
Victor Lundy
Winter/Spring 2022
More information coming soon.
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Harmony Hammond
Material Witness, Five Decades of Art
October 2020 – 15 November 2020
Courtesy of the artist and Alexander Gray Associates, New York
Photo: Jeffrey Sturges
© Harmony Hammond / VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY
Learn
Winter/Spring Season 2021
Join us this season for outdoor programs that invite you to experience art and engage your senses.
P-12 School Visits
Kids love art! And we love kids! Learn more about opportunities for P-12 students to learn about the art at Sarasota Art Museum.
The Memory Project
The Sarasota Art Museum has taken on stewardship of the history of the former Sarasota High School building. Learn about the history of the site and help keep the memory of the site—prior to recent transformation—alive.
This is What Happened: Art Since the 60s
This series takes us through the world of art history from the tumultuous 60s to the radical 90s. These lectures are open to the general public but double as a core component of the Museum’s docent program.
Artist Talks
Join us to hear from the artists about the concepts behind their art displayed at the Museum.
For our full list of programs, visit our Current Programs via the link below.
Bistro
Open Daily 9am – 3pm
Bistro offers a gourmet selection of light fare including sandwiches, soups, specialty coffees, and desserts.
SHOP
Open Daily 10am – 5pm Sunday: 11am – 5pm
Museum Members receive a 10% discount in and invitations to exclusive Members-only shopping events.
About the Museum
M. Leo Elliott – Former Sarasota High School
Photo: Dick Dickinson
Marcy & Michael Klein Plaza
Photo: Ryan Gamma
Anchoring the Ringling College Museum Campus, the Museum has 15,000 square feet of dedicated exhibition gallery space, Bistro, Shop, auditorium for educational events, performance and film, a sculpture courtyard and extensive grounds and facilities where one can engage with site-specific and site-responsive art experiences.