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By Scarlett-Rose Austin SAM TAC 2022-23 As of June 2021, I’ve had incredible opportunities through the Sarasota Art Museum’s Teen Arts Council incentive to work with some of the very best that Florida’s art world has to offer. People like Dr. Larry R. Thompson, president of Ringling College of Art and Design, a textile artist, Kartina Read More »
By Tala Stuart SAM TAC 2022-23 Most people know that a big part of contemporary art is abstract art. It is enjoyed by many; the strange and unfamiliar distortions of reality can captivate a variety of audiences. While it has its supporters — there are also many who believe it takes no real skill. At first Read More »
By Sophia Chursina SAM TAC 2022-23 Can you guess who was denied all political rights and legally considered their husband’s property? That’s right, women during the Renaissance. But that didn’t stop them from being iconic. Caravaggio, Boy Bitten by a Crayfish, between 1593 and 1600. Take, for example, Sofonisba Anguissola. Although her father wasn’t a painter Read More »
By Scarlett Jane Whisnant SAM TAC 2022-23 Art binds us all. Some may say it makes us human. When fear and hate separate us, art can be used to increase knowledge and bring us back together. Art and advocacy have always been connected. Historically, the Guerrilla Girls, a group of feminist artists, were known to be Read More »
Sarasota Art Museum Presents A Beautiful Mess: Weavers & Knotters of the Vanguard Opening Feb. 25, exhibition showcases contemporary fiber artists challenging status quo January 10, 2023 Sarasota, FL – Jan. 10, 2023 – Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College presents A Beautiful Mess: Weavers & Knotters of the Vanguard, on view Feb. 25, 2023 Read More »
Richard Benson: The World Is Smarter Than You Are Opens Feb. 5 at Sarasota Art Museum First major exhibition of Benson’s renowned work comes to Sarasota December 13, 2022 Sarasota, FL – December 13, 2022 – Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College is pleased to present Richard Benson: The World Is Smarter Than You Are, Read More »
Santiago Lemus and Camilo Acosta Huntertexas, Los Amarillos/em>, 2022Commissioned by Visual AIDS for Being & Belonging Camila Arce, Memoria Vertical, 2022Commissioned by Visual AIDS for Being & Belonging Clifford Prince King, Kiss of Life, 2022Commissioned by Visual AIDS for Being & Belonging Davina “Dee” Conner and Karin Hayes, Here We Are: Voices of Black Women Read More »
Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College is delighted to announce that Rangsook Yoon, Ph.D, has been appointed Senior Curator, a newly established position for the Museum.
International Award-Winning Musical Artists Featured in Salon-Style Series Concerts New program kicks off Nov. 5 with performances by Max Tan and TianYi Li October 26, 2022 SARASOTA, Fla. (Oct. 26, 2022) – A new world-class classical music program, “Listen Hear” makes its debut at Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College on Nov. 5. Curated by Read More »
Nationwide Art Initiative Debuts at Sarasota Art Museum More than 500 Community Members from Sarasota to kick off “National Scrollathon” by artists Steven and William Ladd Tuesday, October 11, 2022 SARASOTA, Fla. (Oct. 11, 2022) – Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College is proud to announce the Sarasota Scrollathon, kicking off the National Scrollathon, a Read More »