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Sarasota Art Museum Unveils Four Decades of Artistic Evolution in Janet Echelman’s Solo Exhibition ‘Radical Softness’ chronicles the artist’s path-breaking career with renowned sculptures, early paintings and new cyanotypes Janet Echelman (American). Remembering the Future, 2025. Hand-spliced braided polyester with knotted, braided high-tenacity nylon, approx. 10 x 28 x 20 ft. Installation view of Janet … Read more

Sarasota Art Museum announces fourth annual Quotable Series SAM presents an inspiring lineup of authors, artists, and cultural thought leaders through four-event author series SARASOTA, FL. (October 21, 2025) – Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College (SAM) is pleased to announce the line-up for its 2025-2026 Quotable Series. Launched in 2021, Quotable is SAM’s annual … Read more

Sarasota Art Museum launches After Hours, a new program celebrating live music, dance and fine art New event series brings the Sarasota community together with a different musical genre and style each month SARASOTA, FL. (September 9, 2025) – Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College of Art and Design (SAM) is pleased to announce it … Read more

Sarasota Art Museum Traces Four Decades of Janet Echelman’s Path-Breaking Career ‘Radical Softness’ follows the artist’s remarkable path from early explorations in mixed media, painting and textiles to the awe-inspiring, monumental netted sculptures which have drawn international acclaim SARASOTA, FL (August 28, 2025) — Step into a world in which interconnectedness and innovation abound with Janet … Read more

Sarasota Art Museum presents never-before-seen installation by Tampa native artist Selina Román “Abstract Corpulence” blends photography, abstraction and self-portraiture to explore and challenge conventional ideas of beauty. SARASOTA, FL. (August 5, 2025) – Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College of Art and Design (SAM) presents Selina Román: Abstract Corpulence, a never-before-seen exhibition, which draws from … Read more

Sarasota Art Museum Celebrates Art Deco’s Centennial in Upcoming Exhibition ‘Art Deco: The Golden Age of Illustration’ assembles rare posters, furniture, sculpture and cocktail shakers Sarasota, Fla — Celebrate 100 years of sleek geometric shapes, bold linear designs and vibrant colors with “Art Deco: The Golden Age of Illustration,” on view Aug. 31, 2025-March 29, 2026 … Read more

Sarasota Art Museum to donate 650 basketballs from installation by David Huffman to local area schools and community centers Impact of nationally traveling exhibition to live on in the hands of local area youth. SARASOTA, Fla. (June 24, 2025) Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College of Art and Design (SAM) is proud to announce plans … Read more

Chris Friday Creates Sanctuaries of Nostalgia and Rest from the Modern World in Mixed Media Exhibition ‘Where We Never Grow Old’ transports visitors to simpler times with larger-than-life figurative drawings and sculptures . Sarasota, Fla – In an ever-changing social landscape, artist Chris Friday finds rest and freedom in her childhood memories filled with quietude, joy … Read more

Artist Lillian Blades invites visitors into an immersive labyrinth of veils and reflection at Sarasota Art Museum, beginning June 1 “Through the Veil” explores themes of memory, connection, self-discovery, and cultural identity in the artist’s first solo museum exhibition. SARASOTA, Fla. (May 6, 2025) Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College (SAM) presents “Lillian Blades: Through … Read more

Sarasota Art Museum Announces its 2025-2026 Season Exhibition Schedule Upcoming exhibitions feature works by internationally and nationally renowned artists as well as emerging talents SARASOTA, Fla. (April 22, 2025) – Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College of Art and Design (SAM) announces its 2025-2026 season, featuring a lineup of eight exhibitions including works by such … Read more