Press Releases
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