
Highlights Tour
Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 11 am
Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 11 am
Wednesdays 10 am-12 pm
Second Sundays 11 am – 5 pm
Free for Members
Free with Museum Admission
Join us in all 3 of our studios for FREE Art-making during Spring Break! Create your own one-of-a-kind sneakers and wearable art with Ceramics, Watercolor Painting, and Multi-media projects inspired by our current exhibition Future Now.
Put the art world in focus with Art on Film at SAM. Join us for award-winning documentaries, short films, and biopics that highlight some of our favorite artists, reveal untold histories, and explore what it takes to make it as an artist today. Each screening will include opportunities for discussion and connection among audience members.
Enjoy an after-hours gallery tour and a 4-course dinner curated by Executive Peyton Leffingwell.
Dinner reservations are available for 6:30 pm. Private tour will begin one hour prior to dinner, at 5:30 pm.
Celebrate the art of wine! Join us for Uncorked, SAM’s new monthly wine tasting series. Each event features a new and exciting selection of six wines, as well as gourmet cheeses. Learn about the curated selection through a guided presentation led by 99 Bottles Owner Mark Tuchman and enjoy a full glass of wine of your choice following the presentation. Bottles will be available for purchase.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | 5:30 pm
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 5:30 pm
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | 5:30 pm
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | 5:30 pm
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 5:30 pm
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 5:30 pm
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | 5:30 pm
Saturday, August 30, 2025
Meet in the Wendy G. Surkis & Peppi Elona Lobby
Sarasota Art Museum
First Tuesdays | 11 am
Be part of our engaging series held every first Tuesday of the month, delving into both the surface ripples and the profound depths of the contemporary art world with art appraiser and advisor, Elana Rubinfeld.
Meet in the Wendy G. Surkis & Peppi Elona Lobby
Sarasota Art Museum
Third Tuesdays | Noon
Come enjoy discussions with specialists and artists covering a variety topics related to Sarasota Art Museum’s exhibitions, architecture, and areas of interest.
Meet in the Wendy G. Surkis & Peppi Elona Lobby
Sarasota Art Museum
Explore the iconic architecture around the Sarasota Art Museum campus in this walking tour led by Architecture Sarasota’s President Marty Hylton.
Learn to practice mindfulness using all five of your senses! The journey will begin with a comprehensive look at mindfulness and how to apply its concepts through the arts. This 6-part series is guided by Crystal Brooks, LCSW CIMHP, Owner and Psychotherapist of North Star Counseling and Wellness.
Explore the intersection of art and literature at This Is Not a Book Club! Moderated by Certified Art Appraiser Elana Rubinfeld, each gathering will dive into one new release or art world classic – offering in-depth insights into the people, places, and ideas that shape contemporary art, and illuminating your understanding of this complex and entertaining universe.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Saturday, August 2, 2025 | 1-2pm
Tuesday, August 19 at noon
Saturday, August 30, 2025 | 11 am – 12 pm
Saturday, August 30, 2025 | 1 – 2 pm
Monday, August 25, 2025 | 1 pm
Monday, September 29, 2025 | 1 pm
Monday, October 20, 2025 | 1 pm
Monday, November 3, 2025 | 1 pm
Monday, November 24, 2025 | 1 pm
Monday, December 8, 2025 | 1 pm
Monday, January 26, 2026 | 1 pm
Monday, February 23, 2026 | 1 pm
Monday, March 30, 2026 | 1 pm
Monday, April 27, 2026 | 1 pm
Marcy & Michael Klein Plaza
Sarasota Art Museum
Second Thursdays | 5:30 pm – 8 pm
Join us for live jazz at Sarasota Art Museum, hosted by the Jazz Club of Sarasota, with extended hours in the galleries, Bistro, and SHOP!
Marcy & Michael Klein Plaza
Sarasota Art Museum
Fourth Tuesday | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Join us on the last Tuesday of the month for live music and dancing, with extended hours in the galleries, Bistro, and SHOP! Each month features a different musical genre and style, so you can listen to new sounds and learn new moves. Relax and just enjoy the music, or join in on the dance floor!
In The Galleries
Sarasota Art Museum
Join us for a joyful hour of movement and human connection. This class will invite close looking and a deeper exploration of the art on view in SAM’s galleries through creative expression.
Fourth Tuesdays | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Second Thursdays | 5:30 pm-8:00 pm
Saturday, August 2, 2025 | 1-2pm
Tuesday, August 19 at noon
Thursday, August 28, 2025 | 2 pm
Saturday, August 30, 2025
Saturday, August 30, 2025 | 11 am – 12 pm
Saturday, August 30, 2025 | 1 – 2 pm
Monday, August 25, 2025 | 1 pm
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | 5:30 pm
Monday, September 29, 2025 | 1 pm
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | 5:30 pm
Monday, October 20, 2025 | 1 pm
Monday, November 3, 2025 | 1 pm
Monday, November 24, 2025 | 1 pm
Monday, December 8, 2025 | 1 pm
Monday, January 26, 2026 | 1 pm
Monday, February 23, 2026 | 1 pm
Monday, March 30, 2026 | 1 pm
Monday, April 27, 2026 | 1 pm