Installation view of Katrina Coombs, "I M(O)ther: Threads of the Maternal Figure" , Photo: Daniel Perales

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Spring break

Spring Break Open Studios

Tuesday, March 18 - March 21
1 - 4 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.

Events

Art on Film

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.

  • Thursday, August 28, 2025 | 2 pm
  • Thursday, September 25, 2025 | 2 pm
  • Thursday, October 30, 2025 | 2 pm
  • Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 2 pm
  • Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | 2 pm
  • Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | 2 pm
  • Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 2 pm
  • Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 2 pm
  • Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 2 pm
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Bistro Pop-Up Nights

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.  

  • Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday, January 7, 2026 | 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday, April 8, 2026 | 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday, May 6, 2026 | 5:30 pm
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Uncorked

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, October 14, 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

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Cocktails + Culture

Discover the art of craft cocktails at this demonstration and tasting led by Spirits Educator, Mixologist, and Owner of N8 Hospitality, Brad Coburn.

Enjoy light bites and two artistically concocted cocktails inspired by SAM’s exhibition Art Deco: The Golden Age of Illustration. Additional beverages will be available for purchase.

  • Monday, September 8, 2025 | 5:30 pm
  • Monday, November 3, 2025 | 5:30 pm
  • Monday, March 2, 2026 | 5:30 pm
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Talks and Tours

Conversation series:
What in the (art)World?

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.

  • Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | 11 am
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Art at Noon

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.

  • Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | 12 pm
  • Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | 12 pm
  • Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 12 pm
  • Tuesday, December 16, 2025 | 12 pm
  • Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | 12 pm
  • Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | 12 pm
  • Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | 12 pm
  • Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | 12 pm
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Museum Architecture Walking Tour

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.

  • Monday, October 13, 2025 | 1 pm
  • Monday, November 10, 2025 | 1 pm
  • Monday, December 15, 2025 | 1 pm
  • Monday, January 19, 2026 | 1 pm
  • Monday, February 16, 2026 | 1 pm
  • Monday, March 16, 2026 | 1 pm
  • Monday, April 13, 2026 | 1 pm
  • Monday, May 11, 2026 | 1 pm
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Mindfulness and Art:
A Collaboration of the Senses

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.  

  • May 1, 2025 | Mindfulness and the Nose – The Aroma of Wellness
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This Is Not a Book Club!

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

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Jazz Thursdays

Jazz Thursday

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!

  • Thursday, September 11, 2025
  • Thursday, October 9, 2025
  • Thursday, November 13, 2025
  • Thursday, December 18, 2025
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After Hours

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!

  • October 28, 2025 – Country Line Dancing
  • November 25, 2025 – Motown Hits
  • December 30, 2025 – Classical Holiday and Waltz
  • January 27, 2026 – 1920s Jazz and Swing
  • February 24, 2026 – Traditional Irish Music and Dance
  • March 31, 2026 – 1950s Rock n’ Roll
  • April 28, 2026 – Latin and Salsa Dancing
  • May 26, 2026 – Traditional Sea Shanty Folk
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Movement

Move Through

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.

  • Saturday, May 3, 2025 | 9 am
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