Highlights Tour
Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 12 pm
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Program Guide
Weekly Programs
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 27, 2026 | 2 pm
• Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 2 pm
• Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 2 pm
• Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 2 pm
• Tuesday, January 26, 2027 | 2 pm
• Tuesday, February 23, 2027 | 2 pm
• Thursday, March 25, 2027 | 2 pm
• Thursday, April 22, 2027 | 2 pm
• Thursday, May 27, 2027 | 2 pm
Learn MoreBistro Pop-Up Nights
Enjoy an after-hours gallery tour and a 4-course dinner.
Dinner reservations are available for 6:30 pm. Private tour will begin one hour prior to dinner, at 5:30 pm.
• Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 5:30 pm
• Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 5:30 pm
• Wednesday, January 6, 2027 | 5:30 pm
• Wednesday, February 3, 2027 | 5:30 pm
• Wednesday, March 3, 2027 | 5:30 pm
• Wednesday, April 7, 2027 | 5:30 pm
• Wednesday, May 5, 2027 | 5:30 pm
Learn MoreUncorked
Celebrate the art of wine at Uncorked, SAM’s monthly wine tasting series. Each event features six exciting wines paired with gourmet cheeses, followed by a guided presentation led by 99 Bottles Owner Mark Tuchman.
• Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | 5:30 pm
• Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | 5:30 pm
• Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | 5:30 pm
• Tuesday, December 8, 2026 | 5:30 pm
• Tuesday, January 12, 2027 | 5:30 pm
• Tuesday, February 9, 2027 | 5:30 pm
• Tuesday, March 9, 2027 | 5:30 pm
• Tuesday, April 13, 2027 | 5:30 pm
Cocktails + Culture
Discover the art of craft cocktails at these intimate demonstrations and tastings led by Spirits Educator, Mixologist, and Owner of N8 Hospitality, Brad Coburn. Enjoy light bites and two artful cocktails inspired by the global influences behind SAM’s exhibition Chie Fueki: Painting the Floating World. Additional beverages will be available for purchase.
• Monday, November 2, 2026 | 5:30 pm
• Monday, March 1, 2027 | 5:30 pm
Inside the Art World
Meet in the Wendy G. Surkis & Peppi Elona Lobby
Sarasota Art Museum
Join art appraiser and advisor Elana Rubinfeld as we discuss the latest art world news, trends and gossip. You’ll gain an enriched perspective on the narratives shaping today’s artistic landscape with discussions that promise to be both enlightening and informal. Your presence and insights will be a major contribution to the vibrant tapestry of our discourse.
- Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 11 am
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 August 18, 2026 | 12 pm
Learn MoreMuseum 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, May 11, 2026 | 1 pm
Quotable Talks
Thomas McGuire Hall
Sarasota Art Museum
Get inspired. Be empowered. Become quotable.
Sarasota Art Museum presents an inspiring lineup of great writers with great stories to tell through its annual author series. Hear directly from authors, artists, and contemporary creatives who are sparking new ways of thinking about art, culture, and creative practices. For those who appreciate remarkable creativity, a pioneering spirit, or are in search of inspiration, we invite you to join us and become quotable.
- Saturday, March 7, 2026 | 1 pm
Mindfulness and Art
Meet in the Wendy G. Surkis & Peppi Elona Lobby.
Slow down, breathe, and experience art in a whole new way. In this four-part series, explore how mindfulness can transform the way you look at and engage with contemporary art. Each session begins with a brief introduction in the classroom, followed by a guided visit to the galleries, and ends with time for reflection and conversation.
- Thursday, May 7, 2026 | 12 pm
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
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 12, 2026
Performances and More
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, August 13, 2026 | 5:30 pm
• Thursday, September 10, 2026 | 5:30 pm
• Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 5:30 pm
• Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 5:30 pm
• Thursday, December 17, 2026 | 5:30 pm
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After Hours
Marcy & Michael Klein Plaza
Sarasota Art Museum
Last 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!
- April 28, 2026 – Latin and Salsa Dancing
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