Highlights Tour
Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 11 am
Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 11 am
Wednesdays 10 am-12 pm
Saturdays 1 pm-3 pm
Second Sundays 11 am – 5 pm
Free for Members
Free with Museum Admission
This Spring Break, take a break and make! Join us in The Studios at SAM from March 12-16 for a variety of drop-in workshops. Adults and children are invited to spend quality time making memories, art, and unique gifts for family and friends.
Embracing Our Differences and Sarasota Art Museum are thrilled to announce the return of Embracing Kindness, a collaborative exhibition now in its second year. Displayed on the Museum’s Great Lawn, this unique showcase features 14 billboard-sized images of original artworks spanning the last two decades.
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 Chef Kaytlin Dangaran.
Dinner reservations are available for 6:30 pm. Private tour will begin one hour prior to dinner, at 5:30 pm.
Say goodbye to Summer and hello to Fall at our End of Summer BBQ!
Food + Beverages will be available to purchase.
Event is free; Museum admission priced separately. Advance registration not required.
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.
October 26 – December 18
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | 2 pm
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 Marcy & Michael Klein Plaza
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, February 11, 2025
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Quotable Talks present authors, artists, and contemporary creatives who spark new ways of thinking about art, culture, and creative practice.
Tuesday, December 17 at noon
January 9, 2025 | 1 pm
Marcy & Michael Klein Plaza
Sarasota Art Museum
Second Thursdays | 5:30 pm-8:30 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!
Second Thursdays | 5:30 pm-8:00 pm
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.
In The Galleries
Sarasota Art Museum
Fourth Saturdays | 9 am
Second Thursdays | 5:30 pm-8:00 pm
October 26 – December 18
Monday, December 9 | 1-2 pm
Tuesday, December 17 at noon
January 9, 2025 | 1 pm
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 | 11 am
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | 2 pm