Member Preview Day 11/14/26

Saturday, November 14, 2026

10 am–5 pm

Members Only!

Get a first look at our newest exhibition Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin: Precession Through Glass.

10:30 am–12 pm | Member Coffee
Bistro at Sarasota Art Museum
Start your day off right with a complimentary cup of freshly-brewed coffee at Bistro.
Advance registration not required.

10:30 am–1:30 pm | BeWell Tasting Table

The Museum’s on-site exclusive caterer, Constellation Culinary Group, is pleased to present a BeWell Tasting Table with two nourishing samples: Edamame Dip and Sweet & Spicy Salmon Bowls.

Advance registration not required. Samples are available while supplies last.  

12 pm–12:45 pm | Guided Tour

Join us for a guided tour of Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin: Precession Through Glass. Meet in the Wendy G. Surkis & Peppi Elona Lobby.

Advance registration not required.

1–2 pm | Opening Day Talk: Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin
Thomas McGuire Hall

Join internationally renowned glass artists Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin for an engaging conversation around their newest exhibition, Precession Through Glass. Celebrated for their four-decade-long artistic partnership and mastery of their medium, Guggisberg and Baldwin will share how they use the art of glass as a vehicle to explore complex concepts around archaeology, anthropology, science and the search for meaning. Offering a behind-the-scenes look at their creative process, this talk invites viewers to reflect on the shared experiences, enduring questions, and connections that unite us all.

Advance registration required.

Reserve discounted Member tickets

While you are here, don’t forget to use your Member Discount at Bistro and in the Museum SHOP!

Glass bottles within a case

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