Member Preview Day 4/18/26

Saturday, April 18, 2026

9:30 am - 5 pm

Members Only!
Get a first look at our new exhibitions, Something Borrowed, Something New and Maria A. Guzmán Capron: Penumbra.

9:30–11 am | 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.

9:30 am–12:30 pm | BeWell Tasting Table
Bistro at Sarasota Art Museum

The Museum’s on-site exclusive caterer, Constellation Culinary Group, is pleased to present a BeWell Tasting Table to celebrate Earth month. Enjoy healthy bites and learn practical strategies from a registered dietitian about how the foods we choose affect the environment that grows and supplies them. The BeWell Tasting Table will feature two sustainable and nourishing samples: Crispy Falafel Sliders and Sundried Tomato Black Bean Balls.
Advance registration not required. Samples are available while supplies last.

10–11 am | Guided Tours
Join us for a guided tour of Something Borrowed, Something New. Meet in the Wendy G. Surkis & Peppi Elona Lobby.
Advance registration not required.

11 am–12 pm | Opening Day Talk with Maria A. Guzmán Capron
Sarasota High School Alumni Auditorium at SAM
Join us for an artist talk to mark the opening of Maria A. Guzmán Capron’s solo exhibition, Penumbra, at Sarasota Art Museum. Known for her exuberant figurative textile wall hangings and soft sculptures, Capron will discuss how her identity has shaped her interdisciplinary practice, the intricate process behind her original textile designs, and the many sources that inspire her surreal characters.
Advance registration required.

Reserve discounted Member tickets
1–2 pm | Opening Day Talk: Something Borrowed, Something New
Sarasota High School Alumni
Ever wonder how a gallery-worthy collection comes together? Join Senior Curator Rangsook Yoon and seasoned collectors Stanton Storer and Mark Salzberg as they share an insider look into the world of private art collections. From navigating the modern art market and buying your first piece to curating a creative display and practicing professional care, this panel discussion offers insights for enthusiasts at every level. Bring your questions and become part of the conversation!
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!

4 indians in front of various tvs in the middle of a field and a below a sewn textiles creating a multifaceted figure
Cara Romero (Chemehuevi/American, born 1977). TV Indians, 2017.
Archival pigment print, 35 × 53 5/8 in. Courtesy of the artist, © Cara Romero. In the collection of The Richard and Ellen Sandor Family.

Maria A. Guzmán Capron (Peruvian Colombian American, born 1981). Brisa Corriendo, 2024.
Hand dyed and screen printed fabrics and thread, 76 x 56 in. Courtesy of the artist and Nazarian / Curcio.

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