Member Preview Day – Chris Friday and Personal to Political

Members Only

Saturday, May 3

9:30 am - 2 pm

Get a first look at our new exhibitions Chris Friday: Where We Never Grow Old and Personal to Political: Celebrating the African American Artists of Paulson Fontaine Press.

9:30-11AM | Member Coffee in Bistro
Start your day off right with a complimentary cup of freshly-brewed coffee in the Bistro. Advance registration not required.

9:30-12:30 PM | BeWell Tasting Table in Bistro
The Museum’s on-site exclusive caterer, Constellation Culinary Group, is pleased to present a BeWell Tasting Table to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month! This is an opportunity to embrace wellness by enjoying healthy bites and learning practical strategies from a registered dietitian – to help you feel more balanced, focused, and in control of your emotional health. They will feature two refreshing and nourishing recipes: Avocado Berry and Blueberry Bliss Smoothies. Advance registration not required. Samples are available while supplies last.

10:15 am-11 AM | Guided Tour
Join us for a guided tour of Personal to Political: Celebrating the African American Artists of Fontaine Press. Meet in the Wendy G. Surkis & Peppi Elona Lobby.
Advance registration not required.

11AM-11:45 AM | 2025/26 Season Announcement
in Sarasota High School Alumni Auditorium

Join Executive Director Virginia Shearer for Sarasota Art Museum’s 2025/26 Season Announcement! Be one of the first to learn about our new season of thought-provoking exhibitions, curators, and artists at this exclusive preview. Free advance registration is required

12-12:45 PM | Guided Tour
Join us for a guided tour of Chris Friday: Where We Never Grow Old. Meet in the Wendy G. Surkis & Peppi Elona Lobby.
Advance registration not required.

1PM | Chris Friday Opening Day Talk
in Sarasota High School Alumni Auditorium

Join us for an engaging artist talk by award-winning multidisciplinary artist Chris Friday. Hear directly from the artist about her creative journey, the conceptual foundations of her work, and the insights shaping Where We Never Grow Old, her first museum solo exhibition, at Sarasota Art Museum. Advance registration is required Advance registration is required – reserve your spot here.

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

Not-Yet a Museum Member?

Museum Membership allows you to engage with a global world of art and culture, explore a range of relevant and topical issues and ideas, and enjoy a variety of cutting-edge art experiences from film to paintings to performance.

Museum Membership also includes discounts in the Museum Shop and Museum Bistro, early access to tickets and special members-only events, and 10% discount on all The Studios at SAM classes.