Member Preview Day – Janet Echelman

Members Only

Saturday, August 30, 2025

9:30 am - 5 pm

Members Only!
Get a first look at our new exhibition, Janet Echelman: Radical Softness.

9:30-11 am | Member Coffee in Bistro
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 in Bistro

The Museum’s on-site exclusive caterer, Constellation Culinary Group, is pleased to present a BeWell Tasting Table. Enjoy healthy bites and learn practical strategies from a registered dietitian about how to keep your bones strong with healthy food, daily movement, and simple habits. The BeWell Tasting Table will feature two refreshing and nourishing samples: Berry Boost Breakfast Pudding Bowl and Brussels Sprout Chips with Yogurt Basil Dressing.

10-11 am | Guided Tour

Join us for a guided tour of Janet Echelman: Radical Softness. Meet in the Wendy G. Surkis & Peppi Elona Lobby. Advance registration not required.

1-2 pm | Janet Echelman Opening Day Talk in the Sarasota High School Alumni Auditorium

Join us for a captivating talk with world-renowned artist Janet Echelman about her exhibition Radical Softness. Hear the inspiring stories behind Echelman’s path to international acclaim, as she discusses the signature net sculptures and monumental projects that transform public spaces around the world. Gain behind-the-scenes insight into her creative process, the stories and techniques that shape her practice, and how she has learned to harness softness as a strength. Following the talk, Echelman will sign copies of her book Radical Softness: The Responsive Art of Janet Echelman, which unpacks her body of work through diverse essays, archival source materials, and an illustrated chronology. Copies of the book are available for purchase in the Museum’s SHOP.
Advance registration is required. Reserve your spot below.

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

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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.