Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College

Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College Contemporary art museum with ever-changing exhibitions in the iconic former Sarasota High School.
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Sarasota's first museum of modern and contemporary art is a dynamic center for exhibiting innovative and compelling visual art of the 20th and 21st centuries. A vital part of Sarasota's rich cultural legacy, Sarasota Art Museum interweaves exhibitions, educational programs, and community outreach initiatives to engage a diverse audience and serves as a destination for creative discovery and discourse.

We're so grateful to Joanna Robotham, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Tampa Museum of Art, Inc., for shini...
06/02/2026

We're so grateful to Joanna Robotham, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Tampa Museum of Art, Inc., for shining a spotlight on Molly Hatch's "Amalgam" in TAMPA Magazine! 🙌

In her feature, Robotham captures how Hatch's two-story installation of over 400 hand-thrown, hand-painted ceramic plates weaves together centuries of blue-and-white ceramic traditions, from China's Ming Dynasty to Mexican Talavera to 18th-century English china, into one breathtaking work of art.

Want the full story behind the plates, the patterns, and the gold? Head to the link below to read Joanna's complete feature in Tampa Magazine. 👉 https://tampamagazines.com/the-gallery-molly-hatch/

"Amalgam" is on view at Sarasota Art Museum | sarasotaartmuseum.org

Cheers to summer! ☀️ Starting June 1, SAM's Bistro will be open daily from 10 am—3 pm through the end of August. Wine, b...
05/29/2026

Cheers to summer! ☀️ Starting June 1, SAM's Bistro will be open daily from 10 am—3 pm through the end of August.

Wine, beer, and cocktails are also back on the menu all summer long. Sip and enjoy after an afternoon touring the galleries.

Last week, Executive Director Virginia Shearer joined Matthew Peddie on WUSF Public Media "Florida Matters Live & Local"...
05/28/2026

Last week, Executive Director Virginia Shearer joined Matthew Peddie on WUSF Public Media "Florida Matters Live & Local" to talk about our current exhibition, "Something Borrowed, Something New." 🎙️

Featuring works by contemporary art legends such as Chuck Close, David Hockney, Roy Lichtenstein, Yoko Ono, and many more, this special show brings remarkable works from private collections across Southwest Florida into a public space for all to enjoy. Listen to the full interview via the link, Spotify, or YouTube. https://www.wusf.org/podcast/florida-matters/2026-05-21/bugs-we-love-to-hate-inside-floridas-everglades-fight-private-art-goes-public-baseball-therapy

05/26/2026

Senior Curator Rangsook Yoon, Ph.D. invites us into the world of Chinese contemporary artist Ai Weiwei in "Something Borrowed, Something New."

From intricate paper cuttings rooted in a 2,000-year-old craft to a Han Dynasty urn emblazoned with the Coca-Cola logo, Ai's work sparks a conversation between cultural heritage and contemporary consumerism that is as unsettling as it is captivating.

On view through September 27. Don't miss it!

05/20/2026

“Beautiful Ideas: The Prints of Sol LeWitt” is officially open at SAM! Regarded as one of the founders of minimalism and conceptual art, Sol LeWitt spent 40 years creating an extraordinary body of printmaking work including lithographs, silkscreens, etchings, woodcuts, and more. Now you can experience it all right here in Sarasota. On view now through October 25, 2026. Visit sarasotaartmuseum.org to plan your trip and learn more about the exhibition.

Thanks to Your Observer for highlighting SAM's Summer Art Camp as a top camp pick for Suncoast families. We can't wait t...
05/19/2026

Thanks to Your Observer for highlighting SAM's Summer Art Camp as a top camp pick for Suncoast families. We can't wait to share our new digital arts curriculum with budding artists starting in just two weeks! ☀️🎨🖌️🖍️✂️

Let the kids bloom creatively this summer: https://bit.ly/3PgjFi2

Before exhibitions open to the public, they open to our amazing Members. 🖼️ SAM Members got an exclusive first look at “...
05/18/2026

Before exhibitions open to the public, they open to our amazing Members. 🖼️ SAM Members got an exclusive first look at “Beautiful Ideas: The Prints of Sol LeWitt” at Member Preview Day this weekend.

Curious about becoming a Member and enjoying perks like this? Visit the link to learn more. ✨
https://www.sarasotaartmuseum.org/support/membership/

05/14/2026

Go behind the scenes of the installation of Maria A. Guzmán's 15-foot suspended figure, "Sombra," and hear from the artist about the meaning behind this central work anchoring her new solo exhibition, "Penumbra," now on view.

This Mother's Day, we celebrated the women who inspire us with brunch, beauty, and art. Moms and mother figures gathered...
05/12/2026

This Mother's Day, we celebrated the women who inspire us with brunch, beauty, and art. Moms and mother figures gathered to dine and explore our galleries, turning a Sunday morning into something truly special. 🌸

📸 Harry Sayer

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1001 S Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL
34236

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 5pm
Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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