Reconnect and continue your Ringling story at Alumni Weekend.
Whether it’s been five years or 50, come home to the place where your creative journey began. Join us for a weekend of inspiration, reconnection, and celebration with the people, places, and moments that shaped your story.
From a gallery walk and figure drawing to lively receptions and the unveiling of our 2025 Alumni Wall of Honor, this weekend is about more than memories—it’s about honoring where we’ve been and envisioning what’s next.
Experience the magic of Ringling College all over again. We can’t wait to welcome you back.
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Alumni Weekend Dates
October 10-12, 2025
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Contact
Alumni Relations
Keating Center
2621 Bradenton Road
Sarasota, FL 34234
Schedule
Friday
Alumni welcome—check in before spending the evening exploring campus galleries, enjoying live music and refreshments, and reconnecting with the community during the Art Walk.
Alumni Weekend Check-In
Keating Center
2-6 pm
Kick off Alumni Weekend with a warm welcome at the Keating Center. Whether you’re returning for the first time in years or a Sarasota local, the check-in experience is your gateway to all the weekend’s festivities.
Art Walk
All seven campus galleries
5-8 pm
Stroll through a variety of on-campus galleries, connect with fellow alumni, and immerse yourself in the lively campus atmosphere. Enjoy delicious bites from food trucks and live music while reconnecting with old friends and making new memories.
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Saturday
From thought-provoking talks on AI to sketching in the studio, strolling campus tours, and toasting inspiring grads at the Wall of Honor reveal, Saturday is packed with ways for alumni to reconnect, learn, and celebrate together.
AI Symposium
Location TBD
8-11:30 am
Registration Required
This annual event brings together people from across the country to explore the impact of artificial intelligence on the art and design industries, offering lectures, workshops, and discussions on navigating emerging ethical and legal challenges.
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Figure Drawing Class
Diane Roskamp Exhibition Hall
9-11:30 am
Registration Required | Cost $25
Tap into your creative side with a relaxed figure drawing session featuring a live model. All skill levels are welcome, and materials are provided. Reconnect with fellow alumni and enjoy an inspiring return to the studio.
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Campus Tour: Morning Session
Patricia Thompson Alumni and Skylight Gallery at the Keating Center
10-11 am
Step back on campus and relive your college days with a guided tour showcasing new developments and familiar spots! Reconnect with the heart of your alma mater and see how much has changed since your time here.
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Alumni Campus Lunch
Cunniffe Commons
12-1 pm
Join us for a delightful Alumni Lunch, where old friends reconnect and new memories are made! Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy great food, laughter, and the company of fellow alumni.
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Campus Tour: Afternoon Session
Patricia Thompson Alumni and Skylight Gallery at the Keating Center
12-1 pm
Step back on campus and relive your college days with a guided tour showcasing new developments and familiar spots! Reconnect with the heart of your alma mater and see how much has changed since your time here.
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Alumni Reception and Wall of Honor Reveal
Ringling College Studio Labs
Soundstage TBD
5 pm
Registration Required | Cost $30
Enjoy beer, wine, hors d’oeuvres, and dinner at the unique Ringling College soundstage, one of the College’s newer buildings. This is your chance to reconnect with fellow alumni and network with both current and past faculty and staff in a lively and creative atmosphere.
The evening will also feature official welcome remarks and an insightful update from President Thompson, providing a look at the exciting future ahead for Ringling College, followed by the official reveal of the 2025 Alumni Wall of Honor.
The Wall of Honor recognizes outstanding Ringling College alumni whose achievements include notable awards, accolades, and creative work that positively impacts the world. Designed by Jeff Bleitz, Head of the Graphic Design Department, and mounted in the Keating Center, this museum-quality installation is updated annually to celebrate exceptional graduates from each major, as well as alumni leaders who contribute their time and generosity to the College. Join us as we honor these remarkable individuals, followed by a celebratory champagne toast.
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Sunday
Wrap up the weekend with a sunny terrace breakfast, a behind-the-scenes look at the Studio Labs, and a chance to soak up even more creativity with hands-on art experiences and exhibits at Sarasota Art Museum.
Closing Breakfast and Studio Labs Tour
Alfred R. Goldstein Library Terrace | 9 am Breakfast
Studio Labs | 10:30-11:30 am Tour
Registration Required | Cost $25
Join us on the beautiful third-floor terrace at the Alfred R. Goldstein Library for a final gathering to reflect on an unforgettable Alumni Weekend. Enjoy a delicious breakfast while connecting and sharing memories from the weekend’s events. As you savor your meal, listen to heartfelt closing remarks that will celebrate the achievements, and shared experiences of our alumni community.
After breakfast, take a short walk down the block to tour Studio Labs, Ringling College’s state-of-the-art post-production facility. This space is the first commercial and academic film and post-production facility of its kind in Florida. Spanning a city block, the 36,000-square-foot complex includes five professional, acoustically-isolated soundstages, post-production spaces with editing suites, a recording studio, a Foley stage, a Color Grading suite, and a Dolby ATMOS® theater.
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Sarasota Art Museum Free Second Sunday
Sarasota Art Museum
11 am–5 pm
Enjoy a day of art and family fun at Sarasota Art Museum! On the second Sunday of each month, we offer free admission for visitors, special performances and art-making activities for the whole family.
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