Ringling College’s dynamic laboratory for the exploration of contemporary art
Sarasota Art Museum offers thought-provoking exhibitions and education programs that start conversations and amplify the city’s creative spirit. As Sarasota’s only museum focused solely on contemporary artists and their work, the Museum features a constant rotation of exhibitions, site-specific installations, and artist commissions.
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With no permanent collection and expansive, cathedral-like spaces to host rotating exhibitions, the Museum provides contemporary artists unique opportunities to launch new works, collaborate, and engage with audiences.
In addition to 15,000 square feet of dedicated exhibition and gallery space, the Museum offers unparalleled opportunities for Ringling College students and alumni, and students of all ages from the community to explore the visual arts through multi-session classes and drop-in artmaking opportunities like Saturday Studios and Your Wednesday Playdate.
The Museum is home to a robust portfolio of education programs, including the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Ringling College, which offers a variety of courses and events for adult learners, and The Studios at SAM.
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