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Sarasota Named One of TIME Magazine’s World’s Greatest Places

Sarasota Art Museum

Sarasota Named One of TIME Magazine’s World’s Greatest Places

Sarasota Art Museum

Ringling College of Art and Design sits at the center in one of the world’s greatest places: our sunny, beach-town of Sarasota, Florida — and we’re not just tooting our own horn, it’s stated officially by TIME magazine in this year’s World’s 100 Greatest Places! And while our campus may not be at the literal geological center, we are proving to be a major factor in Sarasota’s global imprint as it becomes a cultural epicenter of the US and the world. 

“Sarasota is proving itself a vital cultural capital with the new Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College, housed in the former Sarasota High School building, with exhibitions featuring the work of artists such as Robert Colescott, Charles McGill, and Samo Davis.” 

TIME Magazine, World’s 100 Greatest Places 2021

Located off of South Tamiami Trail, the high school-turned-museum houses groundbreaking exhibitions that honor the ‘proven-to-be-successful’ vision of appreciating the arts, education, and diversity. From visually stunning, thought-provoking contemporary works and immersive, dynamic programs, the featured artists past and present have been the vitality of the Museum’s growing cultural impact. The current artist exhibitions mentioned in the TIME magazine article are worth a look (if not in person, definitely online) if only for a taste of what we mean; commentary on current social climates in, well, exactly as described: thought-provoking, groundbreaking, and if I may add another, important societal matters. 

Samo Davis, Happiness in ROYGBIV, featured until October 31, 2021; A spark of joy within the difficult times of the past year. Photo Courtesy of Sarasota Art Museum
Samo Davis, Happiness in ROYGBIV, featured until October 31, 2021; A spark of joy within the difficult times of the past year. Photo Courtesy of Sarasota Art Museum
Charles McGill, Shredded Quilt II, 2016, featured in his exhibition, Charles McGill: In the Rough, commentating on the class and racial inequalities in golf, until November 21, 2021. Photo Credit: Jenny Gorman
Charles McGill, Shredded Quilt II, 2016, featured in his exhibition, Charles McGill: In the Rough, commentating on the class and racial inequalities in golf, until November 21, 2021. Photo Credit: Jenny Gorman

General admission being $15, and many opportunities to visit free of charge (Cross College Alliance students, Ringling College students, faculty, and staff, and veterans with IDs, as well as the last Sunday of every month being free to everyone!), the accessibility of the Museum’s diverse collections both in person and online has lent a massive hand in the cultural visibility of Sarasota. Our community will only continue to see the city flourish with the arts, and as creatives ourselves, perhaps we will all play a part in the making of a future cultural capital.

Written by Ally Caitlin, Entertainment Design, ’23 

Interested in learning more? Plan your visit to the Sarasota Art Museum here, and why not take a peek into the online exhibitions while you’re there! 

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Patron Type # of Items Type of Material Borrowing Time
Student 40 Books 3 weeks
CDs and CD-ROMs 3 days
DVDs and Blu-Ray 3 days
Magazines (unbound) 3 day
Magazines/Annuals (bound) 5 days
Videogames* 7 days
Faculty and Staff 40 Books 6 weeks
CDs and CD-ROMs 3 days
DVDs and Blu-Ray 7 days
Magazines (unbound) 3 day
Magazines/Annuals (bound) 5 days
Videogames* 7 days
Trustee, Alumni, Cross College Alliance, and  15 Books 3 weeks
Ringling College LibraryAssociation Members CDs and CD-ROMs 3 days
DVDs and Blu-Ray 3 days
Magazines (unbound) 3 day
Magazines/Annuals (bound) 5 days
Videogames* N/A
PreCollege 5 Books 3 weeks
CDs and CD-ROMs 3 days
DVDs and Blu-Ray 3 days
Magazines (unbound) 3 day
Magazines/Annuals (bound) 5 days
Videogames* N/A
Local Teacher 15 Books 3 weeks
CDs and CD-ROMs 3 days
DVDs and Blu-Ray 3 days
Magazines (unbound) 3 day
Magazines/Annuals (bound) 5 days
Videogames* N/A
Chartwell’s and Follett employees located at Ringling 15 Books 3 weeks
CDs and CD-ROMs 3 days
DVDs and Blu-Ray 3 days
Magazines (unbound) 3 day
Magazines/Annuals (bound) 5 days
Videogames* N/A
*The video game collection supports the research and teaching of the Game Art & Design program. Video games may not be checked out by Alumni, Ringling College Library Association members or Family members.

Spaces

The Alfred R. Goldstein Library features a wide variety of quiet, group study, and work process spaces. Looking for a quiet study area? Make your way up to the 3rd floor to look for a book in the Research Collection or peruse the new art magazines while relaxing in comfortable seating. When the weather is nice, you can take your coffee from Roberta’s Café on the first floor to one of the four terraces to work outside and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Looking for meeting space to get together with a group? Check out the group study rooms, which are available on all three floors of the Goldstein Library. The 10 group study rooms are available to students on a first-come first served basis, or available for booking by Ringling College faculty and staff for group and class meetings.

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By appointment only from Monday – Friday 9:30 am – 4:30 pm, no drop-ins. Closed Saturday and Sunday.

Contact specialcollections@c.ringling.edu to schedule an appointment.

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