For The Sake of Art -
Centennial Season Events
Art, Actually
Our new speaker series, Art, Actually, explores how art intersects with identity, community, and change through conversations with artists, curators, and cultural leaders.
$15 for New Friends of the Art Center
Free for Members
Registration/ticket details coming soon.
2025: Oct 29 | Dec 10
2026: Jan 21 | Feb 11 | March 4 | April 1 | May 6 | June 3 | Sep 16
Second Fridays: Creative Happy Hour
Every 2nd Friday | 6–8 pm | November 2025 – September 2026 (except August)
Art Center Sarasota invites you to unwind, create, and connect during our Second Fridays Creative Happy Hour series with hands-on printmaking nights, casual musical performances, art trivia nights, and more.
$15 for New Friends of the Art Center
Free for Members
Whether you're into jazz, collage, costume drawing, or just a great night out, there's something for everyone. Celebrate 100 years of community and creativity with us, one Friday at a time.
Registration/ticket details coming soon.
2025: Nov 14 | Dec 12
2026: Jan 9 | Feb 13 | March 13 | April 10 | May 8 | June 12 | July 10 | Sep 11
Saturday Night Sketch Club
Monthly | Saturdays, 5:30–7 pm
$5 Members | $15 for New Friends of the Art Center
Dates, registration and ticket details coming soon.
Come on down to the Art Center for a relaxed evening of drawing and creativity featuring art-making with costumed models, still lifes, and refreshments.
Open to all skill levels—bring your own sketchbook & supplies.
Beer and wine are available for purchase.
Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere where you can sketch, explore, and connect with fellow creatives.
Inaugural Authors + Illustrators Book Fair
Join us for Art Center Sarasota’s first-ever Book Fair and Author & Illustrator Showcase, celebrating the creative voices of our own community.
Saturday, Dec 6, 12-4 pm, Free
Meet local writers, illustrators, book artists, and zinesters—all members of our vibrant creative network. Browse a selection of handmade books, prints, and publications, and enjoy readings, signings, live demos, and family-friendly activities throughout the day. Whether you’re a reader, writer, artist, or simply curious, this event honors the power of storytelling and visual expression—right here at our ACS home.
Applications for a booth are open from Tuesday, July 15 - Sunday, October 19, 2025.
Artists will be notified of acceptance no later then Friday, October 24, 2025.
All books, illustrations and book art must be for sale with prices ranging from $15 - $500.
All participants will be provided with a 5’ table and chair to present their work. Artists are encouraged to bring in additional display items to supplement their table setup.
Beaux Arts Ball
YES, the legendary Beaux Arts Ball is back! This Centennial revival will be a spectacular evening of creativity, performance, and celebration—an event worthy of 100 years. Details coming soon!
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 5 pm
To become an event sponsor, please contact Katherine at katherine@artsarasota.org
Artists on Art - A Peer Critique
Meet with fellow artists for a peer critique to foster artistic growth through constructive and insightful feedback on your work. The meetings are planned by medium and held monthly at Art Center Sarasota.
Medium: Photography
10:30 am-12:30 pm, $5 registration fee per meeting
We invite photographers to show and discuss their work, share resources and ideas, and meet other artists in their discipline.
Coming up:
Saturday, July 19, 2025, click to register
Monday, Aug 18, 2025, click to register
Monday, Sep 15, 2025, click to register
Monday, Oct 20, 2025, click to register
Make a gift to support our Centennial Celebration and leave a vibrant legacy of creativity, connection, and community.