Arts in Sarasota

Upcoming arts events around Sarasota.

Tuesday, October 20

Art at Noon | Christopher Jones

Tue, Oct 20 · 12 PM–1 PM

Join Christopher Jones, Curator of Photography and Media Art at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, in a discussion about SAM’s exhibition, Presence.

Price: see link

Wednesday, October 21

Botanical Paint & Print

Wed, Oct 21 · 1 PM–4 PM · Downtown Sarasota campus, 1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

Get ready to explore the amazing art of printmaking with a botanical twist!

Free

Saturday, October 24

Artist Talk: Eszter Sziksz

Sat, Oct 24 · 1 PM–2 PM

Join us for an artist talk to mark the opening of Seeking by award-winning artist and Ringling Faculty member Eszter Sziksz.

Price: see link

Tuesday, October 27

Mote A-Scare-ium

Tue, Oct 27 · 2:30 PM–5 PM · Mote Science Education Aquarium, 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota

Celebrate the Halloween season during Mote A-scare-ium!

Price: see link

Thursday, October 29

Art on Film | Gerard Richter Painting

Thu, Oct 29 · 2 PM–4 PM

Join us for a screening of Gerhard Richter Painting , a rare, intimate look inside the studio of master artist Gerhard Richter as he creates his monumental abstract paintings.

Price: see link

Beginner’s Watercolor en Plein Air

Thu, Oct 29 · 2 PM–5 PM · Downtown Sarasota campus, 1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

Connect with nature through art in this engaging, hands-on workshop designed for aspiring botanical illustrators.

Free

Monday, November 9

Curator’s Tour | Chie Fueki: Painting the Floating World

Mon, Nov 9 · 1 PM–2 PM

Look closely and learn more about the exhibition Chie Fueki: Painting the Floating World with SAM’s Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art.

Price: see link

Tuesday, November 10

Inside the Art World

Tue, Nov 10 · 11 AM–12 PM

Join art appraiser and advisor Elana Rubinfeld as we discuss the latest art world news, trends and gossip.

Price: see link

Wednesday, November 11

Splash of Color: Buoy Paint Night

Wed, Nov 11 · 6 PM–9 PM · Florida Keys Brewing Company, 81611 Old Hwy, Islamorada

Get creative for coral restoration with Mote Marine Laboratory!

$30

Tuesday, November 17

Art at Noon | Eszter Sziksz

Tue, Nov 17 · 12 PM–1 PM

Join artist and Ringling College faculty member Eszter Sziksz in a discussion about her solo exhibition, Seeking.

Price: see link

Thursday, November 19

Art on Film | Love, Cecil

Thu, Nov 19 · 2 PM–4 PM

Join us for a screening of Love, Cecil , an elegant look at Cecil Beaton, the dazzling photographer and designers who defined 20th century style and glamour.

Price: see link

Friday, November 20

Mote’s 4th Annual Reef Revival Fest 2026

Fri, Nov 20 · 5 PM–9 PM · Mote’s Islamorada Coral Nursery at Bud N’ Mary’s Marina, 79851 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL

Join Mote Marine Laboratory at our 4th Annual Reef Revival Fest!

Price: see link

Monday, November 30

Directors Tour

Mon, Nov 30 · 1 PM–2 PM

Look closely and learn more about this season’s exhibitions with Sarasota Art Museum’s Executive Director, Virginia Shearer.

Price: see link

Tuesday, December 8

Inside the Art World

Tue, Dec 8 · 11 AM–12 PM

Join art appraiser and advisor Elana Rubinfeld as we discuss the latest art world news, trends and gossip.

Price: see link