Visual Arts

Ancient Art Revived

River Statues at The Ringling

These two bronze copies of original Roman works meant fertility to their makers.

07/25/2017 By Isabel Lower

New Faces

The Ringling Highlights Portraits from the Permanent Collection with the Posed Exhibit

Featuring portraits of celebrities and anonymous faces from the 20th century.

07/12/2017 By Stephanie Hagan

Luxury on Wheels

Riding the Rails of History with John Ringling's Wisconsin

The private rail car, restored to its former glory, is a popular sight at the Circus Museum.

07/10/2017 By Isabel Lower

Rainy Day Fun

Things to Do on a Rainy Day

Don’t let the occasional shower get you down. There’s still plenty to do.

06/30/2017 By Staff

Preview

Skyway: A Contemporary Collaboration Exhibit at the Ringling Opens Simultaneously in Three Museums

The exhibit is a three-parter, on view at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota, the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg and the Tampa Museum of Art.

06/28/2017 By Stephanie Hagan

Family Fun Guide

19 Great Things to Do With Kids in Sarasota

You won’t sweat a summer with kids with these great activities.

06/28/2017 By Kay Kipling

Hidden Gems

Salvador Dalí Fancied Himself a Jeweler

In 1949, Dalí tapped into this medium of adornment with jaw-dropping, must-see pieces. An upcoming exhibit at The Dalí Museum will showcase them.

06/22/2017 By Heather Dunhill

A Little Big Top

Step Right Up to the Howard Bros. Circus Model at The Ringling

The meticulous replica of a traveling circus has been decades in the making.

06/14/2017 By Alice Murphy

Preview

A Sneak Peek at the Ringling's Eternal Offerings Exhibit

The Ringling premieres a show of a collection of Chinese ritual bronzes.

06/07/2017 By Stephanie Hagan

Art Treasures

Everything You Need to Know About The Ringling's David

Get to know The Ringling's version of Michelangelo's masterpiece.

05/31/2017 By Alice Murphy

Animal Attraction

A Monumental Sculpture Exhibition Comes to The Ringling

Ai Weiwei's Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads is made up of 12 huge bronze sculptures.

05/25/2017 By Kay Kipling

Best of Sarasota 2017

Best of Sarasota 2017: Best New Arts & Entertainment

Our editors' top picks from Sarasota's arts and culture scene.

04/26/2017 By Staff

Fond Farewell

A Fond Farewell to Longboat Key Center for the Arts

After six decades, the art center closes this month.

04/26/2017 By Kay Kipling

Message on a Billboard

A Look at Diversity with Embracing Our Differences

The annual outdoor exhibit at Bayfront Park brings together works from around the world.

04/25/2017 By Kay Kipling

Wild About Warhol

Selby Gardens Finds the Flowers in Pop Legend Andy Warhol's Work for a New Exhibition

The Flowers in the Factory show will be on exhibit at the gardens in 2018.

04/24/2017 By Kay Kipling

The Art of Ashes

Sarasota-Based Eternal Ware Creates Pottery Out of Human Remains

A rise in cremations sparks a business opportunity.

03/29/2017 By Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell

Only in Sarasota

Only in Sarasota: Ca'd'Zan

This month: Ca’ d’Zan at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

03/28/2017 Illustrations by John Pirman

Purple Reign

Ringling Grad Syd Weiler Is the Creator of the Insanely Popular "Trash Dove"

How a Sarasota resident designed and dealt with her internationally famous pigeon illustration.

03/16/2017 By Riley Board

All Sewn Up

This Month's "Quilts in Paradise" Goes Beyond the Expected

The show features artistic creations that are inspired by Sarasota sights.

03/01/2017 By Kay Kipling

Get Into the Groove

Meet Walker Lukens, the Excellent Austin Singer Who Headlines the Next Ringling Underground Concert

"Bands don't go to Florida very often, but it's actually a great place to build a fanbase because of that. Audiences are a little more appreciative of people coming."

02/17/2017 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Sarasota Magazine

Visual Arts

River Statues at The Ringling

The Ringling Highlights Portraits from the Permanent Collection with the Posed Exhibit

Riding the Rails of History with John Ringling's Wisconsin

Things to Do on a Rainy Day

Skyway: A Contemporary Collaboration Exhibit at the Ringling Opens Simultaneously in Three Museums

19 Great Things to Do With Kids in Sarasota

Salvador Dalí Fancied Himself a Jeweler

Step Right Up to the Howard Bros. Circus Model at The Ringling

A Sneak Peek at the Ringling's Eternal Offerings Exhibit

Everything You Need to Know About The Ringling's David

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