Community Calendar

The monthly Saturday Night Sketch Club offers chill, creative vibes with costumed models or themed 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.

2nd Fridays Creative Happy Hour brings the party to the gallery and transforms Art Center Sarasota into a vibrant hub of creativity, conversation, and connection.

Put your art smarts to the test! Join us for an energetic night of trivia celebrating everything from classical masterpieces and contemporary icons to Sarasota’s local legends and weird art history facts. Whether you’re an art history buff or just winging it, this evening promises friendly competition, laughs, and creativity that colors outside the lines. $15 for New Friends of the Art Center, FREE for Members.

The International Conference on Public Health and Health Care System (ICPHHCS2025), organized by Conplus Meetings, will be held from December 08-10, 2025 in Paris, France. This prestigious conference provides a premier platform for public health professionals, policymakers, researchers and healthcare practitioners to engage in discussions on the latest advancements, share critical insights and explore collaborative approaches to addressing complex health challenges.

2nd Fridays Creative Happy Hour brings the party to the gallery and transforms Art Center Sarasota into a vibrant hub of creativity, conversation, and connection.

Unleash your inner elf and make your own one-of-a-kind holiday cards! This festive drop-in workshop offers a mix of creative techniques—like block printing, stamping, and collage—to help you craft greetings that truly sleigh. Perfect for gifting, decorating, or sending some extra love by mail. Come in your favorite ugly Christmas sweater—there might be a jolly little prize for the most festive look! $15 for New Friends of the Art Center, FREE for Members.

2nd Fridays Creative Happy Hour brings the party to the gallery and transforms Art Center Sarasota into a vibrant hub of creativity, conversation, and connection.

Local filmmaker and film historian Danny Canton presents Alfred Hitchcock’s suspenseful masterpiece Vertigo. Enjoy popcorn, adult beverages, and a thrilling deep dive into the film’s twists, symbolism, and cinematic legacy—guided by Danny’s expert (and entertaining!) perspective. $15 for New Friends of the Art Center, FREE for Members.