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Award-winning and internationally recognized artist Janet Echelman (American) is renowned for her soaring installations that merge ancient craft with cutting-edge technology. Using centuries-old fishing net knotting techniques, Echelman transforms humble materials into ethereal sculptures that visualize natural phenomena and the interconnectedness of humanity and the environment.
Radical Softness offers a rare, intimate look at Echelman’s artistic evolution, tracing her journey from early explorations in drawing, painting, and textiles to the monumental, netted sculptures that have redefined public spaces around the world. This exhibition contextualizes the artist’s practice, revealing the narratives, influences, and processes that drive her work. At its core, the exhibition highlights Echelman’s use of softness as a powerful tool—not only in material but as a philosophy. Showcasing a selection of works from across all four decades of the artist’s path-breaking career, along with a series of never-before-seen cyanotypes, Radical Softness reveals how an artist’s work can bring people together and carve out space for reflection in an ever-changing world.
Founded in New York City and based in Boston, Studio Echelman’s impact is global. A recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship, Harvard Loeb Fellowship, Smithsonian American Ingenuity Award, Aspen Institute Henry Crown Fellowship, and Fulbright Lectureship, her monumental sculptures span five continents. Recent commissions include Remembering the Future at the MIT Museum (2025), Butterfly Rest Stop in Frisco, Texas (2024), Current in Columbus, Ohio (2023), Bending Arc at the St. Pete Pier in Florida (2020), Earthtime Korea (2020), Impatient Optimist at The Gates Foundation in Seattle (2015), and 1.8 Renwick at the Smithsonian American Art Museum (2015), among others.
Janet Echelman: Radical Softness is organized by Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College of Art and Design and curated by Lacie Barbour, associate curator of exhibitions at Sarasota Art Museum.

Image: Janet Echelman (American). Study (Butterfly Rest Stop 1/9 scale), Rome, Italy, 2022. Courtesy of the artist. Photo: Giovanni DeAngelis.

Imagine Museum proudly participates in Museums for All — simply present your SNAP Benefit card and photo ID to one of our associates upon arrival and enjoy $3.00 admission to the museum. Children ages 6 and under are free.

MAACM Luna Moth Glass Class
Tuesday, March 31 and April 7, 2026; 10am to 1pm
Long a cultural and spiritual symbol of transformation, this striking luna moth makes for a great decoration you can craft in this level 1 leaded glass class. Registration for this class includes two 3-hr glass sessions, 3/31 and 4/7. Closed-toed shoes are required to participate in class. Class fee: Non-members: $125, Members $110.

Join us for an artistic journey geared toward young artventurers every Saturday! Led by our friendly associates, children ages 4-11 will be guided through our world-class glass art galleries. They will then have the opportunity to unleash their imagination and express themselves with a fun and engaging craft activity.

Mexican sculptor Jacobo Alonso brings a dynamic new body of textile work to Central Florida in this site-specific exhibition. Situated Body reimagines the classical human form through contemporary materials, especially felt, transforming traditional sculpture into colorful, expressive abstraction. Inspired by both pre-Columbian traditions and the Art Center’s Mayan Revival architecture, Alonso’s work, created during his 2025 residency at A&H, challenges assumptions about form, identity, and material.

Southeastern Premiere. Ernestine Ashworth spends her 17th birthday agonizing over her insignificance in the universe. Soon enough, it’s her 18th birthday. Even sooner, her 41st. Her 70th. Her 101st. Five generations, an infinity of dreams, and one cake baked over a century.

Step into the spotlight with One Hit Wonders, a toe-tapping celebration of those unforgettable songs that lit up the charts and became part of our lives. From the epic storytelling of “American Pie” to the carefree whistle of “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” this show celebrates the artists who gave us a single great hit. Quirky, charming, and packed with guilty pleasures, One Hit Wonders proves that sometimes one hit is all you need.

The Downtown Tampa Lions Club has been serving our community since 1925 and the Al Desilet Memorial is our only fundraiser. Join us for a fun filled day of Golf at the Carrollwood Country Club on April 6th 2026 starting with a shot gun start at 8:00 AM. There will be prizes for longest drive, closest to the pin, best team score, putting contest and more! The cost is $150 per player, which includes 18 holes of golf with a cart, refreshments throughout the course and a banquet. Please contact Mike Pelzer at 586-530-0157 or pelzermichael@yahoo.com for more information. A flyer is also attached

Inovine Scientific Meetings is pleased to extend a warm invitation to attend the 6th International Conference on Cardiology & Cardiovascular Diseases (ICCCD 2026), scheduled to take place from April 06–08, 2026, at the MIDAS Palace Hotel, Rome, Italy.

This prestigious CPD-accredited conference will bring together leading cardiologists, researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals from around the world to explore the theme: “Digital Heartbeat: Innovations Transforming Cardiovascular Care.”

For more details, visit: https://cardiomeetings.com/

Join us for a dynamic and enriching experience featuring groundbreaking research presentations, expert-led sessions, and invaluable networking opportunities with global leaders in cardiovascular science and medicine.

Best regards,
Jenny Chiara | Program Manager
6th International Cardiology & Cardiovascular Diseases Conference 2026
Email: cardiologycongress@inovineconferences.com
Phone: +1-662-601-8380
WhatsApp: +1 (514) 446-9130

We are pleased to invite you to the 6th International Conference on Cardiology & Cardiovascular Diseases (ICCCD 2026), taking place on April 06–08, 2026, at the prestigious MIDAS Palace Hotel in Rome, Italy.

This distinguished CPD-accredited conference will gather renowned cardiologists, clinical researchers, healthcare professionals, and medical innovators from across the globe to explore the central theme: “Digital Heartbeat: Innovations Transforming Cardiovascular Care.”

The program will feature keynote sessions, expert-led workshops, and networking opportunities with thought leaders in cardiovascular medicine—offering a dynamic platform to exchange ideas, present research, and address pressing challenges in the field.

Whether attending in person or joining virtually, participants will gain valuable insights into the latest breakthroughs in cardiovascular science, technology, and clinical practice.

For more details, visit: https://cardiomeetings.com/

We look forward to welcoming you in Rome!

Best regards,
Jenny Chiara | Program Manager
ICCCD 2026 | Rome, Italy
Email: cardiologycongress@inovineconferences.com
Phone: +1-662-601-8380
WhatsApp: +1 (514) 446-9130