Sarasota and the arts share a history. John and Mable Ringling made Sarasota their home in 1911, building a mansion/museum that now houses a superb collection of famed paintings from around the world. Famous authors, syndicated comic strip artists and movie stars live here right alongside the locals. The city is also home to the Ringling College of Art & Design, which produces highly sought animators and graphic artists, and New College, frequently named among the nation’s best private colleges. Downtown Sarasota bustles with art galleries, outdoor dining, retail shops and playhouses.
The April arts scene in Tampa Bay has the debut of the Spring Ybor Arts Tour, a production of "Beauty and the Beast" for the annual American Stage in the Park, Bob Devin Jones' final play at The Studio@620 after 20 years as artistic director, and much more.
A busy February on the Tampa Bay arts scene includes Black History Month events, a celebration of the arts in Ybor City, new exhibitions across the Bay Area and a slew of events at the Dalí and Tampa Museum of Art.
The SHINE Mural Festival, the debut exhibition of the USF Contemporary Art Museum Generator and two large-scale art installations at Water Street Tampa are highlights of the Tampa Bay arts scene in October.
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July art happenings around Tampa Bay include local emerging artists, icons of American photography, a new outlet for aspiring artists and more.
Satisfy your creative cravings by visiting local arts exhibits, museums, galleries, performances, public art walks, and more in April.
Do you appreciate thoughtful perspectives and creative interpretation? Explore social justice issues, Cuban immigration, Black history, climate change, Florida life, and more on display at museums, galleries, and theaters from Tampa to Tarpon Springs to Largo to Sarasota during February.
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