2026 Arts Summit: Advancing Sarasota's Creative Future
Join us at the Mertz Theatre for thought-provoking presentations on the issues shaping the future of the arts, along with special performances by local organizations that make Sarasota one of Florida’s leading creative regions.
Featured Speakers:
- Alicia Brown: Visual Artist and Educator, SPAACES Foundation, Petticoat Painters
- Sarah Cartwright: Chief Curator and Ulla R. Searing Curator of Collections, The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art
- Terry Connor: Superintendent, Sarasota County Schools
- Tim Jaeger: Visual Artist, Co-Owner, 502 Gallery, Director of Galleries and Chief Curator, Ringling College of Art + Design
- Tania Vergara-Perez: Founder and Choreographer, Tania Vergara Dance-Theater
Featured Topics & Presentations:
- How the arts enhance our community’s quality of life
- How creativity sparks meaningful dialogue and connection between groups
- Artscape: creating affordable housing for our creative workforce
Performances Include:
- Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota
- Asolo Repertory Theatre
- Key Chorale Vocal Quartet
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