Ringling Museum

For decades, Sarasota’s Beaux Arts Ball was the social event of the year. By the ‘50s, it had become so popular that it had to be moved from the Lido Casino to the Municipal Auditorium so spectators could buy tickets and watch the gala from the balcony. As part of its centennial celebration, Art Center Sarasota is bringing back this Beaux Arts extravaganza.

Southwest Florida’s museums regularly curate traveling art exhibitions as well as artworks from their permanent collections. During the month of August, five new exhibitions open, eight close and 16 others continue their runs.

Southwest Florida’s museums regularly curate traveling art exhibitions as well as artworks from their permanent collections. During July, two exhibitions open, one closes and 24 others continue their runs.

Southwest Florida’s museums regularly curate traveling art exhibitions as well as artworks from their permanent collections. During the month of June, three new exhibitions open, six close and 17 others continue their runs. Read here for information on each exhibition.

In May, four exhibitions open, three close and 16 others continue their runs at Southwest Florida museums.

April is a month in flux for Southwest Florida's museums, with four exhibitions opening, seven closing and 14 others continuing their runs.

Southwest Florida’s museums regularly curate traveling art exhibitions as well as artworks from their permanent collections. During the month of March, visitors will find 18 visual art exhibitions in museums from Sarasota to Naples.

Southwest Florida’s museums regularly curate traveling art exhibitions as well as artworks from their permanent collections. During the month of February, visitors will find the following shows in museums from Sarasota to Naples.