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Thaleia G. Dasberg almost blends into Truman Adams' ballet mural at Rosemary Square. (Photo: Andrea Hildebrand)

Rosemary Square mural illustrate, exemplify district's artistic character

5-panel group like a 'welcome' sign and an open invitation for selfies

by: Klint Lowry

Visual Art Feb 5, 2020

Doug Baird installs one of the 50 billboard-size images in the Embracing Our Differences exhibit in Bayfront Park. (Photos: Klint Lowry)

Embracing Our Differences focuses on the big picture

Organization know for its outdoor exhibit prioritizes education

by: Klint Lowry

Visual Art Jan 29, 2020

Art Battle made its debut in Sarasota on 2019. This year, battle will be held back-to-back in Venice and Sarasota. (Courtesy photos)

Art Battle to be waged once more locally — actually, twice more

Speed-painting competitions in Sarasota, Venice this weekend; state finals here in March

by: Klint Lowry

Visual Art Jan 22, 2020

Peter Max's "Love" poster

Chasen Galleries presenting Peter Max retrospective

120 images provide full-color flashbacks from the '60s to the present

by: Klint Lowry

Visual Art Jan 8, 2020

Shadow and substance coexist in Miwa Matrawek's "The World Made itself: Myth and Infrastructure."

2019 A+ E Year in Review

Looking back, here are a few notable moments to get you started

by: Klint Lowry

Visual Art Dec 25, 2019

Vik Muniz created a life-size replica of his favorite Matchbox car, right down to the chipped paint.

Sarasota Art Museum makes colorful entrance

Galleries devoted to contemporary art launch with 2 visually vivid exhibitions

by: Klint Lowry

Visual Art Dec 18, 2019

Bruce Rodgers, executive director of the Hermitage Artist retreat since its inception, feels the time is right for the retreat and for him to pass the torch. (Klint Lowry)

Bruce Rodgers makes graceful retreat

After 15 years, Hermitage Artist Retreat's executive director stepping down

by: Klint Lowry

Visual Art Dec 18, 2019

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