Sarasota Performing Arts Center workshops scheduled for Feb. 11

Tuesday, Feb. 11 will be a big day for proponents of a new Sarasota Performing Arts Center.

At 10 a.m., the Sarasota City Commission will hold a workshop to discuss design refinements and possibly more details on construction costs. Then at 3 p.m., residents and other interested parties may attend a community town hall presented by the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation at Municipal Auditorium at 801 N. Tamiami Trail. 

The workshop will provide an opportunity to learn about the latest design updates by the architects of Renzo Piano Building Workshop and to speak directly with the leadership of Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation and the city. 

The workshop will offer insights into the evolving design concepts and vision for the new Sarasota Performing Arts Center, including parking, integration into The Bay park, patron access and more. 

Previous workshop sessions were held on July 16, 2024, when architects working on the design were introduced and received input from attendees. Another pair of workshops on Sept. 18, 2024 displayed the initial design concepts for the SPAC.

To reserve a seat at the community workshop, visit PerformingArtsFoundation.org. The City Commission workshop will be held at Sarasota City Hall. The meeting may be viewed live at sarasotafl.gov.