Arts Advocates preserves the past and invests in the future through arts-related programming, scholarships, and our unparalleled collection of works by Sarasota Art Colony artists.

Arts Advocates Gallery

Open Saturdays from 2-4 pm
Free Docent Tours at 3 pm!
Contact us for Private Group Tours

Upcoming Events

Our luncheons, workshops, educational tours, and art talks inspire creativity, advance education, and connect the community to the arts.

Scholarships

$1,000,000+ awarded to local students through our scholarship program.

Events

Enjoy speakers, workshops, and educational programs.

Collection

Our permanent art collection features the works of Florida artists.

With thanks to our sponsors

Arts and Cultural Alliance logo

Community Foundation of Sarasota logo

Patterson Foundation logo

Selby Foundation logo

Fine Arts Society of Sarasota, Inc.
PO Box 1432
Sarasota, FL 34230-1432


The Fine Arts Society of Sarasota, Inc. is a “501(c)(3) Nonprofit Tax-Exempt Organization licensed in 1969 – a charity for Education/School Systems services.” The organization promotes, encourages, supports and generally furthers the best interests of the arts in Florida and in particular, recognizes, honors and perpetuates the fine arts, creative products and works of Florida artists.

A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES AT WWW.800HELPFLA.COM OR BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.