Belonging and Culture: Stories of Impact
April 6, 2021
Community Voices: Arts & Healing
Editor’s Note: This article was inspired by the insights shared during a Spring 2021 session of “Community Voices,” a series of virtual panel discussions that was created by…
April 6, 2021
Robots, Collections, and Healing Connections at The Ringling
Laura Steefel-Moore is Head of Educational Programs at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. The newest tour guide at The Ringling weighs only 18 pounds and is made of metal, 3-D printed…
April 3, 2021
An Artful Approach to Community Healing
What defines an artistic masterpiece? Some point to technique, others admiration. While the beauty of a piece will always remain in the eye of the beholder, a year of instability across all st…
March 31, 2021
The Building Blocks of Nonprofit Capacity
Dear Friends: Childhood favorite toys like a box of LEGO® or Lincoln Logs gave many of us our first taste of complex thinking. Between sorting shapes, sizes, and colors, we also had to thi…
March 25, 2021
Serving Food for the Spirit al Fresco with the Sarasota Orchestra
Guided by a belief in the arts’ vital importance to the community’s well-being, Sarasota Orchestra has sought to share delightful, uplifting, and joyous musical experiences in a co…
March 17, 2021
Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative Panel | Diversity in Arts & Media
The Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative, a nonprofit organization that promotes using the unifying power of the arts to nurture inclusion and diversity across the regional arts and cultural land…
February 26, 2021
Carole Crosby: Philanthropic Passion in the Peforming Arts
As you might expect from the president of the Asolo Repertory Theatre board of directors, Carole Crosby cares deeply about arts and culture. It’s “what makes me tick,” she sa…
February 11, 2021
The Show Will Go On At The Sarasota Opera | Greater Sarasota
An insider’s look into one of Sarasota’s most iconic institutions ‒ the Sarasota Opera. Like the drama of a beloved opera, they share the ups and downs of their COVID journey, and…
January 22, 2021
Asolo Rep Receives Strategic Partnership Grant for 2020-21 Season
Through the generosity of the EdExploreSRQ for Performing Arts Explorations, John and Dorothy Brennan Charitable Fund, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County recently awarded Asolo Repert…
January 14, 2021
Embracing Our Differences receives support for EdExploreSRQ initiatives
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County recently awarded Embracing Our Differences a $31,488 grant, which will help fund the cost of EOD’s 2020-2021 EdExploreSRQ initiatives, includi…
January 14, 2021
Learning a Legacy with Sailor Circus | Greater Sarasota
The Circus Arts have been a part of Sarasota's legacy for many years. Explore the intertwined stories of an award-winning seasoned performer and an up-and-coming teen trainee, and learn why ed…
January 8, 2021
Project Pride SRQ Unites Community with The Brunch Show
Project Pride SRQ ’s first year as a nonprofit was unique. The organization officially launched in 2020 to unite Sarasota’s LGBTQ community with its allies, seeking to celebrate in…