Florida Finds/Michael Knapp - Replaced/Instructor Showcase
2023-10-12 - 2023-11-17 | Herrig Center for the Arts
Michael Knapp
Replaced
Curated Exhibition
Searle Gallery
Technology has been working its way into our daily lives since the end of World War II. Once a thing relegated to factories and industry, technology has changed our lives for the better…or has it?
What do we lose when we let technology in?
Florida Finds
All Media Open Juried Show
Kellogg Gallery
An open juried show that asks artists to share their favorite Florida find, whether that is a favorite beach, native creature, local seafood shack, the myriad of natural springs, or a favorite fishing pier.
Herrig Center for the Arts Instructor Showcase
Reid Hodges Gallery
Herrig Center for the Arts is proud to highlight the works of our very talented faculty. All mediums are represented, including silver-smithing, pottery, watercolor, acrylics, oil, sculpture, pastels, scratchboard, fused and stained glass, mixed media and more.
Opening Reception: October 12, 5 – 7 pm

Nights Out: Holiday Ornament with Sarah Bocchi
2023-10-27 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Herrig Center for the Arts
Come with a friend, go home with a piece of art you’ve created! Includes all supplies, complimentary wine or beer, and snacks. Must be 21+.

Nights Out - Barbara Doty - Paint A Baby Pig with Watercolor Pencils
2023-11-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Herrig Center for the Arts
Come with a friend, go home with a piece of art you’ve created! Includes all supplies, complimentary beer or wine and snacks. Must be 21+.

Nights Out: Holiday Market Basket with Kay Johnson
2023-11-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Herrig Center for the Arts
Come with a friend, go home with a piece of art you’ve created. Includes all supplies, complimentary wine or beer, and snacks. Must be 21+.

Joyful Expressions Open Juried Show & Holiday Extravaganza
2023-11-21 - 2023-12-29 | Herrig Center for the Arts
Joyful Expressions
All Media Open Juried Show
Kellogg & Reid Hodges Galleries
Artists are asked to share with us what brings joy to their lives this time of year. Is it family gatherings, making cookies, decorating the tree, or something else that lightens the heart for you?
Opening Reception November 30, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Free and open to the public

ACM Holiday Extravaganza
2023-11-21 - 2023-12-29 | Herrig Center for the Arts
Herrig Center for the Arts Holiday Extravaganza
Searle Gallery
Back and bigger than before, Herrig Center for the Arts is proud to present the 2023 Holiday Extravaganza, featuring holiday trees decked to their fullest with thousands of handmade ornaments, handmade holiday décor, gifts and more.
Opening Reception: November 30, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Free and open to the public

Nights Out: Barbara Doty Flower in Bloom with Watercolor Pencils
2023-12-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Herrig Center for the Arts

Standing Out In The Crowd by Heather Arenas
2024-01-03 - 2024-01-26 | Herrig Center for the Arts
January 3 – January 26, 2023
Opening Reception January 4, 5:00 – 7:00 pm Heather will do a demonstration during the first half of the opening reception.
Searle Gallery
Artist Heather Arenas presents a continuation of her original oil painting body of work “The Museum Series”. Central to The Museum Series is the endearing yellow character “Dot”, a recurring motif paying homage to her beloved grandmothers. These influential figures played a pivotal role in kindling her artistic passion, not only by providing her with art supplies but also by exposing her to a diverse range of art forms and instilling a profound appreciation for the old masters. She often features paintings by artists she deeply admires, presenting them as if exhibited in a museum, garnering significant attention and admiration from viewers. In the new body of work, Heather takes “Dot” out to various cafe settings, while using the same Zorn palette of white, yellow, red and black. This choice of colors represents the complexities of the work, where situations can be perceived as “black and white”, yet the answers often lie in the gray areas. The artist’s dominant use of yellow in her work symbolizes her belief in the inherent goodness of people and shows her positive outlook and desire to convey optimistic themes throughout her work.

Herrig Center for the Arts Annual Member Exhibition
2024-01-04 - 2024-01-26
Herrig Center for the Arts Annual Member Exhibition
All Media Juried Exhibit
Kellogg & Reid Hodges Galleries
An all media open juried exhibit featuring the work of our members. Our members are the strength of Herrig Center for the Arts, without which we would not exist. With that strength, comes a powerhouse of talent as each year the caliber of work continues to surpass our expectations.
Opening Reception: January 4, 2024, 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Nights Out: Slab Construction for Raku with Ted Camp
2024-01-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Herrig Center for the Arts
Come with a friend, go home with a piece of art you’ve created. Includes all supplies, complimentary wine or beer, and snacks. Must be 21+.
January 5, 2024 & January 12, 2024, 6 – 9 pm

ArtistStudio
2024-01-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Herrig Center for the Arts
ArtistStudio with Heather Arenas
Saturday, January 13, 2024, 10:00 am – Noon
Join us as we host an artist chat with oil painter Heather Arenas, whose solo show “Standing Out In The Crowd” is on display in the Searle Gallery from January 3rd to January 26, 2024. Heather will first answer questions from the ArtCenter, then the audience will have an opportunity to ask the artist their own questions. Free and open to the public.
There is no charge but we ask people to call 941-746-2862 to register.

American Watercolor Society 154th Annual Traveling Exhibition
2024-01-30 - 2024-03-08 | Herrig Center for the Arts
156th American Watercolor Society Traveling Exhibition
Kellogg Gallery
Opening Reception: February 1, 5 – 7 pm

Returning to Florida, we welcome the 156th Annual American Watercolor Society Traveling exhibition. From the original exhibition of 134 watercolors, 40 paintings are selected each year to travel to a select number of galleries. Admission: $5.

Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society's Annual Aqueous Exhibition
2024-01-30 - 2024-03-08 | Herrig Center for the Arts
Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society Annual Aqueous Exhibit
Searle & Reid Hodges Galleries
A curated exhibit of talented watercolor artists from the Florida Suncoast. Formed in 1983 to foster the advancement of and promote excellence in the art of watercolor painting, this annual exhibit always displays the versatility of watercolors, from photorealism to abstract interpretations of the world around us.
Opening Reception: February 1st, 5:00 – 7:00

Expressive Faces In Watercolor With Alicia Farris
2024-02-01 - 2024-02-03 | Herrig Center for the Arts
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Feb 1, 2, 3, 9:00-3:30
Alicia Farris will share her studies of the human face in this three-day watercolor workshop. Using Alicia’s characteristic loose and colorful style, students will learn techniques to portray not just a likeness, more importantly, the personality and emotion of the human face or subject. Students will benefit from demonstrations each day as well as individual and group discussion. This workshop is designed for the painter who has at least a basic command of the watercolor medium, the serious beginner to the advanced student. Portrait painting is not a prerequisite. Alicia will work with students individually to help them nurture their own artistic journey.

Sample photos for the first day will be supplied to all students who register along with the supply list. Students will have the opportunity to work from supplied photos or their own if they wish, during the workshop.
$405 ACM Members
$455 Future Members

Nights Out - Golden Evening with Kathy Lee Patterson
2024-02-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Herrig Center for the Arts
Come with a friend, go home with a piece you’ve created!
Includes all supplies, complimentary beer or wine and snacks.
Ages 21+

Nights Out - Wine Carrier Basket with Kay Johnson
2024-03-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Herrig Center for the Arts

Snatch It Art For Grabs
2024-03-09 18:00 - 22:00 | Herrig Center for the Arts
March 9, 2024, 6-10pm
Get Ready, Get Set, Go! That’s the cry as another group of five gets ready to go for their prize at Snatch It! Art & more for grabs. Paintings, jewelry, pottery, quilts, trips, wine baskets, boat rides and weekend getaways are just some of the prizes ready to grab at this hilarious biennial event. Every prize is valued at a minimum of $250 and some are valued at over $1,000. Add delectable hors d’oeuvres, top shelf drinks and an emcee with a lot of personality and it’s not hard to see why this is such a popular event! At $150 per “Snatcher” ticket, it’s a steal! Bring a buddy and have them “Cheer” you on! Cheerer tickets are $50 and include food, beverages and lots of fun!
The event attracts art and fun lovers of all ages!
Live Music, Hors d’oeuvres, Top Shelf Drinks, Desserts

"Fine Tuned" featuring Larry Felder & Joel Hunnicutt
2024-03-12 - 2024-04-05 | Herrig Center for the Arts
Kellogg Gallery
A dual show featuring oil painter Larry Felder, known best for his hyper realistic large scale paintings and Joel Hunnicut, a wood turner from Ashville, NC, who specializes in segmented wood turning, giving his work the luminosity of glass while using the forms of ancient pottery.
Opening reception, March 14, 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Spring Forward Open Juried Show
2024-03-12 - 2024-04-05 | Herrig Center for the Arts
Spring Forward
All Media Open Juried Show
Searle & Reid Hodges Galleries
An open all media show that asks artists to share their favorite thing about spring.
Opening Reception, March 14, 5:00 – 7:00

Get Creative With Animals! With Robin Poteet
2024-03-14 - 2024-03-16 | Herrig Center for the Arts
Advanced Beginner to Advanced
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Mar 14, 15, 16 9:30-4:00
What’s not to love about painting animals — especially when it involves humor and imagination?!! This workshop is just plain fun, beginning with brainstorming ideas and numerous, short exercises. You’ll see how one creative step leads to another and another until you have a host of animals eager to be painted in out-of-the-ordinary ways. In addition to the creative aspect, you can count on Robin’s seasoned teaching skills for thorough explanations and demonstrations of watercolor techniques. By working small (8×10’ish) students will have time to create several pieces and Robin will show ways to creatively mount or frame finished pieces. She also reproduces her work on everything from pillows to notecards and will explain the process.

This workshop is a great springboard for developing creative approaches to your work, regardless of the subject. There will be time for interaction and painting throughout our three sessions. Robin demonstrates in watercolor but students may use acrylic and gouache. Let the fun begin!

Manatee County School District Annual K-12 Exhibition
2024-04-09 - 2024-04-26 | Herrig Center for the Arts
Kellogg, Searle & Reid Hodges Galleries
Opening: April 11, 5 – 7 pm
Herrig Center for the Arts once again joins with the School District of Manatee County to showcase the work of K-12 visual arts students. In Manatee County, we’re fortunate to have a Board of Education that has made a continued commitment to teaching the visual arts in its elementary, middle and high schools. By partnering with Herrig Center for the Arts, that commitment is furthered by giving these young artists a ‘voice’ – three museum-quality galleries – where their work can be professionally displayed and where the artists can receive positive recognition by a wider audience.

Dreamscapes Open Juried Show
2024-05-01 - 2024-05-31 | Herrig Center for the Arts
April 30 – May 31- 1 Exhibition
Dreamscapes
All Media Open Juried Show
All Galleries
We invite artists to explore the world of dreams, imagination, and fantasy. Artists are asked to submit artwork that reflects their deepest desires, aspirations, fears, and emotions, allowing artists to push their boundaries and explore new dimensions of their creativity.
Opening Reception: May 2, 5 – 7

Big Art Blow Out
2024-08-10 | Herrig Center for the Arts
August 10, 9:00 – 3:00
Original art by local artists for your home or office. All media. Nothing priced over $100.

Create Open Juried Show
2024-09-04 - 2024-09-27 | Herrig Center for the Arts
Herrig Center for the Arts’s annual season opening exhibition, features higher award monies for winners.
Opening Reception: September 5th, 5-7 pm

Used But Useful Sale
2024-09-07 09:00 - 15:00 | Herrig Center for the Arts

Used But Useful Sale
2024-09-07 09:00 - 15:00 | Herrig Center for the Arts
Shop gently used art supplies. September 7, 9 am – 3 pm

Night's Out: Dichroic Patchwork Pendant with Darlene Johnson
2024-09-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Herrig Center for the Arts
S1: September 27, 7:00-9:00 $55
Join Darlene in this easy fun class! Make a dazzling dichroic glass pendant, patchwork quilt design. Bring yourself and some friends! No experience needed. Includes all supplies, beer, wine and snacks. Must be 21+.

Sarasota Pen Women Curated Exhibition
2024-10-01 - 2024-10-25 | Herrig Center for the Arts
Kellogg Gallery
Founded in 1897 when women journalists were not permitted to join male-only professional organizations. The League became an organization for writers, artists and composers, giving them an avenue for recognition of their talents. With now over 1600 members in 81 branches, Sarasota Pen Women is a branch of the National League of American Pen Women. We are artists, authors, and composers. The artists are a diverse group: painters in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, sculptors in various media, glass artist, etc. We also have artists who illustrate books authored by some of our writers. Members work in landscape, still life, figurative and collage.
Closing Reception: October 25, 4:30-6:30 pm

Open Book, All Media Open Juried Show
2024-10-01 - 2024-10-25 | Herrig Center for the Arts
Searle & Reid Hodges Galleries
The lines between books and art are definitely blurry; books inspire artists of all kinds whether it is a remarkable quote that becomes part of a painting, an inspiring passage that touches the spirit and guides the artist while they create, or even a sculpture made of books. Our language even coined phrases like “read me like an open book.” Artists are asked to share their interpretations of an “open book”.

Online Submission Dates: September 3 – September 20, 4 pm
Online Notifications: September 24, by 4 pm
In Person Receiving/Drop off: September 28, 9-12 pm
Closing Reception: October 25, 4:30-6:30 pm
Pick Up: October 26, 9 – 12 pm

The Artist's Journey, All media Open Juried Show
2024-10-29 - 2024-11-22 | Herrig Center for the Arts
The Artist’s Journey, All Media Open Juried Show
Kellogg & Searle Galleries
We are all on a journey in this life; some are just beginning, while others are entering the twilight of their quest. Along the way, we encounter bumps, triumphs and hopefully, joy and transformation. Artists are asked to share their journey, which can include but is not limited to: travel, vacation, personal journey, healing journey, exploration, progress, roaming, or voyage.

Online Submission Dates: October 1 – October 18, 4 pm
Online Notifications: October 22, by 4 pm
In Person Receiving/Drop off: October 26, 9-12 pm
Opening Reception: October 31, 5 – 7 pm
Pick Up: November 23, 9 – 12 pm
