Herrig Center for the Arts

Create Open Juried Exhibition
2022-09-07 - 2022-09-30 | Herrig Center for the Arts
Create, an all media open juried exhibition is the opening exhibition of our 2022-2023 season in all three galleries.
Gallery Hours: M F Sa 9:00 – 5:00, T W Th 9:00 – 6:00, Closed Sundays
Opening Reception: September 8, 5:00 – 7:00 pm Free and Open to the Public

My Happy Place Open Juried Exhibition
2022-06-28 - 2022-07-29 | Herrig Center for the Arts
Kellogg, Searle, & Reid Hodges Galleries
We all have a happy space, where we feel safe, welcome and nurtured. Whether it’s in the studio, out in nature, or cozied up at home, it’s a place (or person) where we feel the happiest. Artists are asked “where is your happy place?”

Used But Useful Sale!
2022-05-21 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Herrig Center for the Arts
Sale of art supplies, frames, canvases, and more on May 21 from 9:00 to 3:00

Spring Pottery Sale
2022-05-20 09:00 - 15:00 | Herrig Center for the Arts
Shop handmade functional and decorative pottery made by local artists.

Spring Pottery Sale
2022-05-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Herrig Center for the Arts
Shop handcrafted functional and decorative pottery made by local artists.

All Creatures Big & Small Open Juried Exhibition
2022-05-17 - 2022-06-24 | Herrig Center for the Arts
Kellogg, Searle, & Reid Hodges Galleries
Artists are invited to submit work reflecting the wide world of creatures big and small. From lions, tigers or bears, cats to dogs, emus to chickadees…it’s all what makes the animal kingdom beautiful.

Snatch It
2022-04-09 18:00 - 22:00 | Herrig Center for the Arts
Art & More, Hors d’oeuvres, Top shelf drinks and FUN!
Get ready, get set, GO! That’s the cry as another group 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 over $250 and some are valued at over $1000. Add delectable hors d’oeuvres, top shelf drinks and an emcee with a BIG personality and it’s not hard to see why this is such a popular event! At $125 per “Snatcher” ticket, it’s a steal! Bring a buddy and have them Cheer you on! Tickets go FAST! Grab yours now!

Manatee County School District Annual K-12 Exhibition
2022-03-22 - 2022-04-08 | Herrig Center for the Arts
Kellogg, Searle & Reid Hodges Galleries
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.

Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society Annual Aqueous Exhibition
2022-02-08 - 2022-03-18 | Herrig Center for the Arts
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

154th American Watercolor Society Traveling Exhibition
2022-02-08 - 2022-03-18 | Herrig Center for the Arts
Returning to Florida, we welcome the 154th 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.

Herrig Center for the Arts Annual Member Exhibition
2022-01-04 - 2022-02-04 | Herrig Center for the Arts
Searle & 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.

Holiday Pottery Sale
2021-12-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Herrig Center for the Arts
Shop handcrafted pottery made by local artists, functional and decorative work.

Small But Mighty - Off The Wall
2021-11-23 - 2021-12-28 | Herrig Center for the Arts
Small But Mighty – Off The Wall Open Juried Show
An Open, All Media, Juried Exhibit
Reid Hodges Gallery
Online Deadline: November 12, 2021
Notifications: November 16, 2021
Receiving: November 20, 9 am – 12 pm
An all media open juried show with a twist or two. The only requirement for entry into this exhibit is that all pieces must be 12” x 12” or smaller. Another twist, buyers will be able to take their newly acquired artwork right off the wall and will not have to wait for the exhibit to end to retrieve their purchases.

Herrig Center for the Arts Holiday Extravaganza
2021-11-23 - 2021-12-28 | Herrig Center for the Arts
Searle Gallery
Back and bigger than before, Herrig Center for the Arts is proud to present the 2021 Holiday Extravaganza, featuring holiday trees decked to their fullest with thousands of handmade ornaments, and new this year, handmade holiday décor, gifts and more.

James Griffin: The Road To Home Curated Exhibition
2021-11-23 - 2021-12-28 | Herrig Center for the Arts
James Griffin: The Road To Home
Curated Exhibit
Kellogg Gallery
Opening: Dec 2, 5 – 7 pm
Award-winning artist, James Griffin presents a show of new paintings created during the pandemic of 2020-2021. During that time the artist did as he usually does, paint, only more so. During the long months of lockdown, there were no restraints on what or how he could paint. The only rule he set for himself was that every brush stroke, scraping or mark had to be authentic. If an area in a painting seemed too facile or habitual, it was scraped off or painted over.
Walks around his neighborhood yielded many canvases and then a new location in Tennessee inspired a whole series on mountains. His wife, Debbie became a reoccurring subject in many of his paintings. Sometimes the subject emerged from an abstract beginning, the way the images appear in dreams without explanation. Time itself seemed to take a vacation, allowing for extended dreaming to find its way onto his canvases.
There is abundant variety in these images, but one common theme in all the work is expression. Juicy paint merges with forceful scraping and intense color harmonies. It is a riot of color that somehow manages to convey a sense of home. For the artist, home is more than a dwelling, home is where the color lives, where inspiration lives and where the heart is.

Reflections, Open Juried Show
2021-10-26 - 2021-11-19 | Herrig Center for the Arts
Reflections Open Juried Show
Kellogg Gallery
An Open, All Media Juried Exhibit
Juror: Margy Rich
Reflection can mean many things, a casting back of light or heat, mirroring, fixing of the thoughts on something, careful consideration, all aspects that encompass the creative process. Show us your reflections.

Acrylic Painters USA Curated Exhibition
2021-10-26 - 2021-11-19 | Herrig Center for the Arts
Acrylic Painters USA
Searle & Reid Hodges Galleries
Opening: October 28, 5 – 7 pm
In 2006, a group of acrylic painters located in the Tampa Bay area founded an acrylic painters association (formerly ISAP-FL). This group is now Acrylic Painters USA Inc. The goal of the organization is to build a strong community of acrylic painters and to provide exhibition opportunities throughout the state of Florida. Artist Tony Ortega will serve as the juror for this exhibition.

Oil Painters of America Eastern Regional Curated Exhibit
2021-09-28 - 2021-10-22 | Herrig Center for the Arts
Oil Painters of America Eastern Regional Curated Exhibit
Kellogg, Searle, & Reid Hodges Galleries
Dedicated to preserving and promoting excellence in representational art, Oil Painters of America’s primary mission is to advance the cause of traditional, representational fine art by drawing attention to the lasting value of fine drawing, color, composition and the appreciation of light. Through our national and regional shows, educational programs, scholarships and marketing efforts, OPA has become a leader in the art community and a driving force in the new Renaissance.
Oil Painters of America was founded in 1991 by Shirl Smithson primarily to focus attention on the lasting value of fine drawing, color, composition and the appreciation of light. Though there have been many national watercolor and pastel societies, OPA is the first national organization to be established for the sole purpose of representing traditional, representational oil painters. OPA membership currently stands at 3,400 artists. The principal reason behind the swelling of the ranks of this national organization is the strong commitment OPA has towards preventing a further decline of this beautiful form of art.
Approximately 100 pieces accepted into this show will demonstrate the highest quality in draftsmanship, color, and composition, emphasizing diversity in representational style and subject manner. Total awards will be approximately $11,500 in cash and merchandise, including a $4,000 award for Best In Show.

Create Open Juried Show
2021-09-08 - 2021-09-24 | Herrig Center for the Arts
We open our fiscal year with an open juried all media show called Create.

Used But Useful Sale
2021-05-15 09:00 - 15:00 | Herrig Center for the Arts
Shop art supplies, frames, easels, paints, brushes, canvases, equipment and more.

Nights Out - Scratchboard
2021-05-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Herrig Center for the Arts
This 2 hour workshop will introduce you to the fabulous world of Scratchboarding. Teaching various techniques and utilizing a range of different tools to bring images to life. All supplies are includes with light snacks, wine or beer. Must be 21 or older.

Pen Women Curated Show
2021-05-04 - 2021-05-28 | Herrig Center for the Arts
Founded in 1897, the National League of American Pen Women, Inc. (NLAPW) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports and promotes professional women in arts, letters, music, and allied professions. This exhibit represents the Sarasota branch of artists in the Kellogg Gallery.

The Promise of Spring Open Juried Show
2021-05-04 - 2021-05-28 | Herrig Center for the Arts
The Promise of Spring, an open juried all media show on display in the Searle & Reid Hodges Galleries.

Manatee County School District Exhibtion
2021-04-16 - 2021-04-30 | Herrig Center for the Arts
Herrig Center for the Arts is proud to present the 7th annual Manatee County School District exhibition featuring artwork from students grades K – 12 in all three galleries.

Free Class in Silversmithing
2021-03-27 - 2021-03-28
Free Make a Pearl Pendant with Donna Carrion.
Manatee County Resident. New to ACM.
Call 941-746-2862 to register.
Enrollment limited.

Free Class in Metalsmithing
2021-03-20 10:00 - 2021-03-21 16:00 | Herrig Center for the Arts
Beginner Stack Rings Saturday & Sunday 10:00-3:00
S2: Mar 20 & Mar 21
Manatee County Residents. New to ACM only.
Must wear closed toe shoes. Mask required

Free Class in Silversmithing
2021-03-14 10:00 - 16:00
FREE Class in Chain Making with Wendy Thurlow.
Manatee County Resident. New to ACM.
Limited Enrollment – Register Now! 941-746-2862
Sun, March 14, 10-4

Free Silversmithing Class
2021-03-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Herrig Center for the Arts
Beginner Gemstone Earrings with Donna Carrion Sat March 13, 10:00-4:00
Learn some of the basic skills of jewelry making while creating a pair of earrings similar to the ones pictured. You will learn how to transform your sheet metal into shapes, add stamps, soldering, setting a gemstone and hand make earring wires. Please bring extra magnification glasses if you have them. Closed toe shoes are required for this class for safety. Masks are mandatory in this class-no exceptions. There will be a 20 minute lunch break so please plan accordingly.
Manatee County Residents. New to ACM only.

Spring Pottery Sale
2021-03-13 09:00 - 16:00 | Herrig Center for the Arts
Join us outside for our annual spring pottery sale. Shop handcrafted decorative and functional pottery made by students of Herrig Center for the Arts.

Beaux's Arts of Central Florida
2021-03-09 - 2021-04-09 | Herrig Center for the Arts
Reid Hodges Gallery: Beaux’s Arts of Central Florida Curated Show. Beaux Arts of Central Florida is a group of award winning artists focusing on Contemporary Art. The artists are members by invitation only. They work in all mediums and place a strong emphasis on experimentation and creativity to produce exceptional art work. The award winning artists of Beaux Arts have been exhibiting their contemporary art as a group throughout Central Florida since 1962.
