• What Is Contemporary Art? (and it’s not Modern Art) Lecture by Joanna Coke

    Herrig Center for the Arts

    Learn WHY art over time was created, which helps us to understand our society                                and its influences in the creative process. Learn WHAT type of art was created, which helps us understand the content                                and meaning that still affects our art today.  Learn HOW art evolved over time in techniques and how we can incorporate                                those skills into our […]

    $5
  • Nights Out! Creative Fun For Everyone! Stained Glass Hearts with Pam Kramer

    Herrig Center for the Arts

    Nights Out – Creative Fun For Everyone – Stained Glass Hearts with Pam Kramer Learn to make a colorful heart sun catcher. Traditional copper foil techniques with lead free solder. All tools will be provided to complete your masterpiece! Bring a friend and let’s create! Cost: $38.00 Includes supplies, light snacks, wine or beer. Must […]

    $38
  • Nights Out! Creative Fun For Everyone! Charcoal & Collage with Lolly Owens

    Herrig Center for the Arts

    This project allows you to get going on creating without thinking or worrying about the outcome. Designed to be fun, you will enjoy the freedom to see what develops using two mediums and one unique technique. Cost: $38.00 Includes supplies, light snacks wine or beer included. Must be 21 or older.

    $38
  • Fine Arts Festival of Manatee County

    Bradenton Riverwalk Bradenton, FL, United States

    Artists from all over the country will display their work for this two day festival at the Riverwalk Park in Downtown Bradenton. Saturday 9:00 – 5:00 pm Sunday 9:00 – 4:00 pm Free and open to the public.

  • FL Color Pencil, Acrylic Painters USA and ACM Student Show

    Herrig Center for the Arts

    Exhibit: Florida Color Pencil Society, Kellogg Gallery Exhibit: International Society of Acrylic Painters FL, Searle Gallery Exhibit: ACM Student, Reid Hodges Gallery Mon, Fri, Sat 9-5 pm, Tues, Wed, Thurs 9-6 pm. Opening Reception:  Thursday February 28, 2019, 5:00 – 7:00 pm Free and open to the public.

  • Nights Out! Creative Fun For Everyone! Acrylic Painting with Debbie Lerash

    Herrig Center for the Arts

    Blending colors for a vibrant background, then applying tints and complements with quick brushstrokes to discover an abstract flower. No experience necessary. Grab a friend and come paint! Cost: $38.00 Includes supplies, light snacks wine or beer included. Must be 21 or older.

    $38
  • Jazzy Ladies Fashion Show

    Palm Aire Country Club 5601 Country Club Way, Sarasota, FL, United States

    Jazzy Ladies Fashion Show Palm Aire Country Club Clothier: Soft Surroundings $48.00 Includes Luncheon

    TBD
  • Spring Pottery Sale

    Herrig Center for the Arts

    Shop locally handcrafted functional and decorative pottery at this two day Spring event.  Admission is free.

  • Petticoat Painters and Annual ACM Member Show

    Herrig Center for the Arts

    Exhibit: Petticoat Painters, Kellogg Gallery Exhibit: Member Show, Searle & Reid Hodges Gallery Mon, Fri, Sat 9-5 pm, Tues, Wed, Thurs 9-6 pm. Opening Reception: April 4, 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Free and open to the public.

  • Manatee County School District Show

    Herrig Center for the Arts

    Exhibit: Manatee County Schools Exhibit, All Galleries Mon, Fri, Sat 9-5 pm, Tues, Wed, Thurs 9-6 pm. Opening Reception: May 2, 2019 5:00 – 7:00 pm Free and open to the public.

  • Night At Herrig Center for the Arts

    Herrig Center for the Arts

    What happens at the ArtCenter at night?  Find out at our first night at the Center.  We'll keep you busy until your heads hits the pillow with exhibits, projects, stories and dinner, of course.  Give us a call and we'll let you know what to bring and what not to bring!  Ages 6-13 only.

    $125
  • Nights Out – Creative Fun For Everyone – Pour Painting with Deb Lerash

    Herrig Center for the Arts

    The trend of pour painting will be explored.  Students will create two pours, creating artwork as seen in home decor stores.  No brushes and a fun, easy way to be an artist. Cost: $38.00 Includes all supplies, light snacks, wine or beer.  Must be 21 or older.

    $38.00
  • Art Works! Opening Reception

    Herrig Center for the Arts

    Join us as we celebrate the opening of our all media open juried show, Art Works! in all 3 galleries.  Enjoy complimentary beer and wine and small appetizers.  Meet the artists.  Free and open to the public.

  • Big Art Blowout Sale!

    Herrig Center for the Arts

    Original art for your home by local artists and at blowout prices.  Nothing over $100.  All art priced in $10 increments from $10 - $100.  Choose from: paintings, sculpture, glass, wood, wearable jewelry, pottery and more.  Cash, check, Visa, Mastercard or Discover (no Amex).  All sales final.  Benefits Herrig Center for the Arts and the […]

    Free
  • Something Tasty, All media Open Juried Show & Instructors Showcase

    Herrig Center for the Arts

    Opening Reception: September 12th, 5 to 7 pm, free and open to the public. Kellogg & Searle Galleries: Something Tasty, an open, all media juried exhibition with a culinary and mixology theme.  The theme of this show, “Something Tasty”, permits a variety of ways to interpret food or drink visually-from the colorful bounty of the […]

  • 3rd Annual Chef’s Challenge

    Herrig Center for the Arts

    Three local celebrity chefs will prepare our appetizers for the evening. Each chef will prepare 3 appetizers-2 hearty protein & 1 vegetarian and have 30 minutes to prepare each one. Once completed we will have servers distribute the freshly prepared food throughout the galleries and studios. At the end of all appetizers being prepared, our […]

    $100