• WCA & Inspirations Opening Reception

    Herrig Center for the Arts

    Join us as we celebrate the opening of the Women's Contemporary Artists and an open juried show Inspirations.  Enjoy complimentary beer, wine and light appetizers, meet the artists.

  • Nights Out! Creative Fun For Everyone! Holiday Basket with Kay Johnson

    Herrig Center for the Arts

    Create this adorable Holiday Basket with rows of holiday color and an assortment of tie ons to bring it all together. Approximate size of completed basket is 4” x 6” x 61/2”. Cost: $38.00 Includes supplies, light snacks, wine or beer. Must be 21 or older.

    $38.00
  • Nights Out! Creative Fun For Everyone! Raku with Ted Camp

    Herrig Center for the Arts

    Students will learn about the raku firing process first by discussion. They will then apply glazes to pre-bisqued forms. Those pieces will then be fired and removed from the kiln by the student, smoked in metal containers to produce final colors and beautiful masterpieces. **NOTE: PLEASE WEAR CLOSED TOED SHOES. Cost: $48.00 Includes supplies, light […]

    $48.00
  • What is Modern Art? Lecture with 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 […]

    $5.00
  • Nights Out! Creative Fun For Everyone! Mixed Media Messages with Maxine Lang

    Herrig Center for the Arts

    Learn how to incorporate an inspirational quote, word or affirmation into a colorful piece of mixed media art using stamps, acrylics, found images, and items from nature. Bring your favorite quote, poem snippet, or word; or use one of the ideas provided in class. Cost: $38.00 Includes supplies, light snacks, wine or beer. Must be […]

    $38.00
  • AWS & FSWS Opening Reception

    Herrig Center for the Arts

    Join us as we celebrate the opening of the American Watercolor Society Traveling exhibit and the Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society Aqueous exhibit.  Enjoy complimentary wine, beer and light appetizers.  Meet the artists.  Free and open to the public.

  • Used But Useful

    Herrig Center for the Arts

    Art supplies, easels, household items, and much more. If you have items to donate, please call 941-746-2862 or email christina@herrigcenter.org. All proceeds benefit Herrig Center for the Arts Educational and Outreach programs.

  • Nights Out! Creative Fun For Everyone! Heart Basket with Kay Johnson

    Herrig Center for the Arts

    Create a heart shaped basket with Kay. The basket is made from walnut and maple wood. The approximate completed size is 8’ x 8”. Make this heart shaped basket for your Valentine. Cost: $38.00 Includes supplies, light snacks, wine or beer. Must be 21 or older.

    $38
  • 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.