Sarasota Fine Art Show, May 30 & 31, 2026

Photo credit: Ryan Gamma

Hot Works Sarasota Fine Art Show is one of America’s premier juried fine art and craft shows — ranked among the Top 100 Art Shows in America 18 times by Sunshine Artist Magazine and Art Fair Source Book.

The event is held 100% outdoors at the Sarasota Art Museum, located in south Sarasota, with high visibility from US-41/Tamiami Trail and plenty of close-by parking. The Museum — a transformation of the historic Sarasota High School — is Sarasota’s only museum focused solely on contemporary art, offering rotating exhibitions, educational programs, and a space to engage with today’s most compelling artists. Dogs aren’t allowed beyond the Museum gate unless they are service animals. However, guests may bring dogs to walk around the art show in the parking lot, as long as they clean up after them.

What Makes This Show Special

• Top-Quality Artists: Featuring a carefully juried selection of artists selling original, handmade art across painting, sculpture, glass, clay, photography, wood, fiber, mixed media, jewelry, and more.

• Rigorous Jurying: Artists are chosen for originality, technique, execution, and booth presentation.

• For Every Collector: Art in all price ranges ensures there’s something for everyone.

• Youth Art Competition: Students (K–8 or 6–12) display original art during the show. Winners receive cash prizes at a special Sunday 3 PM award presentation — inspiring the next generation of artists.

• Community Focus: Hosted by the Institute for the Arts & Education (501c3), supporting visual arts, cultural diversity, and youth art education.

• Vibrant Atmosphere: Free admission (optional donations support the arts), great food, and live entertainment.

Marketing & Promotion

We work with local media — WEDU PBS, WUSF 89.7 Public Radio, Suncoast News Network, Jewish News, Longboat Key News, Sarasota City News, and Landings Eagle — and distribute banners, postcards, and posters throughout the community to reach serious art collectors.

Logistics

• Tents: Lightdomes ($250) and ProPanels ($150) available for rent.

• Contact: Patty Narozny (Executive Producer, 35+ years of event experience)
  📞 941-755-3088 | 📧 patty@hotworks.org

Our #1 goal is to make the Hot Works Sarasota Fine Art Show a pleasant, profitable experience for artists and patrons alike — while bringing an enriching cultural event to the Sarasota community.