City Hall Cultural Heritage Exhibit

The City Hall Cultural Exhibit was established to honor and share the many cultural legacies that have shaped Sarasota’s identity. From visual arts and circus traditions to architecture, tourism, and historical documentation, the exhibit celebrates the various influences that contribute to the city’s unique character. Located in Sarasota’s historic City Hall, the exhibit enhances the campus while inviting both residents and visitors to explore Sarasota’s rich artistic and cultural history.

This museum-quality experience is free and open to everyone. It features carefully selected exhibitions of paintings, photographs, and stories that show Sarasota’s cultural and architectural history. Managed by the City’s Public Art Program and Historic Preservation Division, and created with local partners, the exhibit helps our community by showcasing what makes Sarasota unique.

With these changing exhibits, the City of Sarasota continues to preserve the past while inspiring future generations.

Plan Your Visit

Sarasota's City Hall is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. except for City-observed holidays.

Current Exhibit

• The next City Hall Cultural Heritage Exhibit will be announced shortly. Please check back soon!

Previous Exhibits

• "Now You See Us," Sarasota's Own Petticoat Painters 1953-2026" (March 2024 - March 2026). 
• The Florida Highwaymen Exhibit, in partnership with Roger Lightle/Florida Highwaymen Collectors. (January 2024 - February 2025)
  
• Sarasota Circus Heritage and Sarasota Colony Artists, in partnership with Arts Advocates, Circus Arts Conservatory, and Sarasota County History Center
• Sarasota School of Architecture, in partnership with Architecture Sarasota and Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources

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