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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 the public, offering thoughtfully curated exhibitions of paintings, photographs, and historical narratives that reflect Sarasota’s cultural and architectural heritage. Overseen by the City’s Public Art Program and Historic Preservation Division, and presented in collaboration with local organizations, the exhibit supports the health, prosperity, and welfare of our community by highlighting the distinctive elements that make Sarasota special.
Through these rotating exhibits, the City of Sarasota reaffirms its commitment to preserving the past while inspiring future generations.
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.
Step into Sarasota’s rich cultural history with Now You See Us, a vibrant exhibition celebrating The Petticoat Painters, one of the oldest continuously exhibiting women’s art groups in the U.S. Since 1953, this collective has provided a platform for women artists, and today, their legacy continues.
Circus Exhibit
City Hall Exhibit Tour and Lecture
Sean Thomas Human Cannonball
Sarasota City Hall Rendering
Walker Guest House
Hiss Studio