“Now You See Us” is a colorful new artwork created by the Petticoat Painters, a Sarasota‑based collective of women artists who have been exhibiting together for more than seventy years. The piece brings together twenty‑four original paintings arranged in a five‑by‑five grid. At the center is a plaque that honors the artists and the long history of their group.
Each artist contributed a painting inspired by themes from their recent City Hall Cultural Heritage Exhibit or by their own signature style. When viewed together, the paintings create a bright and engaging display that reflects the energy and creativity of the group.
The artwork is now installed on the third floor of the City of Sarasota One Stop Shop, a central hub for City services. Its placement continues the celebration of the Petticoat Painters that began with the year‑long City Hall exhibition “Sarasota’s Own Petticoat Painters: Now You See Us.”
Founded in Sarasota in 1953, the Petticoat Painters are a close group of professional women artists who support one another and help promote women’s voices in the arts. They continue to exhibit every year and remain an important part of the region’s cultural history.
"Now You See Us" by the Petticoat Painters