Wondering what will help put The Living Arts Festival – Sarasota on the map? Look for surprise events that help brand Sarasota as the cultural coast and arts hub. Discover unique pop-up surprises and ‘happenings’ to help celebrate downtown with live acts, food, and spirits! By infusing the event with our festival’s unique theatrical flavor, we will engage those members of the community who may not consider themselves “arts aficionados” and show them the arts are for everyone!
Saturday, November 16th – Arts Roulette
The mission of our festival is to help build cultural tourism and assist in helping our community cherish the arts groups we proudly boast asmembers of our arts community. What better way to do this than to indulge in what we call ARTS ROULETTE! All day long, we will be out in thecommunity, letting members of our community spin the wheel to win tickets to the many organizations participating in our festival, and givingthem the opportunity to experience the arts!
Saturday, November 16th – Clowns Like Me
Art comes in many shapes and sizes and we are very proud that the folks at Lifeline Productions are helping the festival with a special film premiere. “Clowns Like Me” is a one man show by local actor Scott Ehrenprise telling the heartfelt story of his struggle with mental illness…in the most comical of ways. Thank you to friends at Burns Court Cinema for hosting this 10:00 AM showing of the taping of the Off Broadway production. Tickets are $25.00 and the proceeds for this event come right back to support the Living Arts Festival. An informal talk back with the actor will be moderated after the film. To secure your seats, click here.
Sunday, November 17th – Sarasota Rising: A Celebration of Youth – Closing Party
What’s a festival without entertainment, prizes, and a mammoth performance at the Circus Arts Conservatory? On the Festival's last day, we all come together and celebrate by offering an exceptional opportunity for the education wings of area arts organizations to bask in our spotlight with Sarasota Rising - A Celebration of Youth. Imagine the stage filled with up-and-coming singers, dancers, musicians, and thrill-seeking circus acts! Students of all ages from our community come together to celebrate their passion for the arts. Imagine an arena full of students from: The Venice Symphony Youth Orchestra, Sarasota Contemporary Dance, The Cuban Ballet School, Rise Above Performing Arts, The Sarasota Youth Opera, Venice & Riverview High School Choirs, Westcoast Black Theater Troupe, The Artist Series, The Sarasota Ballet Studio Company and Trainees, Key Chorale and the Student Scholars and the acclaimed Circus Arts Conservatory. We are blessed to be giving them this opportunity to shine onstage!Click here to purchase tickets.
Current prize categories include:
Best of the Festival Award | Best Collaboration | Small But Mighty Award | Innovation Award | Excellence in Artistry | Rising Star Award
These awards are available with naming opportunities. The hope is that area businesses, foundations, and philanthropic individuals will support the Festival while giving a perk to a deserving participant.
Join us!
Did you know that instead of the 3 "T's" of volunteerism there are now 5?
Time | Treasure | Talent | Testimony | Ties
Look at all the ways you can help us and your entire community! Your Festival needs your assistance to make thisinaugural event a success so reach out to me, or Erin, our NEW Director of Operations on how YOU can get involved!
Info@SarasotaRising.org
Sunday, November 17th – Sarasota Rising: A Celebration of Youth – Closing Party
What’s a festival without entertainment, prizes, and a closing party at the Circus Arts Conservatory? On theFestival’s last day, we all come together and celebrate by offering an exceptional opportunity for the education wings of area arts organizations to bask in the spotlight. Imagine the stage filled with up-and-coming singers, dancers, musicians, and thrill-seeking circus acts. Students of all ages from our community come together to celebrate their passion for the arts. We are blessed to be giving them this opportunity and stage time and end the week with our awards presentation built with pride for our region’s best and finest. During the festival, a group of judges who were out in the community watching will adjudicate the many performances in search of the best and the brightest. These awards come with a cash prize, which is a wonderful motivator for large organizations, small groups, and individuals.
Current prize categories include:
Best of the Festival Award | Best Collaboration | Small But Mighty Award | Innovation Award | Excellence in Artistry | Rising Star Award
These awards are available with naming opportunities. The hope is that area businesses, foundations, and philanthropic individuals will support the Festival while giving a perk to a deserving participant.
Join us!
Did you know that instead of the 3 "T's" of volunteerism there are now 5?
Time | Treasure | Talent | Testimony | Ties
Look at all the ways you can help us and your entire community! Your Festival needs your assistance to make thisinaugural event a success so reach out to me, or Erin, our NEW Director of Operations on how YOU can get involved!
Info@SarasotaRising.org
