Origins: Sarasota Artist Colony, 1945-1965

Origins: Sarasota Artist Colony, 1945-1965
With Tim Jaeger and Bill Hartman
June 4, 10-11:30 am
Presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) • 941-309-5111 • olliringlingcollege.org
Ringling College Museum Campus, 1001 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
Fee: $15
This historical group exhibition revisits the creative legacy of the Sarasota Colony — a vibrant and visionary community of artists who helped shape the region’s post-war cultural identity and laid the groundwork for Sarasota’s emergence as a thriving arts destination. Drawn to the Gulf Coast for its climate, light, and Ringling School of Art, these painters, printmakers, and educators established studios, taught classes, and exhibited widely, fostering a collaborative spirit that flourished between 1945 and 1965. Origins is a visual tribute to this remarkable era — highlighting the innovation, camaraderie, and enduring influence of the colony's members. Featured artist include: Syd Solomon, Helen Sawyer, Elden Rowland, Shirley Clement, George Kaiser, Martha and William Hartman, Judy Axe, Robert Chase, Jerry Farnsworth, Ben Stahl, Sidney Laufman, Thornton Utz, and more.