Personal to Political: Celebrating the African American Artists of Paulson Fontaine Press

Sarasota Art Museum will host Personal to Political: Celebrating the African American Artists of Paulson Fontaine Press May 4–August 10, 2025. The Museum, located at 1001 S Tamiami Trail, is open Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 11am-5pm.

Featuring works by 17 artists, this nationally traveling exhibition celebrates African American artists who are reshaping the contemporary art world. At the heart of this show is the legacy of a fine art print studio, Paulson Fontaine Press, which has supported an unparalleled roster of internationally celebrated artists over the past two decades, including Martin Puryear, Kerry James Marshall, and the Gee’s Bend Quilters. 

With 46 fine art prints, a selection of Gee’s Bend Quilts, four mixed media sculptures, and a large-scale basketball pyramid installation, this exhibition showcases a diverse array of artworks by both high-profile and underrepresented visual artists. Drawing from themes of history, identity, and spirituality, the artists included in this exhibition share complex stories of the African American experience through the artworks only they could create.

Personal to Political is a nationally traveling exhibition organized by Bedford Gallery and curated by Carrie Lederer, former Bedford Gallery curator.

General Admission: $20
17 and Under: Free
Museum Members: Free
Veterans & Active Military: Free with ID
 
Tickets are available for purchase up until 4:30 pm on the day you would like to attend.