A new Performing Arts Center - at the heART of Sarasota.
THE VISION
A Community Project. A Cultural Legacy. A Future Worth Building.
We’re planning to build a state-of-the-art, inclusive, and resilient Performing Arts Center that will honor our cultural legacy while launching us into a new chapter - and it’s happening right here, along Florida’s Cultural Coast.
The new Center will:
Accommodate larger productions, attracting new, world-class performances to the area.
Be universally accessible by design so that everyone, regardless of age or ability - can fully enjoy and navigate the space with comfort and independence while providing a space for inclusive community programming.
Welcome thousands of visitors annually, providing jobs, and boosting local tourism.
Generate millions in economic impact, fueling growth for the region.
Be engineered to align with current climate resilience standards and sustainable design practices.
Letters From Our
COMMUNITY
Looking for detailed information about the new Sarasota Performing Arts Center? Our Project File Library includes key documents such as economic impact studies, community presentation materials, partnership agreements, and more—designed to keep you informed as the project evolves.
Sarasota Performing Arts Center Plans & Project Documents
A Performing Arts Center for All
It’s more than a venue. It’s your stage, your story, your Sarasota. Let’s make history—together.
Education at the heART
We’re doubling down on arts education - because tomorrow’s artists, audiences, and changemakers are in classrooms today. In 2024, we put the power of philanthropy in action:
Funding 37 initiatives across Sarasota County.
Providing 40,000 local students free immersive and educational arts experiences annually.
Creating programs for all ages and backgrounds.
OUR PARTNERS
