A new performing arts center - at the heART of Sarasota.

THE VISION

A Community Project. A Cultural Legacy. A Future Worth Building.

We’re building 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 almost 500,000 visitors annually, providing jobs, and boosting local tourism.

  • Generate an estimated $200 million in economic impact, fueling growth for the region.

  • Engineered to align with current climate resilience standards and sustainable design practices.

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 inititiatives across Sarasota County.

  • Providing 40,000 local students free immersive and educational arts experiences annually.

  • Creating programs for all ages and backgrounds.

Project Executive Board

Tania Castroverde Moskalenko

Chief Executive Officer, Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation

Dave Bullock

Interim City Manager, City of Sarasota

Project Management Board

Carrie Angel, Project Manager, Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation

Mary Bensel, Executive Director, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Cortez Crosby, Paratus Group

Jennifer Jorgensen, Director of Governmental Affairs, City of Sarasota

Shannon Roddy, VP Operations & Finance, Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation

Lynn Singleton, Owner’s Representative, City of Sarasota

Building Committee

Chair: Dr. Jenne Britell, Board Co-Chair, Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation

Nanci Weaver, Board Vice Chair, Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation

Julie Harris, Board Member, Chair of Nominating Committee, Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation

Gerry Biller, Board Member, Interim Chair Finance Committee, Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation

David Koffman, Board Member, Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation

Jim Matras, Board Member, Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation

Michele Hooper, Former Board Member, Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation

OUR PARTNERS