Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation

The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation emerged from the community’s long-standing commitment to cultural excellence and performing arts in the Gulf Coast region. Building upon Sarasota’s rich artistic heritage, which has included decades of renowned performances at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, the Foundation was established to help shepherd the next generation of performing arts in the region. Working in close partnership with the Van Wezel Foundation and the City of Sarasota, the organization is advancing the vision and planning for a new performing arts center designed by Renzo Piano Workshop as part of The Bay Park project. The Foundation’s mission extends beyond just creating a new venue – it encompasses fostering educational opportunities, expanding access to the arts, creating accessible community arts spaces, and ensuring Sarasota continues to be a premier destination for world-class performances and cultural experiences.

The mission of the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation is to create and sustain a vibrant performing arts center, advance education, and enrich communities by inspiring minds through the power of the arts.

 

Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation

Sarasota, Florida

https://www.performingartsfoundation.org