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focus on the arts Exhibit celebrates the City of Sarasota’s cultural arts history On display at no charge in the City Hall lobby Painting by William Hartman. Circus Wagon/landscape. 1948 Elephant and boy at the circus Robert Chase. Bird Feeder. 2005 If you’re a history or art buff – or maybe a combination of both - you’ll enjoy the exhibit now on display at Sarasota’s City Hall located at 1565 1st St., Sarasota. The exhibit shares Sarasota’s rich cultural arts history through dozens of photographs and paintings by local mid-century local artists. The pieces include landscapes, portraits and Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey images, which are shown in partnership with the Arts Advocates, Circus Arts Conservatory and Sarasota County History Center. The exhibition, conceptualized and overseen by the Office of Public Art and Historic Preservation Division, highlights Sarasota’s cultural arts legacy connected to the circus, architecture, tourism and more. The artwork focuses on the visual arts and historical documentation including paintings and photographs. “Our goal is to educate residents and visitors about the wonderfully rich cultural heritage of our city,” said Mary Davis Wallace, Senior Planner and Office of Public Art lead. “We have deep roots with the circus dating back to when Sarasota was the winter home for the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, the Sarasota School of Architecture and Major League Baseball spring training with legend Babe Ruth and the Tin Can Tourists. The exhibit is an opportunity for anyone to experience quality art that is precious to our Sarasota history.” Over three dozen pieces by local mid-century artists are on display by the Arts Advocates, Circus Arts Conservatory and Sarasota County History Center collection. The exhibit will be on display at City Hall for one year with a six month rotation for new pieces. At the opening back in January, Sean Cloughery, also known as the “Human Cannonball,” and whose likeness is in the City Hall exhibit, discussed how he became the “Human Cannonball” and how he would perform the act during his circus career. “I started with Clyde Beatty Cole Brothers Circus in 1991,” he said. “I ran into a gentleman who used to do the cannon for Ringling Brothers. I was cleaning his pool – I was 21 or 22 – and he asked me if I’d Two posters that reflect Sarasota’s history be interested. So I started practicing, got the job, and it went on for 12 years.” These days Sean works for the city of Sarasota maintaining City Hall: turning on lights, checking for any plumbing or electrical issues, and ensuring everything is ready for another day’s business. His talk added to the enjoyment of the exhibit. For more info, visit www.SarasotaFL.gov/Cultural- Exhibit. ABOUT the participating organizations: Arts Advocates Arts Advocates was founded in 1969 as The Fine Arts Society of Sarasota, Inc. They have the foremost collection of works by Sarasota Art Colony artists on public exhibition anywhere. The organization awards scholarships to local students pursuing careers in the arts, and offers arts-related luncheons, workshops, educational tours, public art tours, and visits to private collections. Circus Arts Conservatory The Circus Arts Conservatory’s mission is to engage and educate students using unique and innovative learning programs; to measurably improve the quality of life Human Cannonball Sean Thomas for individuals in care communities; and to advance the extraordinary legacy and heritage of the circus. Sarasota County History Center Sarasota County History Center is home to the county’s historic preservation programs, as well as an extensive collection of artifacts, archival records, and other resources for historical research. A growing selection of these items are now available for viewing in the Center’s Digital Collections. The full collection is available to researchers at the county’s public facility. To learn more about the City of Sarasota Public Art program visit www.SarasotaFL.gov/Our-City/Public-Art. IMAGES: City of Sarasota and Louise Bruderle 14 WEST COAST WOMAN MARCH 2023
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