RINGLING COLLEGE GALLERIES ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
RINGLING COLLEGE GALLERIES ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
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GALLERY HOURS
ALL GALLERIES ARE CLOSED TILL SEPTMBER 5
Welcome to Ringling College Galleries! We celebrate fresh ideas and the boundless possibilities of art. Our rotating exhibitions highlight the human experience, and everyone is welcome to explore. Admission is free, parking is easy, and no appointment is needed. Find our hours, contact info, and a campus map below—see you soon!
Getting There
2700 N. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34234
Parking
Locate the designated visitor parking spots.
Navigating the Campus
Our clear and detailed guides will ensure you find your way to each gallery with ease.
OUR GALLERIES
Lois + David Stulberg Gallery
Located in the Richard and Barbara Basch Visual Arts Center, The Lois and David Stulberg Gallery is Ringling College’s premier on-campus exhibition space. It hosts rotating displays of contemporary work in painting, photography, sculpture, and more by students, faculty, and visiting artists.
Patricia Thompson Alumni + Skylight Galleries
The Patricia Thompson Alumni + Skylight Galleries features rotating exhibitions by Ringling College Alumni from all majors on the first floor of the intimate and historic on-campus Keating Center.
Richard + Barbara Basch Gallery
The Richard + Barbara Basch Gallery, on the first floor of the Larry R. Thompson Academic Center, features 1,200 sq ft of exhibition space and an adjoining atrium for receptions and events. It also hosts the Annual Richard and Barbara Basch Glass Exhibition.
Willis Smith Construction Inc. Student Gallery
The Willis A. Smith Construction Inc. Gallery, the second largest on campus and located on the south side in the Larry R. Thompson Academic Center, hosts rotating exhibitions by Ringling College students from all 13 majors, showcasing a variety of mediums and styles.
William G. And Marie Selby Foundation Gallery
The Selby Foundation Gallery showcases the creative work of faculty, students, and alumni from the Illustration Department, with both general and themed exhibitions. It aims to inspire the Ringling College community and the public, celebrating the department’s artistic spirit.
Richard And Virginia Crossley Gallery
Located in the Judy Hughes Studio Building and established in 1999, this gallery gives Fine Arts students the chance to direct a gallery and showcase the work of the department. It hosts exhibitions by visiting artists, special curated shows, Fine Arts alumni, and first-time presentations by students.