Art Center Sarasota is launching a major suite of exhibitions this March, headlined by 'Rooted in Community,' a group show celebrating the artistic contributions of Sarasota’s historically Black neighborhoods, Newtown and Overtown. The center will also host solo presentations by Herion Park, whose fiber sculptures explore familial grief and resilience, and Kendra Frorup, a Fulbright Scholar whose work investigates cultural memory and the concept of home.
These exhibitions are part of a larger regional surge in visual arts programming, with 28 shows opening across Southwest Florida art centers this month. By highlighting both local historical narratives and internationally recognized artists, the program underscores the role of regional art centers in fostering inclusive cultural identities and providing a platform for diverse material practices like fiber art and sculpture.