I was part of a work team building event. We had a chance to choose our project ahead of time and…read morethen do it once we got there. Our boss brought in food which we could eat at our stations. The staff was amazing, attentive and available to provide help to each of us.

What a great place! Great projects and they help you every step of the way- which is great for…read morethose not at all crafty like me! Went for a work engagement and will definitely return to create more projects!

I love this gallery and have reviewed it before. Hands down this remains the finest gallery with…read morethe most reliably spectacular painters represented. When the director passed suddenly last year I think we all wondered whether the gallery would continue with the high quality fine artists we expected when we came to visit and buy from artists recognized as the finest. I'm happy to report that the gallery is even better! Colin Thomson, godson of the owner we all knew, is the new director and has put on spectacular show after show all season. (And if you have a chance the new Hodges Soileau exhibit is just wonderful! Go!! The staff, Tom, Chelsea, and Colin know their stuff or will find out what you need ....helpful, smart, and listens to their clients and artists. Congratulations...I know the transition was not easy but you all handled it with grace and class and art to look forward to.

This gallery is like a museum. The collection of artists is astounding. We stop here every time we…read morevisit Sarasota. There is always new and fresh art to learn more about.

We booked the Uncovering Ca' d'Zan Guided Tour ($40 per person) before flying to Florida. The tour…read morelasts about 60-70 minutes and includes the main rooms on the first floor, a peek into the Tap Room with stories about indulgence and Prohibition during the 1920s, as well as select spaces on the second, third, and fourth floors of the Ringlings' magnificent waterfront mansion. I'm so glad I booked this tour! it was the highlight of our Florida trip. Our tour guide, Susan, was professional, knowledgeable, and full of humor. She made the entire experience both informative and relaxing. Ca' d'Zan is simply breathtaking. This stunning Mediterranean Revival mansion sits on the shores of Sarasota Bay and was built in the mid-1920s as the winter retreat of American circus magnate, entrepreneur, and art collector John Ringling and his wife, Mable Burton Ringling. Although the mansion is over 100 years old, it still radiates the glamour, elegance, and artistic vision of the Ringlings. Every room is filled with exquisite craftsmanship and thoughtful details that reflect their passion for art and architecture. One of my favorite features was the magnificent ceiling paintings by the Hungarian artist Willy Pogany. Each one tells a story from another era, preserving its beauty for generations to admire. Standing on the terrace overlooking Sarasota Bay, I couldn't help but be reminded of the atmosphere from the movie Great Expectations. There was something incredibly romantic, mysterious, and timeless about the view. To me, Ca' d'Zan feels alive. If you slow down and listen carefully, the mansion tells its own story. There is glamour. There is longing. There is sadness. There is hope. And somehow, there is a place for you within it. I absolutely fell in love with this place. Without a doubt, this was the best attraction we visited during our trip to Sarasota. I would highly recommend the Uncovering Ca' d'Zan Guided Tour to anyone visiting the area, and I will definitely return to explore the Museum of Art next time.

This was an amazing and incredibly surprising visit. I am a native of Ohio but have lived in…read moreFlorida over 30 years and this was our 1st visit to The Ringling. It is a little pricy but worth if you love art, the circus and beautiful places. We went to the house first and this is an amazing home. Beautiful use of color, marble and impressive architecture. Loved the window shapes, the floors and the attention to detail throughout the home. The view from the patio was amazing. The circus museum was informative. It was quite incredible the number of people it took to bring the circus to life. So spectacular . ..the shows, the animals and the presentation. The grill restaurant had delicious food with very pleasant staff. The gift shop was also amazing with unique toys and a nice selections of books about the Ringlung family. Lastly the art museum was breath taking with such beautiful Italian art. The courtyard also amazing. Loved this visit! We spent the entire day there with more to see. We plan to return to enjoy the new items under construction. We recommend a visit.

Great experience!! Highly recommend for any aspiring artist - or anyone interested in original…read morework!

Beautiful gallery with great art and gift items, wonderful classes and the teacher, Judi Light, is…read morefun and informative. A must see and a must stop!

We had a fabulous lunch at their Cafe and were surrounded by Bougainville climbed walls and a…read moregorgeous fountain as we laughed and told stories. It was so neat and reminded me of a quant Italian experience. Food was delicious and our waiter adjusted the table umbrella to keep us out of the noon sun.

The center's breath and scope are remarkable. There's much happening there. It's impressive…read more Attended a birthday party and did not care for the octopus salad at the cafe while I didn't take the server's recommendation either (which I usually do. My bad). Pleased they have beer and wine. Parking is adequate. Any 1-star review is unreasonable. It's a community center which does good work.

This free maritime museum is eye-opening regarding Cortez Fishing Village and Florida maritime…read morehistory The rooms are carefully & creatively curated with easy to read and understand information. It is child and adult-friendly, has a maritime library and pleasant grounds, including a secret garden. It appears well-used by student groups. They have many forward-thinking ideas and are currently renovating a section. It provides a good sense of this hot hard life and great respect for the fishing industry that grew here. Boat-lovers will especially enjoy. Loved the hurricane history wall and the opportunity to provide ones own experiences on one wall. Hours are reasonable and it's near ice cream! I was there twice in a short weekend in Cortez! and tipped well to hopefully help with their future endeavors.

Very quaint and interesting place. Lots of really cool pictures and the volunteers are very…read morehelpful. Fun little 2 hour excursion.

This is a fun event. We took a ride down here this week, and some said it wasn't as good as it was…read morelast year but being my first time I thought it was worth the price of admission. You can tell from all the photos what you're going to see. There's plenty of parking as it was at an old airport. Impressive what artists are able to create out of chalk on the pavement.

Great artists from around the world. Amazing talent. The artists love to talk and tell the…read morebackground of their art.

@Nick can sure throw a fun party! We drove quite a distance and enjoyed a visit to the area all to…read morehonor Nick's beautiful daughter's birthday! Painting was a nice bonus... The only things I've painted are rental properties and between the lines when I was a kid. To call me an amateur is to give me too much credit. Still, experiencing Painting With a Twist was fun! The instructor was engaging, helpful and talented. I am likely to never do this again but I treasure the memories. Life is good with a new, fun experience.

Interesting painting class. I was invited to the birthday party for a painting class. The studio…read morecontents two class rooms. We were excited due to the class. The selection by the birthday girl is to pain a milky way moon night. The teacher was nice to set the base of the painting by lighter colors to darker color. The set the tone of the background. We also learn how to use the object to set the moon. We also have the blue light color use. What I like the most use the painting brush to spray for the stars in the sky. I added some of ideas in the picture to make it mysterious. That will be my own art.