Families Can Participate in Circus-Themed Art Projects at Creative Liberties’ Free Family Art Day

May 6, 2024 | Sarasota

Step right up and join the excitement! Gather your loved ones for an unforgettable day of free, family-friendly fun at Creative Liberties’ circus-themed Family Art Day on Saturday, May 25, 9:30 a.m.-noon, at 927 N. Lime Avenue, Sarasota. Artist Shelley Kishpaugh will lead families in a circus-themed art project. The event will also feature a stilt walker, face painter, balloon artist, cotton candy and other goodies! This event is open to all ages and skill levels and there is no RSVP required. All supplies are included. This is a free program, made possible by generous funding from the Johnson Singer Arts & Education Fund.

Creative Liberties Artist Studios and Gallery was founded in November 2021 by Barbara Gerdeman and Elizabeth Goodwill, both artists and art educators. Goodwill explains that “more than 35 independent local artists have artwork on display or are working at our three locations.” She adds that Creative Liberties provides “affordable working studio spaces, display walls, emerging artist residencies, education opportunities, community outreach, and unique events—all in close proximity to the downtown center of Sarasota.”

Creative Liberties now has three locations in Sarasota; the original location at 901-B Apricot Avenue features nine studio artists and gallery walls for four feature artists. The 927 N. Lime Avenue location features12 studio artists, gallery walls for six feature artists and the Creative Academy classroom/community space. Its third location, Creative Liberties Artist Residencies at Gaze Modern, is in the ARCOS Apartments, 340 Central Avenue and offers limited-time artist residences for work and display space.

Ongoing Events

A Taste of Art

At Chaz 51 Steakhouse in Venice

The partnership pairs fine cuisine with fine art and demonstrations every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evenings, 5-8:30 p.m. Enjoy a meal and interact with artists.

Call to Artists!

For “True Colors: Celebrating Pride”

An open call for artists to submit works in a color scheme that represents one of colors on the LGBTQ+ progressive flag. The artworks will be displayed throughout the exhibition space grouped together by color. The exhibition is May 30-June 29; opening reception is Thursday, May 30.

Through May

Featured Artists: Works on Display

View and purchase the work of 25+ local artists in exhibitions at the 901B Apricot Avenue and 927 N. Lime Avenue locations.

Through June 30

Visit Artist-in-Residences at Gaze Gallery

Opening Reception is May 16, 5-7 p.m.

Meet artists Ailliene Bouchard and Christine Libbey, who will be taking up studio residence at Creative Liberties in Gaze Gallery at the ARCOS Apartments.

Opening Reception for “True Colors: Celebrating Pride”

Thursday, May 30; 5-7 p.m.

Meet the artists, view and purchase art and enjoy lite bites and beverages

at the 927 N. Lime Avenue location.

For more information about Creative Liberties, visit www.creativeliberties.net; call 941-799-6634 or email info@creativeliberties.net. The Limelight studios are open to the public, Thursday to Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., and Sunday to Wednesday by appointment. The Rosemary artists residency at Gaze Gallery is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.