The Ringling Welcomes New Exhibition in Community Gallery

September 24, 2021 – Sarasota

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is pleased to announce the opening of The Ringling Re-imagined. On view Sept. 21 to Nov. 19, 2021in the Community Gallery, this special exhibition highlights artwork by local children who were inspired by works of art in the museum’s collection.

Kallie Turner, Youth & Family Program Coordinator developed the concept for the exhibition in an effort to showcase the creations of children who have visited the museum or participate in the family programs that The Ringling offers. 

Turner prompted the creative process by stating, “Have you ever visited a museum and wanted to make your own art? That feeling is called inspiration, which is important when it comes to making art! All artists are inspired by something. They may be inspired by people they know, plants and animals outside, or even stories someone read to them.” 

The Ringling’s Family Programs include:

 ROAR!, a free storytime program that connects art with early literacy. Weekly programs are held outdoors, during which preschoolers and toddlers make art, and learn about an object in the museum.

 FAM (Family Art Making) is a free program that provides art kits that include all supplies for projects that families can make at home, in conjunction with a live Facebook lesson. 

Homeschool Third Thursdays, designed just for homeschool families, is a self-guiding program that provides a packet of activities for families to participate with at the museum.

The Ringling’s Community Gallery is always free and open to the public. The public exhibition space is located on the ground floor of the museum’s Chou Center for Asian Art. Those wishing to visit the Community Gallery may ask for a free wristband at the Visitors Pavilion upon arrival at The Ringling. The Community Gallery is generously funded by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

Families are invited to learn more by joining the Family Programs at The Ringling Family Programs group on Facebook or visit www.ringling.org/kids-families.