Sarasota Art Museum
Host your event at Sarasota Art Museum – Sarasota’s only contemporary art museum. Housed in the 1926 M. Elliott-designed former Sarasota Senior High School, SAM features 15,000 square feet of gallery and event space, on-site Bistro, auditorium, outdoor Plaza and extensive grounds. Entertain your guests in our modern indoor and outdoor spaces – perfect for business meetings, conferences, cocktail receptions, weddings, baby showers, intimate dinner parties and more. Catering provided exclusively by Constellation Culinary Group.
Location
1001 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL, US
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Space
Marcy & Michael Klein Plaza
- Seated: 160
- Standing: 300
Surrounded by beautiful architecture on either side, this lovely, outdoor paved space is the perfect location for your evening under the stars.
Wendy G. Surkis & Peppi Elona Lobby
- Seated: 70
- Standing: 110
Where historic meets modern, one side of our stunning lobby boasts the Collegiate-Gothic style of esteemed Florida architect M. Leo Elliott while the other side was thoughtfully renovated by architect Terry Riley and dons the colorful artwork of artist Leah Rosenberg.
Thomas McGuire Hall
- Seated: 140
- Standing: 170
Located in the mid-century modern Paul Rudolph building, McGuire Hall is vibrantly adorned with a stunning mural by Jose Alvarez. This room can be transformed to meet the needs of many different types of events. Floor to ceiling windows on the East side of the room allow an indoor-outdoor feel to your event without leaving the comforts of an indoor space.
