FACILITIES & GROUNDS

The Ringling opened its first permanent gallery devoted to modern and contemporary art in November 2016. The Keith D. and Linda L. Monda Gallery for Contemporary Art in the west wing of the Museum of Art is intended to provide The Ringling with an adaptable and experimental environment, particularly suited to innovative artistic expression. With a focus on living artists in single and small group exhibitions, the Monda Gallery opened to the public with the immersive, multisensory installation by American artist Anne Patterson, Pathless Woods

November 2016 marked the final phase of the Center for Asian Art with the completion of the Nancy L. Ellis Tea House made possible by a donation from George Ellis in honor of his late wife. The Tea House was designed to marry the tradition of the historical tea house with local heritage and this coupling is evident in its construction. Inspired by Sarasota’s School of Modernism, the Tea House’s clean lines and contemporary materials provide a lasting reflection of Ringling’s commitment to the region’s cultural history.

Major construction on the Kotler-Coville Glass Pavilion occurred late 2016 through early 2017 culminating with the receipt of certificate of occupancy in June 2017. A showcase for The Ringling’s growing studio glass collection, the Kotler-Coville Glass Pavilion will also provide for a new entrance for the Historic Asolo Theater, an accessible dressing room, and is home to the Charlotte and Charles Perret Performance Studio. The public launch of the Glass Pavilion is scheduled for January 2018.