TEACHING ARTIST OUTREACH PROGRAM LAUNCHES AT THE RINGLING

The Ringling remains committed to equitable access to the arts for all. Our long-standing outreach program is key to forging new relationships with our communities and sharing the museum’s resources with them.

Thanks to generous private donations, the Ringling Education and Outreach staff recently expanded to include two part-time teaching artists, both of whom are practicing artists from the community. These teaching artists bring art making to local partners such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee, United Way Suncoast, and the Sarasota Housing Authority (SHA). SHA’s Family & Youth Services Manager Michelle Stears says, “Sarasota Housing Authority is deeply grateful to The Ringling for the fabulous outreach arts and literacy programming they bring to SHA’s public house week-after-week, month-aftermonth, and year-after-year. We have many amazing partners but few as steadfastly committed to our kids and families as The Ringling. The teaching artists are not just teachers and they’re not just artists, they are passionate about connecting with and inspiring our kids.”

The Ringling, along with the program’s valued donors Robin and Roy Grossman, believes in the transformational power of the arts. We hope these programs may be the spark that can change the trajectory of a life, impacting a family for generations to come.

If you would like to help us deepen our impact through support of this new initiative, please contact development@ringling.org.

Free Family Summer Programs

RETURN JUNE 6!

Summer at The Ringling means opportunities for families to visit, cool off in the galleries, and create art together. Family programs return this summer with free activities for all ages, including Family Art Making (FAM), FAM Open Studio, ROAR!, and Stroller Tours. Learn more and register online at ringling.org

Have a great summer with The Ringling!