Sarasota Opera Association produces opera true to the vision of the composer to entertain, enrich and educate the community, as well as patrons from across Florida and throughout the world. The Sarasota Opera is an internationally-respected producer of the highest quality professional opera. It fosters artistic excellence, diversity, and vitality in the Sarasota area by producing opera as a living art form through performances and composition. The Sarasota Opera also offers a stage for American-trained principal artists, produces high-caliber apprentice and studio artist programs as well as owning, maintaining and operating the Opera House as a year-round facility. The building has an elaborate three-story entrance and contains eight shops on the ground floor, 12 offices on the second floor and 12 furnished apartments on the third. All floors face a central atrium. The theater auditorium, stage and fly tower occupy the remainder of the building. A glorious Robert Morton orchestral pipe organ is part of the auditorium.

BIG ARTS, formerly known as the Barrier Island Group for the Arts, is a community-based organization in Sanibel, FL that has been dedicated to celebrating and experiencing the artist within all of us for over four decades. They offer a diverse range of cultural programs, including performing arts, fine arts exhibits, film series, lecture series, and art education workshops, all aimed at enriching the lives of the community. With a mission to remind us of our shared humanity, BIG ARTS provides a vibrant cultural palette that brings people together to experience the power of the arts. From community artists to renowned performers, they offer a platform for artists of all backgrounds to showcase their talents and inspire others. Whether you're interested in attending a lecture, exploring virtual galleries, or participating in art workshops, BIG ARTS offers something for everyone to be inspired and engaged.Generated from the website