RINGLING COLLEGE GALLERIES ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
RINGLING COLLEGE GALLERIES ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Plan Your Visit
Welcome to Ringling College Galleries, where we celebrate fresh ideas, all visitors, and the infinite possibilities inspired by art. Our rotating exhibitions narrate the multifaceted story of the human experience—a story that holds unique meaning for everyone. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Our on-campus galleries are conveniently open to the public at no cost. Visitors can easily find parking across the campus, and no appointments are necessary. For your convenience, detailed operating hours, contact information, and a campus map are provided below. We can't wait to welcome you to our galleries!
Galleries Hours
Tuesday-Saturday, 10-4pm.
Getting There
2700 N. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34234
Parking
Visitors can easily find parking across the campus, and no appointments are necessary. Click below to locate the designated visitor parking spots.
Navigating the Campus
Love art but not sure where to go? Simply download these maps to navigate our campus. Our clear and detailed guides will ensure you find your way to each gallery with ease.
Our Galleries
Lois + David Stulberg Gallery
Located in the Richard and Barbara Basch Visual Arts Center in the heart of campus, The Lois and David Stulberg Gallery is Ringling College’s premier on-campus exhibition space. The gallery presents lively, rotating displays of contemporary painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and experimental work by students, faculty, emerging and established artists.
Patricia Thompson Alumni + Skylight Galleries
The Patricia Thompson Alumni + Skylight Galleries features rotating exhibitions by Ringling College Alumni from all majors on the first floor of the intimate and historic on-campus Keating Center.
Richard + Barbara Basch Gallery
The Richard + Barbara Basch Gallery is located on the first floor of the Larry R. Thompson Academic Center, The gallery features 1200 sq-ft of exhibition space with an adjoining Harold + Ronald Kendall Atrium for hosting artist receptions and other events. It is also the space used for the Annual Richard and Barbara Basch Glass Exhibition.
Willis Smith Construction Inc. Student Gallery
As the second largest gallery located on the south side of campus, The Willis A. Smith Construction Inc. Gallery hosts rotating group and solo exhibitions showcasing various mediums and styles of artwork created by Ringling College students from all 13 majors. This gallery is located on the first floor of the Larry R. Thompson Academic Center.
William G. And Marie Selby Foundation Gallery
The intent of the Selby Foundation Gallery is to showcase the vast array of talent from faculty, students, and alumni from the Illustration Department. The exhibitions are both general and themed to serve as an inspiration for the Ringling College community as well as the public at large. The work represented celebrates the creative spirit embedded in the Illustration Department.
Richard And Virginia Crossley Gallery
Located in the Judy Hughes Studio Building, was established in 1999 to allow Fine Arts students the ability to direct a gallery space and to showcase the work of the Ringling College’s Fine Arts Department. The Gallery exhibits work by visiting artists, special curated exhibitions, Fine Arts alumni, and presented first-time exhibitions by the Fine Arts students.