Petticoat Painters: Now You See Us Closing Celebration

Date & Time: March 27, 4:00–6:00 PM
Location: Sarasota City Hall, 1565 First Street
Admission: Free and open to the public
Registration: Not required, but registering helps us plan

Celebrate Women’s History Month with the Petticoat Painters’ Now You See Us Cultural Heritage exhibit at City Hall! As this year-long exhibition comes to a close, join us for a lively afternoon of:

• Artist demonstrations
• Live performances by students from Booker High School’s Visual & Performing Arts Program
• Interactive discussions about the artworks with Public Art Committee Vice Chair Maria Schaedler-Luera

Meet the artists and explore the lasting creative influence of this historic women’s art group.

The Petticoat Painters began in 1950 when Martha Hartman won first place in a Sarasota exhibition, only to receive a certificate of participation rather than prize money like the male winners. In 1953, she organized the first Petticoat Painters show, hand-picking women artists to exhibit together. Since then, the group has welcomed generations of creative women, building a legacy of mentorship and artistic camaraderie that continues today.

The current exhibit features 24 local artists, each with her own unique style. Petticoat Painters is one of the oldest continuously exhibiting women’s art groups in the U.S., with nearly 75 years of history celebrating creativity and community.

Learn more at petticoatpainters.com.

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Host or Publisher City of Sarasota Public Art Program