Sumi-e Exhibition: East Asian Brush Painting

Presented by the Sumi-e Society of America Sarasota Chapter

The Sarasota Chapter of Sumi-e, referred to as East Asian Brush Painting, teaches the Japanese art & appreciation of painting with black ink on white paper, a skill dating back 6000 years.  It’s the lessons of learning to paint (sumi-e) & write (calligraphy).  The exhibition of these 40 painted shikishi boards has been curated specifically for the Community Gallery located in the Center for Asian Art at The  John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.  As you move around the gallery, you will see the painting instruments used and the philosophy of the traditions for this style of painting.  The Sarasota Chapter of the Sumi-e Society of America has been continuously active since its founding in 1990.

Image: Chapman, Marcy. In Autumn. 2024. Sumi ink and watercolor.

Upcoming Exhibition

December 4th, 2024, to April 3rd
Mid-Century Modern Astro-Futurism

Presented by the South Sarasota Modern Quilt Guild

Each year, the Sarasota Modern Quilt Guild presents to its members an opportunity to challenge themselves, their skills, and their creativity with a group challenge. This challenge was written by guild member Peg Normandin, with a fun twist on the Jetsons Cartoon Series. Members of the South Sarasota Modern Quilt Guild were challenged to create a quilt inspired by the 1950s and 1960s Mid-Century Modern Astro-Futurism trend.

The South Sarasota Modern Quilt Guild’s mission is to provide an atmosphere of fellowship for persons interested in the art and craft of modern quilt making and related arts and to encourage the growth and development of modern quilting through art, education, and community. Find out more about this organization at South Sarasota Modern Quilt Guild main page.

About The Ringling Community Gallery:

The Ringling Community Gallery is always free and open to the public. The public exhibition space is located on the ground floor of the museum’s Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Center for Asian Art. Those wishing to visit the exhibition should ask for a Community Gallery wristband at the Visitors Pavilion upon arrival at The Ringling.

The Community Gallery is generously funded by The Community Foundation of Sarasota County.