Sarasota Fine Art Show by Hot Works - March 21 & 22, 2026 - at Sarasota Art Museum

The Sarasota Fine Art Show by Hot Works is held outdoors at the Sarasota Art Museum, located at 1001 S. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota, FL. The venue has high visibility from US-41/Tamiami Trail and welcomes seasonal tourists and affluent residents daily. The picturesque historical setting features an expansive lawn and large parking area, making it an ideal location for quality art shows. The museum is show-friendly with Friday move-in, real restrooms, and plenty of convenient parking.

Booth spaces are available in 10' x 10' ($510), 10' x 15' ($775), and 10' x 20' ($1,020) sizes, with corner spaces available for an additional $75. Hot Works offers Light Dome tents for $260 and Pro-Panels for $160, including setup and teardown. All disciplines of media are accepted, but artists must make their own original work and be present during the entire show. The event features Friday move-in from 8am-7pm, with show hours Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 10-4.

Hot Works conducts an extensive promotional campaign including TV, radio, print, digital marketing, social media, postcards, and banners to attract patrons specifically interested in purchasing art. A jury of art professionals selects artists based on originality, technique/execution, and overall booth presentation. Applications require four images including one booth shot, with no application fee. The show includes a Youth Art Competition for grades 6-12 or ages 9-19 with $250 awards.