Sarasota Art Museum’s Something Borrowed, Something New
Jeffery Kin talks with Virginia Shearer, executive director of Sarasota Art Museum, about Something Borrowed, Something New, an exhibition featuring works from private Sarasota collections. Virginia shares how the show came together, why some collectors were hesitant to part with pieces from their homes, and what makes it special to see these works in a museum setting before they return to private spaces. The conversation also touches on the history of Sarasota Art Museum, its role in the community, and the way contemporary art invites curiosity, conversation, and lifelong learning. Along the way, Virginia offers a look at what else is happening at the museum this summer, from new exhibitions to summer camp and educational programs for all ages.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Introducing Virginia Shearer, Executive Director, Sarasota Art Museum
(01:30) Virginia’s background in art education
(02:30) How Sarasota Art Museum started
(06:45) Was this your dream job?
(09:40) New exhibition: Something Borrowed, Something New
(14:30) Curveball for the exhibition
(15:40) Current events and upcoming exhibitions
(18:50) The exhibition creation process
(21:00) Virginia’s take on contemporary art
(23:30) Summer camps
For more information and to listen to all the episodes, go to sarasotapodcast.com
3 Mar 2026
White Plume Productions Brings Naga-Mandala to Life
In this episode of Behind the Masterpiece, Brian Hersh sits down with director Salil Singh to explore Naga Mandala, the visually striking and deeply layered production from White Plume Productions. Rooted in the work of acclaimed Indian playwright Girish Karnad, this story weaves mythology, music, movement, and live storytelling into an immersive theatrical experience inside the Circus Arts Conservatory. Salil shares what it means to launch a new nonprofit in Sarasota with a bold cross-cultural vision, why this particular play continues to call him back, and how artists from different backgrounds are coming together to build something meaningful.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Introducing Salil Singh, White Plume Productions, Director of Naga-Mandala
(00:55) What is White Plume Productions?
(02:15) How did you select Naga-Mandala?
(06:00) About Naga-Mandala
(08:50) Performing in the Sailor Circus Arena
(11:50) What are you learning in rehearsal?
(15:00) How does a production like this add to the cultural landscape of Sarasota?
(17:30) What’s next for White Plume?
For more information and to listen to all the episodes, go to sarasotapodcast.com
10 Feb 2026
Building Community Through Art with Venice Art Center CEO Mary Moscatelli
In this episode of Sarasota’s Behind the Masterpiece, host Jeffery Kin sits down with Mary Moscatelli, CEO of the Venice Art Center, to explore what it really takes to build a thriving community arts hub. Mary shares how her background in mental health shaped her leadership style, why community energy matters as much as the art itself, and how the Venice Art Center has grown into a cultural destination with hundreds of classes, exhibitions, and artists each year. From supporting local creatives to hosting beloved events like the Martini Art Party, this conversation offers an inside look at how art can connect, heal, and inspire an entire region.
https://veniceartcenter.com/
Timestamps:
(00:00) Introducing Mary Moscatelli, Chief Executive Director of Venice Art Center
(01:05) What is the Venice Art Center?
(02:00) When did Mary join the Art Center?
(03:00) Art Center Store
(04:30) Organizational culture
(05:20) How did art come into Mary’s life?
(07:30) Artini Event and restaurant support
(09:40) Come take a class at Venice Art Center
(12:25) What does Mary do for fun?
(14:04) What is coming up for Venice Art Center?
For more information and to listen to all the episodes, go to sarasotapodcast.com
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