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SARASOTA, Fla., Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On December 22nd, the Winter Solstice, The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art will open its Skyspace, created by the internationally renowned artist, James Turrell. At more than 3,000 sq. ft. it is the largest Skyspace yet created, featuring a 24 ft. square aperture in the canopy 35 ft. above and a central colonnade composed of columns 20 ft. high. Located in the William G. and Marie Selby Foundation Courtyard of the Ulla R....
SARASOTA, Fla., March 24, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Steven High today was named executive director of The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, home to the Ca' d'Zan mansion, Museum of Art featuring a rare Old Masters collection, Circus Museum and Historic Asolo Theater. The announcement was made after Eric J. Barron, president of The Florida State University, approved his appointment by the Ringling Museum Board of Directors. (Photo:...
SARASOTA, Fla., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- For the first time, the annual "Best Colleges Guide" from U.S. News and World Report magazine is featuring an art school, Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota. Ringling, which has expanded sharply in recent years, is widely known as a demanding place for creative types and for business people who want to expand their creativity, and as a pathway to employment. The article is accompanied by four photographs taken on campus by a...
By January Holmes, The Bradenton Herald, Fla. Jul. 23--Remember when Julie Andrews flew in with her trusty umbrella as "Mary Poppins" or Audrey Hepburn's famous Eliza Dolittle makeover in "My Fair Lady"? If you've never seen these classic musical films or would like the chance to reminisce with these and other cinematic masterpieces on the silver screen, then you may want to take advantage of the John and Mable Ringling Museum and the Sarasota Film Festival series "A Summer of Song:...
