Pictured: Sarasota's first-ever Living Arts Festival comes to an inspiring close this weekend with A Celebration of Youth. Photo courtesy of Living Arts Festival.

Sarasota's inaugural Living Arts Festival is set to conclude this weekend, wrapping up a week of celebration and community spirit. Sarasota Rising has brought people together through art, creating an unforgettable experience for all involved.

Reflecting on the success of the festival so far, Jeffery Kin, Executive Director of Sarasota Rising, shared, “The first days of the Living Arts Festival have been fantastic. It’s been such a fun week, with an incredible turnout and heartwarming energy from the community. We’re excited to come together for the closing party as we wrap up what’s been a great inaugural festival here on our Cultural Coast.”

The festival will culminate on Sunday, November 17, with the highly anticipated Sarasota Rising: A Celebration of Youth – Closing Performance. This spectacular event will showcase the next generation of artists, featuring young actors, singers, dancers, musicians and daring circus performers all taking center stage to share their passion for the arts. Local students, ranging in age and talent, will unite in a vibrant celebration of Sarasota’s artistic future.

Participating organizations include: The Venice Symphony Youth Orchestra, Sarasota Young Voices, Sarasota Contemporary Dance, Sarasota Cuban Ballet School, Rise Above Performing Arts, The Sarasota Youth Opera, Venice & Riverview High School Choirs, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota, The Sarasota Ballet Studio Company and Trainees, Key Chorale and the Student Scholars, Circus Arts Conservatory, Sailor Circus, and Sarasota Music Conservatory.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for children.

Pictured: Sarasota's first-ever Living Arts Festival comes to an inspiring close this weekend with A Celebration of Youth. Photo courtesy of Living Arts Festival.

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