The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation has named Jim and Susan Travers as the recipients of the 2026 Patron of the Arts Award, honoring their extraordinary leadership, generosity, and enduring commitment to expanding access to the arts across the Sarasota community. The award will be presented on Friday, March 6, during the Foundation’s annual gala at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Gala tickets, which include both the performance and gala festivities, are available exclusively through the Foundation at PerformingArtsFoundation.org/gala. For information about purchasing a table or sponsoring the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation Gala, email Gala@PerformingArtsFoundation.org or call 941-271-4177. Golden Circle seating is reserved with Gala attendance. The evening will include cocktails overlooking Sarasota Bay, an elegant dinner by Michael’s On East, a headline performance, and a post-show after-party with music and dancing.