Fresh. Fun. For the Arts-Curious.

Culture Collective is back—revamped for a new generation of creatives, professionals, and explorers (in their 20s, 30s, or 40s) who want to experience Sarasota County’s vibrant arts scene without breaking the bank.

With one all-access membership, you’ll unlock:

Deeply discounted tickets to premier performances, exhibitions, and cultural events from Sarasota’s world-class arts organizations
Exclusive pre- or post-show socials featuring cocktails, bites, and conversation
Insider experiences like backstage tours, artist talks, meet-and-greets, and more
A vibrant community of fellow arts lovers—network, mingle, and find your people

Whether you’re new in town, looking to expand your circle, or just want to engage more with the arts in a fun and relaxed setting, Culture Collective is your ticket in.

Experiences from Past Participants

“The Culture Collective is one of the best ways to experience the arts scene of Sarasota! Not only do you get unique access to backstage tours, special events, and opportunities to meet the artists, you also get to share these fun experiences with other young people and make new friends.” — Lauren Henry, Co-Founder of Aretios

“The Culture Collective provided the chance to attend a variety of amazing performances in Sarasota from both the well-loved and established arts organizations here as well as exciting new groups that I’d not previously experienced. It’s a fabulous way to build new connections while enjoying all the arts and culture that our area has to offer.” — Candice Henry, Co-Founder of Aretios

"As a former collective, I'd highly recommend joining The Culture Collective because it was such a fun way to experience Sarasota’s amazing arts scene without breaking the bank. The discounted tickets were great, but the real highlight was the pre- or post-show events—whether it's cocktails, appetizers, or getting to meet performers and go behind the scenes. It's a cool way to connect with other young locals who were either new to the area or just returning back such as myself. It's definitely worth it if you're 21–39 and want a fresh, social way to enjoy the arts in Sarasota. " — Kaveecia Moore, 3rd Generation Sarasotan & Director of Homeowner Services, Manatee County Habitat for Humanity

"The Cultural Collective was an absolute highlight for my husband and me! It wasn't just about watching performances - it was about learning and connecting with the amazing directors and actors from our local community. Each group made us feel special and welcomed into the world of art and performing art in Sarasota. I can't recommend the Cultural Collective highly enough!" — Jessica Patella, ND, Faculty & Science Department Head at The Classical Academy

"Joining the Cultural Collective allowed access for us to understand what it truly takes to put on a performance. As we typically only see the end results of hours of preparation and dedication from those that will never be seen, it was truly a wonderful experience to be allowed backstage to see the entire production. Meeting and hearing the stories of the stage hands, producers, musicians and actors is something that I will never forget. Now as I watch a performance I have a whole new perspective of what is going on backstage which I appreciate immensely. Without being a part of the Cultural Collective I'm not certain I would have had that opportunity. " — Jon Patella, Sarasota Branch Manager at Wagner Realty

2025/2026 Season

Astral Mixtape

5:30 PM | Thursday, November 20, 2025 | Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Hosted by Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota

Come experience the groundbreaking sounds of Astral Mixtape, known for combining their wide-ranging listening interests with a lifetime of classical training. Also, hear from the staff at Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota and learn the work that drives their organization's mission.

SCDE + SCYLLASTRANGEFIRE

7:00 PM | Friday, December 12, 2025 | Sarasota Contemporary Dance Home Studio

Hosted by Sarasota Contemporary Dance

Join Sarasota Contemporary Dance (SCD) Ensemble for an intimate and inspiring in-studio performance featuring original choreography set to the evocative poetry from SCYLLASTRANGEFIRE by Scylla Liscombe. Plus, hear from Juliana Cristina, SCD's Director of Development / Marketing , Assistant Manager & Company Member, to hear her journey in dance and her experience working at a dance company.

Subterranean Voices: A Five-Week Artist Residency and Exhibition by Sabrina Small

5:30 PM | Thursday, February 26, 2026 | SPAACES Gallery

Hosted by SPAACES Foundation Inc

Join us at SPAACES Gallery to meet and hear from Sabrina Small, a mixed media artist whose artwork, inhabited by floral-animal-human-hybrids, speaks to the raw and grotesque nature of life on this planet. Also learn more about SPAACES's mission in uplifting local, emerging visual artists from Founding Director, Marianne Chapel, and Communications Manager, Asya Stuart.

Sarasota Opera House Tour

5:30PM | Monday, March 16, 2026 | Sarasota Opera House

Hosted by Sarasota Opera

Discover the magic behind the scenes with an exclusive guided tour of Sarasota Opera! From the grand lobby to the costume shop and backstage, you'll explore hidden corners of this historic venue, hear captivating stories about its evolution, and learn how performances come to life. Peek into the Apprentice and Youth Opera programs, stand on the iconic stage, and experience the theatre from a performer’s point of view.

Accessible, engaging, and full of surprises—this is not your average tour.

The Apiary

7:30PM | Thursday, April 9, 2026 | Urbanite Theatre

Hosted by Urbanite Theatre

Get ready for an intimate experience at Urbanite's 65 seat black box theatre for The Apiary, a glimpse into a future where honeybees are nearly extinct. Stay after the show for Talkback Thursday, a moderated discussions with the cast offering an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the show.

More socials, performances, and insider experiences will be scheduled soon!

Culture Collective

Experience Sarasota’s vibrant arts and culture scene for less than the cost of one dinner a month.