"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more...you are leader."
                                                                                                             John Quincy Adams

                                                                                                                                                                                          
Initiated in 2006, the Arts Leadership Circle are members of the­­ Sarasota County Arts Council who serve as advisors to the council, and help to develop continuing education opportunities for every arts enthusiast in the community.

Members of the Arts Leadership Circle understand the importance of inspiration and lifelong learning, of taking action to ensure that the arts and culture continues to thrive and prosper.  The Arts Council's Arts Leadership Circle members want to help the totality of Sarasota County arts organizations and individual artists to do more and become more.  They want to insure that the learning being provided through comprehensive arts education initiatives continues to develop future generations of artists, patrons and citizens appreciative and supportive of arts and culture.

Membership in the Arts Leadership Circle offers a special opportunity to celebrate and perpetuate the cultural vitality that enhances every aspect of life in Sarasota County.

Please join us.  If you would like more information on the Arts Leadership Circle, please contact the Arts Council's Executive Director, Jim Shirley.  He can be reached at (941) 365-5118 ext.307 or JShirley@SarasotaArts.org