The Sarasota Rising Living Arts Festival lit up our city November 2–9, 2025 — an unforgettable week celebrating creativity, culture, and the vibrant heartbeat of Sarasota’s arts community. Now, the moments that moved us, inspired us, and brought us together are captured in one beautifully curated collection.

From Opening Night at Art Ovation Hotel, to the energy of Rise & Shine Saturday, to the soul-stirring finale of You Raise Me Up! at the Municipal Auditorium, this year’s festival showcased the very best of Sarasota’s living arts. Whether you attended every event or followed along from afar, the gallery invites you to relive the creativity, connection, and community that defined the week.

Each photo reflects the heart of the festival — artists creating boldly, audiences engaging deeply, and our city celebrating the living arts together.

Relive the magic. Share the moments. Feel the inspiration all over again.