2ND ANNUAL ART CRAWL TROLLEY TOURS
| DISCOVER SARASOTA TOURS ANNOUNCES 2ND ANNUAL ART CRAWL TROLLEY TOURS |
| (November 27, 2024 —Sarasota) Discover Sarasota Tours announces its second annual Art Crawl Trolley tours exploring Sarasota’s vibrant visual arts scene offered the second Friday nights Jan-April from 4-8PM. The Art Crawl will be offered on January 10, February 14, March 14, and April 11, 2025. Art Crawl Trolley tour showcases Sarasota’s galleries and studios located in six arts districts of Main/State St., North and South Palm, Burns Ct., Towles Ct., and the Limelight District. Three trolleys will be running in 15 min loops from 4-8PM. While there are no guides leading this hop-on hop-off tour, there will be guides aboard telling guests about the different arts districts and offering directions and suggestions for dining and exploring each area. “I am delighted that there was so much interest and support for this Art Crawl Trolley tour,” said Tammy Hauser, CEO & Founder of Discover Sarasota Tours. I am especially happy to be partnering with the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County in 2025 to provide volunteers and help to mobilize and support the visual arts community. In exchange, we will be offering the Alliance a donation of $5 on each ticket sold,” she added. “The Alliance is thrilled to partner with Discover Sarasota Tours for the second annual Art Crawl Trolley Tour. This exciting collaboration supports downtown Sarasota’s vibrant art galleries and underscores our dedication to showcasing Sarasota as Florida’s Cultural Coast,” said Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County Executive Director, Brian Hersh. Visitors start at the Trolley Cottage Gift Shop located at 1826 4th Street in the heart of Gillespie Park offering charming Sarasota gifts and complimentary wine or beer. Guests can also visit The Artful Giraffe gallery at this hub location. Then they will board the trolleys in 15-min boarding time slots to explore six hub locations. At each hub stop, guests can hop off to explore galleries and studios or hop back on to go to the next stop. The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime will have live music, food, and drinks for purchase while guests shop at the Bazaar. Participating galleries and studios include: The Artful Giraffe, Chasen Galleries, North Star Fine Jewelry & Gift Boutique, Helmuth Stone Gallery, Art Ovation Hotel, MARA Art Studio + Gallery, Palm Avenue Fine Art, Define Art Gallery & Studio, Milan Art Gallery, Sarasota Estate Auction, Sarasota Trading Company, Towles Court Artist Colony, Papillon Studio, Creaturo Studio Gallery, The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime, Hamlet’s Eatery, Creative Liberties Artist Studios & Gallery, and Palmer Modern Studio and Gallery. “Creative Liberties is excited to once again participate in the Art Crawl Trolley because it gives the visitors a chance to come in and see who we are and what we do. We had many trolley guests last season that said they had never visited us before and didn’t know anything about the Creative Liberties or the Limelight District. After visiting us via the Art Crawl Trolley, many came back to see us again – to chat with the artists, buy artwork and even take classes!” said Barbara Gerdeman, co-owner of Creative Liberties. “There is so much art to see in Sarasota and I am excited to be a part of this Art Crawl Trolley Tour to share the galleries, studios, and public art that comprise Sarasota arts legacy,” said DST Art Guide, Jerome Chesley. Tickets are $24.99 and include a $5 donation to the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County. Tickets can be purchased at DiscoverSarasotaTours.com or by calling 941-260-9818. Each ticket includes transport to each of the tour’s six hub stop locations, FREE parking at The Trolley Cottage Gift Shop, and complimentary beer, wine, or water before boarding. Many participating galleries will also offer complimentary refreshments and lite bites on Art Crawl Trolley nights. Final tour departs at 6:45PM. Presented in partnership with Visit Sarasota County, SRQ Magazine, The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, and the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County. About Discover Sarasota Tours: Discover Sarasota Tours offers 17 different entertaining and informative daytime sightseeing tours and nighttime musical theater shows in our air-conditioned trolley. Daytime tour themes include: Sarasota and Venice history, art, architecture, metaphysical community, Amish Experience and Sarasota and Venice circus legacies. Nighttime tours are original musical theater shows on wheels performed by our talented ensemble of singers and actors. They include Murder Mystery Trolley: Who Killed The Circus Queen, The BooMobile, Christmas Carol Trolley: Letters To Santa, Sunset Cabaret and Haunted Sarasota. In 2022, 2023 and 2024, we were voted SRQ Magazine’s Platinum winner for Best Local Tour Company. In addition, Discover Sarasota Tours was recognized with 2022, 2023 and 2024 Travelers’ Choice Award from TripAdvisor (Viator), voted Best of Florida Arts & Entertainment in 2023, and 2024, and was featured in a film produced by American Express as a leading American Small Business. Tour tickets and information available online at DiscoverSarasotaTours.com or by calling 941-260-9818. For Groups, email [email protected]. # # # DOWNLOAD FULL NEWS RELEASE DOWNLOAD BY CLICKING IMAGE(S) BELOW IMAGES: If you need higher-resolution images, please email Tammy Hauser at [email protected].     |