Manatee County's Premier

Visual Art Center

Experience Art Where You Live

Over 300 day, evening and weekend art classes and workshops for adults are offered year round in painting, drawing, pastels, pottery, jewelry design, photography and more.â€Ļâ€Ļ Join Herrig Center for the ARTS and save on classes and workshops, use our open studio time for painting, pottery, jewelry and figure drawing  (a nominal fee applies) and support the visual arts in our community.
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Support the local and growing artist community with training, exhibition space and an outlet for selling their work.
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Community

You don't have to be good at art for art to be good for you! Making art engages your brain, helps with focus, memory, problem-solving and creativity. It can reduce stress, improve mood and keeps your mind active. None of these benefits require you to make a masterpiece. Just make art - your brain will thank you!
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Upcoming Events

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Critique Corner Sessions

Classes

Come join us at the Herrig Center to learn about art and learn how to create art that inspires you and those around you.
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Events

Attend A Herrig Event or Rent our Artistic Venue
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Membership

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Exhibits

Monthly art exhibit's open to the public From home artists to nationally featured art shows
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Become A Member

Herrig Center for the ARTS is the premier visual arts center in Manatee County. Membership is open to all who have an interest in the visual arts. We offer exhibits that change monthly, over 300 classes for all levels in jewelry, pottery, painting, watercolor, photography, mosaics, mixed media, special interests, and kids art.
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