This article explores how Sarasota artists are creating new opportunities outside traditional gallery systems, highlighting SPAACES as one of the region’s innovative artist-centered exhibition and studio spaces.
Summary: The feature profiles SPAACES founder Marianne Chapel and the organization’s evolution from a personal studio into a nonprofit contemporary art gallery and artist studio program. The article recognizes SPAACES for providing affordable workspace, solo exhibition opportunities, and a supportive professional environment for working artists while contributing to Sarasota’s growing creative community.