SCAS Community Speaker Series: Christa Molinaro

Step Behind the Scenes of an Art Exhibit

The Sarasota Sister Cities Association invites you to an enlightening evening at Selby Library, featuring Christa Molinaro, Director of Exhibitions at the Sarasota Art Museum (SAM).

Event: Behind the Scenes: How an Exhibit Comes Together
Date & Time: Thursday, November 6th at 5:00 PM
Location: Selby Library, Sarasota

Christa will guide you through the fascinating puzzle of creating an exhibition—from initial planning and collaborating with artists, to transporting artwork and designing the museum space. Discover how all the pieces come together to create a cohesive and compelling exhibit.

A Meet & Greet with the speaker will follow at Rose & Ivy (1296 First St.)

The following day, a guided tour of the museum will be offered for those who want to sign up. (must RSVP separately)

Free and open to the public—everyone is welcome! Join the conversation and gain a deeper appreciation for the art you love.

About Christa Molinaro
Christa Molinaro is the Director of Exhibitions at the Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College of Art and Design, bringing over twenty years of museum experience. Since joining SAM in 2016, she has played a central role in shaping its exhibition program, from the museum’s inaugural exhibitions in 2019 to its ongoing curatorial initiatives.

Before Sarasota, Christa held key positions at the Whitney Museum of American Art, The Museum of Modern Art, and the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art, and completed an internship at The Charleston Museum. In her current role, she oversees the administrative, logistical, and production aspects of all museum exhibitions, fostering strong collaborations with artists, lenders, guest curators, contractors, institutional partners, and colleagues to ensure the successful execution of every project.

Christa holds a Master of Arts in Fashion and Textile Studies: History, Theory, and Museum Practice from the Fashion Institute of Technology, and a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of Florida.