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Sarasota’s Circus Arts Gala Returns February 5th 2027

Under Circus Sarasota’s iconic Big Top at the UTC Mall
195 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243

Join us for CAC’s marquee black-tie evening celebrating a century of circus in Sarasota. The Gala honors our history while showcasing the student programs, professional productions, and education outreach shaping the future of the art form. Every ticket supports the work ahead.

FOR SPONSORSHIPS, TABLES, AND TICKETS
941-355-9335, ext. 312

Angel@CircusArts.org

SINGIN’ THROUGH THE RAIN GALA 2026

Under Sarasota’s Iconic Big Top on Regatta Island
5851 Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL 34235

Friday, January 30, 2026 – 6-11 PM

Attire: Hollywood Glam

FOR SPONSORSHIPS, TABLES, AND TICKETS
941-355-9335, ext. 312

Angel@CircusArts.org

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Featured Guest Artists:

Sebastian Sayago

Gaucho

Direct from Argentina

Saulo Sarmiento

Aerial Pole

Guest artist from Cirque du Soleil – Drawn To Life

Julio Fajardo and Karen Di Lorenzo

Duo Hand Balancing

Direct from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

Heather Blount-Elliott

Fire Artist

Professional Circus Artist & CAC Coach!

Superhero Gala 2025

Photos By Harry Sayer
Video By StarFruit Productions
Colorful circus performers in clown costumes at a circus staging event with vibrant stage backdrop.
Colorful circus performers in clown costumes at a circus staging event with vibrant stage backdrop.
Vivid circus staging with performers in colorful costumes and vibrant lighting.
Vivid circus staging with performers in colorful costumes and vibrant lighting.
Colorful circus costumes on mannequins display stage props at a circus-themed event.
Colorful circus costumes on mannequins display stage props at a circus-themed event.
Elegant circus-themed event stage with vivid lighting and stylish decor for memorable performances.
Elegant circus-themed event stage with vivid lighting and stylish decor for memorable performances.
Vibrant flower centerpiece with comic book style "WOW" and "KAPOW" graphics, perfect for circus-themed staging.
Vibrant flower centerpiece with comic book style "WOW" and "KAPOW" graphics, perfect for circus-themed staging.
Colorful circus staging with vibrant balloons and large illuminated letters.
Colorful circus staging with vibrant balloons and large illuminated letters.
Festival of coordinated performers and circus arts team at Circus Arts of the Gulf Coast event.
Festival of coordinated performers and circus arts team at Circus Arts of the Gulf Coast event.
Vibrant circus staging with performers in colorful costumes during a lively event.
Vibrant circus staging with performers in colorful costumes during a lively event.
Vibrant circus staging with three performers in patriotic costumes on stage.
Vibrant circus staging with three performers in patriotic costumes on stage.
Colorful circus staging with acrobats and performers, vibrant lighting and rigging.
Colorful circus staging with acrobats and performers, vibrant lighting and rigging.
Circus aerialist performing on a hoop, showcasing circus staging and acrobatics skills.
Circus aerialist performing on a hoop, showcasing circus staging and acrobatics skills.
Colorful circus stagers wearing helmets and costumes holding small bikes in a circus tent setting.
Colorful circus stagers wearing helmets and costumes holding small bikes in a circus tent setting.
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DC4A98-Circus-staging-event-organzied-for-children-and-families-in-an-enclosed-tent-with-performers-and-organizers-wearing-superman-theme-costumes.
High-quality circus staging setup with performers and attendees at a circus event.
High-quality circus staging setup with performers and attendees at a circus event.
Bright young juggler performing circus stunts at an indoor event with colorful lighting and audience.
Bright young juggler performing circus stunts at an indoor event with colorful lighting and audience.
Circus staging setup with performers and guests at a lively event.
Circus staging setup with performers and guests at a lively event.
Brightly lit circus staging with guests enjoying a lively event under a large tent.
Brightly lit circus staging with guests enjoying a lively event under a large tent.
Vibrant circus staging event with elegantly dressed attendees enjoying the show.
Vibrant circus staging event with elegantly dressed attendees enjoying the show.
Elegant circus staging with performers and guests at a lively event.
Elegant circus staging with performers and guests at a lively event.
Elegant women attending a circus staging event under a large tent with festive string lights, showcasing vibrant dresses and accessories.
Elegant women attending a circus staging event under a large tent with festive string lights, showcasing vibrant dresses and accessories.
Juggling performance on circus stage with performers in colorful costumes at Circus Arts OSTG.
Juggling performance on circus stage with performers in colorful costumes at Circus Arts OSTG.
Elegant adults at circus event, formal attire, vibrant lighting, decorated tent, entertainment, celebration, night party, entertainment venue, social gathering, special occasion, festivity, outdoor event, cheerful ambiance, sophisticated dress, evening celebration.
Elegant adults at circus event, formal attire, vibrant lighting, decorated tent, entertainment, celebration, night party, entertainment venue, social gathering, special occasion, festivity, outdoor event, cheerful ambiance, sophisticated dress, evening celebration.
Circus staging performance at a festive event with people enjoying the outdoor carnival atmosphere.
Circus staging performance at a festive event with people enjoying the outdoor carnival atmosphere.
Colorful circus stage with balloons and large illuminated "CIRCUS" sign, featuring children jumping rope.
Colorful circus stage with balloons and large illuminated "CIRCUS" sign, featuring children jumping rope.
Batman mask performer at circus event, vibrant colors and stage lighting.
Batman mask performer at circus event, vibrant colors and stage lighting.
Colorful circus staging with dynamic lighting and performers on stage for a lively show.
Colorful circus staging with dynamic lighting and performers on stage for a lively show.
Dynamic circus performer in metallic costume doing headstand on stage with vibrant blue lighting.
Dynamic circus performer in metallic costume doing headstand on stage with vibrant blue lighting.
Circus stage with Batman logo illuminated, performers acrobatically swinging on a high wire at a circus arts event.
Circus stage with Batman logo illuminated, performers acrobatically swinging on a high wire at a circus arts event.

A Royal Circus Gala 2024

Photos By Harry Sayer
Colorful circus tent with "Circus Sarasota" sign on the stage.
Colorful circus tent with "Circus Sarasota" sign on the stage.
Lined photo of women dressed in stylish evening wear at a circus staging event, outdoor setting with cars and a tent in the background.
Lined photo of women dressed in stylish evening wear at a circus staging event, outdoor setting with cars and a tent in the background.
Elegant circus performers in colorful costumes at circus staging event.
Elegant circus performers in colorful costumes at circus staging event.
Performance art in circus staging with clown and acrobats on stage.
Performance art in circus staging with clown and acrobats on stage.
Colorful circus performers with clown costumes at an event stage.
Colorful circus performers with clown costumes at an event stage.
Elegant performers on a circus staging with chandeliers and glamorous decor, showcasing professional circus arts staging services.
Elegant performers on a circus staging with chandeliers and glamorous decor, showcasing professional circus arts staging services.
Elegant circus staging featuring performers with violin and striking colorful costumes at a lively event.
Elegant circus staging featuring performers with violin and striking colorful costumes at a lively event.
Clown and performer celebrate at circus staging event, vibrant costume, lively environment, entertainment, circus performance, festive atmosphere.
Clown and performer celebrate at circus staging event, vibrant costume, lively environment, entertainment, circus performance, festive atmosphere.
Dynamic circus performers on stage inside a circus tent, showcasing balance, acrobatics, and coordination.
Dynamic circus performers on stage inside a circus tent, showcasing balance, acrobatics, and coordination.
Elegant group of adults celebrating at a circus-themed event, showcasing vibrant staging and performance atmosphere.
Elegant group of adults celebrating at a circus-themed event, showcasing vibrant staging and performance atmosphere.
Vibrant circus staging with golden backdrop and illuminated "CAGE" signs at a theatrical event.
Vibrant circus staging with golden backdrop and illuminated "CAGE" signs at a theatrical event.
Elegant couple at a circus event in vibrant costumes, showcasing circus staging and entertainment ambiance.
Elegant couple at a circus event in vibrant costumes, showcasing circus staging and entertainment ambiance.
Elegant performers in vibrant costumes at a circus staging event with elaborate headpieces.
Elegant performers in vibrant costumes at a circus staging event with elaborate headpieces.
Colorful circus staging with acrobat performing a split leap during a live performance, vibrant backdrop and theatrical lighting.
Colorful circus staging with acrobat performing a split leap during a live performance, vibrant backdrop and theatrical lighting.
Stunning circus staging with acrobats performing on stage under colorful lights.
Stunning circus staging with acrobats performing on stage under colorful lights.
Balancing performer on tightrope at circus staging during acrobatic show.
Balancing performer on tightrope at circus staging during acrobatic show.
Stunt performer hanging from aerial silks at a circus stage with vibrant lighting and ornate backdrop.
Stunt performer hanging from aerial silks at a circus stage with vibrant lighting and ornate backdrop.
Vibrant circus staging with a performer painting on a canvas under colorful lights.
Vibrant circus staging with a performer painting on a canvas under colorful lights.
Lively circus stage with two performers in colorful costumes performing aerial hoop acts.
Lively circus stage with two performers in colorful costumes performing aerial hoop acts.
Colorful circus performers juggling on stage with vibrant lighting and stage props.
Colorful circus performers juggling on stage with vibrant lighting and stage props.
Colorful circus stage featuring children performing roller-skating act with vibrant costumes.
Colorful circus stage featuring children performing roller-skating act with vibrant costumes.
Vibrant circus staging with acrobat in costume entertaining seated audience under colorful lights.
Vibrant circus staging with acrobat in costume entertaining seated audience under colorful lights.
Elegant performers in elaborate castle-inspired costumes at a circus staging event with golden glitter backdrop.
Elegant performers in elaborate castle-inspired costumes at a circus staging event with golden glitter backdrop.
Vibrant circus stage with performers during a live show, colorful backdrop, energetic atmosphere.
Vibrant circus stage with performers during a live show, colorful backdrop, energetic atmosphere.
Elegant woman and young girl speaking at circus event, glamorous stage staging for performances and awards.
Elegant woman and young girl speaking at circus event, glamorous stage staging for performances and awards.
Vibrant circus staging with performers and a host at an event or fundraiser.
Vibrant circus staging with performers and a host at an event or fundraiser.
Elegant circus stage with vibrant lighting and decorative elements for performances and events, showcasing professional setup and ambiance.
Elegant circus stage with vibrant lighting and decorative elements for performances and events, showcasing professional setup and ambiance.
Vibrant circus staging with performers and audience celebrating at an event.
Vibrant circus staging with performers and audience celebrating at an event.
Colorful circus performers dressed as clowns and acrobats at a vibrant circus-themed event.
Colorful circus performers dressed as clowns and acrobats at a vibrant circus-themed event.
Elegant circus stage event with guests enjoying a night of entertainment and live performances.
Elegant circus stage event with guests enjoying a night of entertainment and live performances.
Elegant circus staging with performers and guests at a glamorous event.
Elegant circus staging with performers and guests at a glamorous event.
Elegant performers standing on circus stage with chandeliers and vibrant lighting.
Elegant performers standing on circus stage with chandeliers and vibrant lighting.
Elegant women at circus event with staging and colorful lighting, wearing evening attire.
Elegant women at circus event with staging and colorful lighting, wearing evening attire.
Elegant couple at a circus-themed event, enjoying the show and sophisticated atmosphere.
Elegant couple at a circus-themed event, enjoying the show and sophisticated atmosphere.
Vibrant circus staging performance with dancers and acrobats at the event.
Vibrant circus staging performance with dancers and acrobats at the event.
Elegant circus staging with performers and guests in formal attire at a fundraising event.
Elegant circus staging with performers and guests in formal attire at a fundraising event.

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Thank You to Our 2024 Gala Supporters

Gala Chairs: Julie Harris & Lauren Walsh

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Photos Of Last Year’s Gala By Cliff Roles
Elegant women at a circus event, showcasing stage setup and performance ambiance.
Elegant women at a circus event, showcasing stage setup and performance ambiance.
Elegant performer playing grand piano on circus stage with lighting.
Elegant performer playing grand piano on circus stage with lighting.
Circus stage performers at a circus arts event, lively atmosphere inline with professional circus staging.
Circus stage performers at a circus arts event, lively atmosphere inline with professional circus staging.
Vibrant group of young female gymnasts in blue costumes at circus stage.
Vibrant group of young female gymnasts in blue costumes at circus stage.
Elegant circus staging with vibrant lighting for special events and performances.
Elegant circus staging with vibrant lighting for special events and performances.
Vibrant circus stage with performers and elaborate costumes, showcasing professional circus staging and production.
Vibrant circus stage with performers and elaborate costumes, showcasing professional circus staging and production.
Elegant circus staging with performers and guests in formal attire at a vibrant event.
Elegant circus staging with performers and guests in formal attire at a vibrant event.
Elegant circus performers on stilts at a circus staging event with vibrant lighting and theatrical costumes.
Elegant circus performers on stilts at a circus staging event with vibrant lighting and theatrical costumes.
Circus staging performance with performers in elaborate costumes on stage.
Circus staging performance with performers in elaborate costumes on stage.
People in formal attire at circus staging event with stage lighting and decorations.
People in formal attire at circus staging event with stage lighting and decorations.
Elegant circus performer in a red gown on stage with a group of well-dressed people at a circus arts event.
Elegant circus performer in a red gown on stage with a group of well-dressed people at a circus arts event.
Elegant circus staging with performers and event attendees at a professional circus arts event.
Elegant circus staging with performers and event attendees at a professional circus arts event.
Staging for circus acts with aerial performers performing in hanging hoops on a lit stage.
Staging for circus acts with aerial performers performing in hanging hoops on a lit stage.
Daring acrobats performing on a circus staging platform during a live show.
Daring acrobats performing on a circus staging platform during a live show.
Elegant performers on circus stage with sparkling backdrop, showcasing professional circus arts staging and performance excellence.
Elegant performers on circus stage with sparkling backdrop, showcasing professional circus arts staging and performance excellence.
Clown with guests at circus staging event, vibrant party atmosphere with elegant attire and festive decorations.
Clown with guests at circus staging event, vibrant party atmosphere with elegant attire and festive decorations.
Elegant women at circus staging event with vibrant costumes and jewelry.
Elegant women at circus staging event with vibrant costumes and jewelry.
Elegant women at a circus-themed event showcasing stage backdrop and vibrant lighting.
Elegant women at a circus-themed event showcasing stage backdrop and vibrant lighting.
Elegant performers posing at the circus staging event with vibrant lighting.
Elegant performers posing at the circus staging event with vibrant lighting.

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