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Arts & Central
Indulge in a culinary adventure full of delightful surprises. Life is too short for bland meals – savor the artistry on your plate!
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OUR FOOD
At Arts & Central, our dishes are more than just food – they are culinary works of art. Our innovative and creative menu features a fusion of flavors that promises a one-of-a-kind dining experience.
From whimsical small plates to elegant entrees, each dish is carefully crafted to excite your palate and spark your imagination.
PRIVATE EVENTS
Immerse yourself in an intimate setting while savoring our innovative cuisine expertly paired with a selection of exquisite wines.
Book Arts & Central for your next private event and indulge in a night of culinary delight and artistic ambiance.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
At Art & Central, there’s always something to look forward to! Every month, we host Poetry Nights where local poets captivate the crowd, and our Art Events showcase amazing artistic talent.
Enjoy Live Music performances every weekend, and don’t miss our popular Tito’s & Tapas Nights for a perfect blend of flavors and fun. Experience creativity, culture, and community—all in one place, every month!
This month’s Featured Artist
Karen Chandler
After many years of traditional training in oil painting, photography, design, and computer studies, interspersed with bartending and a variety of other day jobs, I began working as an illustrator for major publishing houses, including Random House, Simon & Schuster, Ballantine Books, and Bantam Books. My work includes covers for several Agatha Christie series, the Goosebumps young adult series by R.L. Stine, and the Victoria Thompson Murder Mystery series, among many others.
At the age of 28, I was selected to participate in the NASA and United States Air Force Art Programs.
My original oil paintings for these programs are displayed in the Deputy Director’s office at the Kennedy Space Center, the Pentagon, and the National Aviation Museum at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio.
My mural work includes Sarasota Heroes, a 20′ x 24′ piece in Sarasota, commissioned in 2020 by a joint venture between Sarasota Magazine and the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County to honor the county’s healthcare workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 battle.
In 2021, I had the honor of being recognized as a Fellow of The Hermitage Artist Retreat in Englewood, Florida.
