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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 Happy Hour from 2-6pm in the bar and lounge only for a perfect blend of flavors and fun. Experience creativity, culture, and community—all in one place, every month!
This month’s Featured Artist
cat tesla
Cat Tesla is an internationally collected abstract painter known for luminous, nature-based works that evoke serenity, clarity, and quiet energy. Before becoming a full-time artist, she built a successful scientific career as a genetic counselor and faculty member in the Department of Human Genetics at Emory University.
Her large-scale abstracts are represented by galleries in both the U.S. and U.K., and appear in more than 300 corporate collections and nearly 1,000 hospitals and medical centers across the United States. Her paintings are also held in thousands of private collections around the world.
Tesla relocated to Sarasota County in 2022, just weeks after receiving a breast cancer diagnosis. As she navigated both recovery and a major life transition, the Florida landscape became more than a backdrop—it became a sanctuary. Her paintings blend color, light, and movement to offer a sense of refuge in a fast-paced world.
In May 2026, Tesla will present a solo exhibition at Art Center Sarasota, showcasing new large-scale works inspired by living by the water.
Her work can be viewed at
www.artbycat.com
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