Southside School Foundation, for the Arts

Join us this evening for the Southside Elementary Talent Show at 6:30pm!

Seventy-Six Trombones (and some incredible students) led the big parade on Friday in the 2nd and 3rd grade production of The Music Man! We were blown away watching the talented actors who lit up the stage with their joyful rendition of the beloved musical.

All of us at SSFA want to share our deep appreciation and love for Ms. Scanlan, our talented (and tireless) director, who staged the show over the course of months of rehearsals. Without her, The Music Man would not have been such a show-stopping success.

In turn, she would like to express her gratitude for the incredible student volunteers who gave their time and talents to support the show’s creation, as well as a number of parent volunteers without whom The Music Man would not have happened, including: Terri Dees (seating coordinator), Jennifer Zaborney (props and set decorations), Alex Chau (programs designer), Erika Wise Borland (props), Kelly Mangino (photography), Lindsey Conrad (backstage support, costume organization and prep goddess), Cortlyn Moric (show night meal), and all other parent volunteers who provided snacks and support throughout months of rehearsals. We couldn’t agree more!

A special “thank you” to all the staff and admin who made the play possible, specifically Dr. Roscoe and Doug Elliott for helping to improve the sound system so our performers could be heard!

Finally - to all the parents and students who made the grade 2/3 musical a reality - we are so grateful for and proud of you! With the close of The Music Man we at SSFA are saying, “Goodnight, My Darling” to productions for the 2025-2026 school year, but we are so excited to see what the 2026-2027 school year brings!

In recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week, we would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to Dr. Foster for her leadership and support of the arts at Southside!

Without our teachers, “All the Arts for All the Kids” simply wouldn’t be possible. We are so very grateful for each and every educator who takes the time to enrich the lives of Southside learners on a daily basis. We appreciate you, Southside team, not only during this week but year-round. Hoorah for Southside Teachers!

SSFA is closing out the year in style! 🥳

Join us for an exciting lineup of student performances and our final meeting of the year. Come celebrate the creativity of our students, connect with our community, and discover how you can get involved.

We'll also be sharing committee chair and leadership opportunities for 2026-2027-help us make next year our best yet! 🌟

5/7 at 6:30pm - Musical showcase 🎶
5/11 at 9am - Final SSFA meeting of the year 🎨
5/15 at 9am and 6pm - 2nd & 3rd grade play 🎭
5/19 at 6:30pm - Talent show 🎤

We have exciting ARTS news to share!

Artwork by a number of Southside students will be featured in this year’s Sarasota County Schools Spring Art Show!

Featured artists will receive invitations to attend a reception the evening of Wednesday, May 6 at Art Center Sarasota. And all families and community members are invited to attend the reception and visit the gallery anytime during the show dates.

📅 Reception: Wednesday, May 6 | 5:30–7:00 PM
📍Art Center Sarasota
707 North Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34236

🖼 Show Dates: April 28 – May 9
⏰ Monday–Saturday, 10 AM–5 PM (Closed Sunday, May 3)

Please come out and support our talented young artists!

Thank you to Your Observer and Ian Swaby for featuring Cooking for the Arts and helping share the story of this special night. We’re so grateful to have our community’s support for arts education recognized in such a meaningful way.

Parents and staff cook up meals in support of arts education | Your Observer The fourth annual Cooking for the Arts supported the Southside School Foundation for the Arts, which funds various arts initiatives at the elementary school.

There’s so much that goes into a night like Cooking for the Arts, and Janet Combs Photography captured all of it! A heartfelt thank you for photographing Cooking for the Arts with such creativity and care. These photos tell the story of the night in a way we’ll be able to revisit again and again! 📸

🪩✨LAST CALL! Cooking for the Arts is approaching! A limited number of tickets are remaining, and ticket sales close Friday! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to support Southside’s **arts programs**, helping inspire the next generation of young artists. https://www.southsidefoundation.org/events/cooking-for-the-arts-2026

🪩✨LAST CALL! Cooking for the Arts is approaching! A limited number of tickets are remaining, and ticket sales close Friday! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to support Southside’s **arts programs**, helping inspire the next generation of young artists.

Cooking for the Arts 2026 | SSFA Join us for the 4th Annual Cooking for the Arts- A Night Painted in Flavor & Light, benefitting Southside Foundation for the Arts.