MANN Center for the Arts

06/13/2026

Thank you to our friends at The Sanford Herald for publishing this story. We’re looking forward to another great show presented by Lee County Cultural Arts!

The DRIP Fashion Show returns to the MANN Center for the Arts on June 28 for a 4 p.m. exhibition of fashion, music, storytelling and youth empowerment. Tickets are $5

06/13/2026

Several months ago we posted an AI mockup to generate ideas about an artist studio at the Center, and now it's become a reality. The Sanford Brush & Palette Club studios are open in the first room to the left when you enter the Center. There are currently three artists in residence, with space for three more!
Learn more and get involved: https://sanfordarts.org/studios/

06/12/2026

Join us for DRIP 2026 - The Candy Factory, a brand new exhibition of fashion, dance, music and storytelling presented by Lee County Cultural Arts Group on June 28 at 4PM.
This youth empowerment experience gives young people a platform to express their creativity, confidence, and individuality through fashion. Tickets are $5 at the door.
Explore the event calendar at manncenterarts.org.

06/11/2026

You asked, we answered! Season Passes are now available for our Summer Concert Series and they are 10% off through June 21. Visit manncenterarts.org/tickets and choose Event Packages at the top of the screen.
Select your seats for all three shows and checkout! You'll get 10% off every ticket, so add as many as you like and we'll see you at the show!

06/10/2026

Well that's new...
This rectangle of cement just showed up at the Bracken Street entrance to the Center. What could it possibly bee?

06/08/2026

May we have just two minutes of your time?
https://manncenterarts.org/survey/

Quick, easy, and you could win tickets to an upcoming show if you leave your name and email (completely optional!). Thanks!

06/08/2026

SOLD! This lovely work by Nysie Hurst Art gets a red dot on the tag. Along the Illuminated Way is part of her collection showing this month in our Emerging Artist Gallery. Explore online at manncenterarts.org/gallery and see the show in-person in our newly painted main hall at the Center.

06/07/2026

He's headin' to the beach man!

Soak up the rays with us on June 24 at 6PM with Gary Lowder and Smokin' Hot LIVE in concert at the Center.
Get tickets online at manncenterarts.org/tickets.

Gary Lowder & Smokin' HotWriter: Craig Carrickofficial video:Music production: The production team of Fox , Frazier, & Lowder for Sand City Studio NMB, SCEng...

06/05/2026

Guess what we're doing? We're installing a new audio system in the theatre! Want a preview - stop by this evening from 4-7PM during the First Friday Art Reception and check out some of our new technology.

06/05/2026

Don't miss out on this weekend's Keeping Quartet Alive event.
Enjoy music from: The McDuffies, Brooklyn All-Stars, The Sensational Nightingales, The Sensational Friendly Five, The Sensationalaires, The Sanfordaires, Second Chance, Lamar Brown and The Anointed Disciples

Hosted by Walter “Country Boy” Hatcher and Amos J
Presented by A1 Music Group and Good Gospel Promotion
DOORS: 3:30PM
PROGRAM: 4:30PM