Mildred Sainer Pavilion
Nestled amid native pines and lazy palms next to the
Ringling Museum of Art, the Mildred Sainer
Music and Arts Pavilion is the centerpiece of New College's Caples Fine Arts Complex, a haven for student
artists and performers.
The acoustic perfection of a concert hall combines with the intimacy of a private music chamber to create a 257-seat auditorium (260 with 3 wheelchair positions) that is perfect for solo or duo recital, small instrumental groups, lectures and small dramatic productions. The lobby doubles as a reception area and a visual arts exhibition area where art works can be displayed.
To the rear of the pavilion is the PepsiCo Arcade and Forum, designed with reference to the Mediterranean Revival Style of nearby Caples Hall. The forum's large grassy area serves as a private outdoor space away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. A small stage overlooking the courtyard provides an ideal place for performances and receptions.
The late Mildred Sainer was an accomplished violinist and a music enthusiast. One of the founders of the North Carolina Symphony, she played her Stradivarius in the Florida West Coast Symphony Orchestra for 22 years and was part of the first New College of USF music festival. She and her husband, attorney Abe Sainer, moved to Sarasota in 1958.
Click on the images to the left for interior and exterior views of Mildred Sainer Pavilion.
The acoustic perfection of a concert hall combines with the intimacy of a private music chamber to create a 257-seat auditorium (260 with 3 wheelchair positions) that is perfect for solo or duo recital, small instrumental groups, lectures and small dramatic productions. The lobby doubles as a reception area and a visual arts exhibition area where art works can be displayed.
To the rear of the pavilion is the PepsiCo Arcade and Forum, designed with reference to the Mediterranean Revival Style of nearby Caples Hall. The forum's large grassy area serves as a private outdoor space away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. A small stage overlooking the courtyard provides an ideal place for performances and receptions.
The late Mildred Sainer was an accomplished violinist and a music enthusiast. One of the founders of the North Carolina Symphony, she played her Stradivarius in the Florida West Coast Symphony Orchestra for 22 years and was part of the first New College of USF music festival. She and her husband, attorney Abe Sainer, moved to Sarasota in 1958.
Click on the images to the left for interior and exterior views of Mildred Sainer Pavilion.
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