Sonnet Gallery of Sarasota will open a second location in New York’s Chelsea Art District in February, according to gallery director Ramses Serrano.

“We are growing with our artists and look forward to presenting them to a new and wider audience in the capital of the art world,” said Serrano. “In addition, we will be adding new artists in both gallery locations.”

Founded in 1999, Sonnet will change its name to Serrano Contemporary/Sonnet Gallery with the expansion and will maintain its Sarasota location in the downtown Towles Court artist’s colony through the 2008 season.

The gallery, which features original paintings, sculpture and glass works by regional and international artists, invites clients to sign up on its web site (www.sonnetgallery.com) to learn more and receive email invitations to events at both locations as well as to help reduce paper waste.

“We hope our Sarasota friends stop in when they visit New York,” said Serrano. “In Chelsea alone, they can explore more than 300 galleries within just a few blocks and discover art for every taste and budget.”

Serrano plans to divide his time between New York and Sarasota and remain active in the Sarasota arts and social community.

Sonnet Gallery, the premier fine art gallery in Sarasota’s revitalized downtown, now in Towles Court, is proud to announce the exhibition “Sweet-Strong Imagery”, this exhibition presents original artwork by Artists Tod Bailey (Texas), and R.O. Schabbach (Germany). The opening Cocktail will be held on Friday March 16th. From 6 to 9 PM.

This exhibition features Figurative-Abstract mixed media by Texas Painter Bailey and mixed media paintings and sculptures by German Artist Schabbach and it runs until Thursday April 12th.

Internationally renowned artist R.O.Schabbach, recently sold out by collectors in Miami, is now on display at the Sonnet Gallery with his fascinating art, concepts and projects. As last years' judge of the Evening of Excellence by the Ringling School of Art, R.O.Schabbach expresses positivism through his vibrant colors, and thus his style was recently announced by art historian, Dame Francoise Tempra, as Schabbachism in Paris. Since the mid nineties, collectors such as Madonna, Donald Trump and the late Anthony Quinn, have been admirers of his work. Now, for the first time his works are exhibited and available in Sarasota for collectors."

The gallery’s new space allows collectors to have a closer and more intimate interaction with artwork in a home like setting.

Sonnet Gallery, the premier fine art gallery in Sarasota’s revitalized downtown, now in Towles Court, is proud to announce the exhibition “Savoir Faire”, this exhibition presents original artwork by Artists Margarita Deleuze, and Ivan Rojas. The opening Cocktail will be held on Friday February 2nd. From 6 to 9 PM.

This exhibition futures hyper realistic oils on linen by French-Venezuelan Painter Deleuze and figurative acrylics on canvas by Venezuelan Artist Rojas and it runs until Wednesday February 28th.

The gallery’s new space allows collectors to have a closer and more intimate interaction with artwork in a home like setting.

This exhibition futures post-impressionist figurative work by Venezuelan master Adrian Serrano and new abstract work by New York Artist Monica Mary and it runs until Wednesday January 31st

The gallery’s new space allows collectors to have a closer and more intimate interaction with artwork in a home like setting.

The gallery’s new location will appeal to art collectors’ taste for sampling multiple artistic offerings in a unique bohemian-style setting, said owner and director Ramses Serrano. Established over six years ago on Sarasota’s Main Street, Sonnet Gallery has developed a loyal following for its colorful mix of original contemporary artworks. It will welcome several new artists at its new location, Serrano said.

Towles Court’s colorful bungalows and cottages are home to some 40 artist’s studios, galleries, restaurants and boutiques. The complex is located just south of Main Street and west of South Washington Boulevard (2 blocks south of Hollywwod 20), with tropical gardens and sculptural installations. Towles Court plans open studio and gallery nights every Friday night.

Serrano invites all collectors to view and acquire works at a last group exhibition at Sonnet Gallery’s Main Street location during the month of November.

The Sonnet Gallery unveiled a sculpture that will stand on Main Street for residents and visitors of Sarasota to view. Ivan Rojas created “Personaje I” which was dedicated by Sarasota City Commissioner Fredd Atkins Feb. 17 before a reception at Ramses Serrano’s Sonnet Gallery.