The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is a performing arts venue located at 777 North Tamiami Trail,
Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota () is a city in Sarasota County, Florida, Sarasota County on the Gulf Coast of the U.S. state of Florida. The area is renowned for its cultural and environmental amenities, beaches, resorts, and the Sarasota School of Architecture. The c ...
neighboring the
Sarasota Bay. The main theater of the facility contains 1,741 seats.
History
The initial construction of the 1,736-seat hall was partly funded by a bequest from local residents Lewis and Eugenia van Wezel.
The architectural design was carried out by
William Wesley Peters, of
Taliesin Associated Architects, who used seashells as inspiration for the design.
The purple and lavender color scheme was suggested by
Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd Wright (June 8, 1867 – April 9, 1959) was an American architect, designer, writer, and educator. He designed more than 1,000 structures over a creative period of 70 years. Wright played a key role in the architectural movements o ...
's widow,
Olgivanna Lloyd Wright.
The
Henry C. Beck Company was general contractor for construction of the hall.
References
External links
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Concert halls in Florida
Buildings and structures in Sarasota, Florida
Tourist attractions in Sarasota County, Florida
Theatres in Florida
Theatres completed in 1969
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