For the Media

Media central is the official source of information on the Ringling International Arts Festival. It is easy and convenient and provides working media with immediate access to the most up-to-date news, facts and information about the Festival.

Festival Public Relations representatives are happy to assist media with the following:

• Providing background facts and figures
• Gathering information about Sarasota and Manatee Counties
• Arranging interviews with artists and key festival representatives

• Obtaining approved press images
• Fact checking
• And much more

Please contact Festival Public Relations Representatives Scott Gardiner at (941)359.5700 x2803. For working media interested in covering the festival, please send your request, with qualifications, via E-Mail. Please include the shows and events that you would like to cover.

Media Notes

Photography of any sort by media representatives will not be permitted during dress rehearsals and performances. Still photographs and images of the artists and performances will be provided to media for use in publication.