International Art & Found Day
March 12, 2026
​For the second year, the Sarasota branch of the National League of American Pen Women is thrilled to participate in the 2026 Art & Found Day! This global art movement celebrates kindness and creativity by inviting artists to share their work through a unique scavenger hunt. On March 12, 2026, neighborhoods across Sarasota and Manatee counties will be sprinkled with hidden treasures—free, wrapped artworks waiting to be discovered by lucky passersby.
​​​How It Works:
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Our members carefully package their creations with a note about the piece and themselves.
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Artworks will be scattered throughout Sarasota and Bradenton communities on March 12, 2026.
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Share your findings using the form below or drop on social media with #ArtandFoundDay, tagging @ArtandFoundDay as well as @SRQPenWomen on Instagram and Sarasota Pen Women on Facebook.​​​​
Found a Package?
Complete the form below to let us know where you found it!​
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Be sure to share your findings on social media with #ArtandFoundDay, tagging @ArtandFoundDay and @SRQPenWomen on Instagram and Sarasota Pen Women on Facebook.
Send us a photo! We'd love to see where you found your package. Send a photo to Jordyn.Chiodo@SarasotaPenWomen.org.​​
Feedback from 2025 Package Finders!
Nancy
Found: "Super Cat!" written by members Wilma Davidson & illustrated by Diana de Avila
Located: Grand Bay on Longboat Key
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"This event is a delightful idea, well executed! Thank you!!"
Adria
Found: ”Hidden Assets" by member Brenda Spalding
Located: gifted by a friend
​​​​​"Just thanks for the opportunity to read such a delightful book. Enjoyed it from beginning to end."
Wendy
Found: ”Dream With Me”
Located: Grand Bay on Longboat Key
​​​​​"Many thanks to Maddy Ginsburg for the donation. After reading the book I will be sure to pass it along to friends in the community."