Elizabeth & Barbara on Creative Liberties and the Power of Artist-Led Spaces

In this episode of Behind the Masterpiece, host Brian Hersh sits down with Elizabeth Goodwill and Barbara Gerdeman, co-founders of Creative Liberties, to explore how their artist-led spaces are building community, empowering creatives, and transforming Sarasota’s arts scene. Learn how their journey, from a shared office at Art Center Sarasota to launching multiple collaborative studios and gallery residencies, has provided affordable studio space, exhibition opportunities, and programs like Family Art Day. It’s an inspiring look at how two artists turned a vision into a vibrant creative movement that continues to grow. To learn more about Creative Liberties, visit their website: https://www.creativeliberties.net/ Timestamps: (00:00) Introducing Elizabeth Goodwill & Barbara Gerdeman, Co-Founders of Creative Liberties (01:00) What is Creative Liberties? (06:20) What types of artists are at Creative Liberties? (09:15) How can people experience Creative Liberties? (12:20) Elizabeth’s art (15:20) Barbara’s art For more information and to listen to all the episodes, go to sarasotapodcast.com