Name: Talkback Tuesday | Dasha Reich - The Flag: Nine Artists, Nine Flags
Start: 2026-02-10T16:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-10T18:00:00-05:00
Location: 3501 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34239-6109, United States

Talkback Tuesday | Dasha Reich - The Flag: Nine Artists, Nine Flags

Step into a vibrant dialogue on identity, symbolism, and creative expression with Sarasota-based artist Andrea Dasha Reich—known simply as “Dasha.” A trailblazer in abstract resin painting since the 1990s, Dasha’s luminous, self-pigmented works pulse with energy and emotion. Her signature style, honed over the course of decades, reflects a profound commitment to pushing artistic boundaries and exploring the complexities of the human experience.
With her latest exhibition, Dasha revisits a theme she first explored in 1976—her tenth year as an immigrant to the United States. Now, as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, she brings together eight fellow Sarasota artists to reimagine the American flag through their own lenses. The exhibition, The Flag, features works by Duncan Chamberlain, Marianne Chapel, Steph Gimson, Mara Torres Gonzales, Jonathan Herbert, Jana Millstone, Anja Palombo, Ajira U, and Dasha herself.
Through candid conversation and artistic insight, Dasha will guide us through the diverse interpretations of this powerful symbol. From personal histories to collective memory, each piece invites reflection on what it means to belong, to question, and to celebrate.
Dasha will be in conversation with Arts Advocates member Nanette Crist. A retired lawyer, Nanette worked as a columnist for the Charlotte County edition of Florida Weekly while living in Punta Gorda. She quickly discovered how much fun it is to talk with people about their lives and experiences. In Sarasota, Nanette has interviewed nationally known playwrights, including Lauren Gunderson and Bess Wohl, in connection with Urbanite Theatre’s Modern Works Festival. Nanette also participated in Arts Advocates’ Art Talk series, interviewing artists Truman Adams, Patricia Anderson, and Chalk Festival founder Denise Kowal.
Join us for an afternoon of bold perspectives, rich storytelling, and a celebration of creative freedom.
This event is in the Arts Advocates Gallery, located inside the Crossings at Siesta Key mall, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Enter the mall through the doors next to Connors Steak & Seafood and turn left.