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The Hermitage Artist Retreat is set to host an engaging program titled “The PlayWRIGHT’s the Thing,” featuring esteemed playwright and Hermitage Fellow Doug Wright. Scheduled for Monday, February 10, at 6 p.m., the event will take place at the Asolo Repertory Theatre’s Cook Theatre within the FSU Center for Performing Arts. Attendees will experience a […]
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The Hermitage Artist Retreat in Sarasota County, Florida, celebrated a record-breaking achievement at its 16th Annual Artful Lobster luncheon, raising over $380,000 on November 9. This annual fundraiser supports the Hermitage’s renowned artist residency program, which offers creative sanctuary for global talents in music, theater, visual art, literature, and more. Proceeds from this year’s event […]
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The Hermitage Artist Retreat today announced a modified program schedule for October and November following the impact of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. Despite the damages to the Hermitage campus on Manasota Key, the planned program with Broadway veteran Britton Smith will be moving ahead this Thursday at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Downtown Sarasota. […]
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The Hermitage Artist Retreat in Sarasota announced today that the Hermitage has been awarded nearly a dozen grants totaling over $238,000 that will support a variety of programs and initiatives, including residencies for Hermitage Fellows, arts education support, and program accessibility. Grants were awarded by the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Amphion Foundation, Gulf Coast […]
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The Hermitage Artist Retreat, located in Sarasota County, Florida, has announced the dates for its annual benefit events for the 2024-2025 season. The 16th annual Artful Lobster Benefit will be held on Saturday, November 9th, 2024, from 11:30 am to 2 pm. This signature outdoor event raises essential funds for the Hermitage’s esteemed artist residency […]
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The Hermitage Artist Retreat, nestled in Sarasota County, Florida, is thrilled to unveil its latest program featuring the return of Hermitage Fellow and distinguished American Ballet Theatre principal dancer, James Whiteside. Embark on an enchanting journey with Whiteside as he graces the Hermitage Palm House Studio on Monday, March 4th at 5:30 pm, offering an […]
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The Hermitage Artist Retreat (Sarasota County, Florida) today announced a $50,000 Arts & Culture Grant from the William G. and Marie Selby Foundation for the Hermitage’s “Build Back Stronger: Campus, Community, Care” project. Born out of lingering hurricane repair needs, this multi-component project will enhance the accessibility, sustainability, and security of the Hermitage’s campus. The […]
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The Hermitage Artist Retreat (Sarasota County, Florida) raised over $292,000 at the 2023 Hermitage Artful Lobster luncheon on Saturday, November 11th. Now in its 15th year and following the 20th anniversary of the Hermitage, this annual event raises valuable funds for the Hermitage’s internationally renowned artist residency program, supporting the creative process of artists from […]
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The Hermitage Artist Retreat announces today that world-renowned and Grammy Award-winning string quartet ETHEL will headline the Hermitage’s signature fall fundraising event, “The Artful Lobster: An Outdoor Celebration!” on Saturday, November 11th from 11:30am to 2pm at the Hermitage campus on Manasota Key. This is the first time in many years that all four members […]
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Hermitage Artist Retreat announces a newly developed partnership with Nathan Benderson Park as a part of the Hermitage’s 2023-2024 season. Expanding on the success of the Hermitage programming at Selby Gardens and other venues throughout the region, the new “Hermitage Sunsets @ Benderson Park” series launches this year following a popular Hermitage program at the […]
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Andy Sandberg, Artistic Director and CEO of the Hermitage Artist Retreat, announced the organization has welcomed Stacia Lee as its first Managing Director, following a national search that commenced earlier this season. Lee joins the Hermitage team after serving as the publisher for Sarasota Magazine and overseeing the Florida and Texas operations for SagaCity Media. […]