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The Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced an exciting new addition to its March programming, bringing together two of the most influential voices in contemporary theater for an intimate evening on the Gulf Coast. On Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., the Hermitage will present Dramatizing the Contemporary World, a sunset beach program featuring Anna […]
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The Hermitage Artist Retreat has received one of the most significant philanthropic gifts in its history — a $12 million donation of land and property on Manasota Key, marking one of the largest land gifts ever made to a nonprofit arts organization in the United States. Announced on January 15, 2026, the transformational gift comes […]
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The Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced an exciting new slate of February 2026 public programs,https://hermitageartistretreat.org/ bringing Tony Award–nominated performers, Pulitzer Prize–winning playwrights, internationally acclaimed musicians, and celebrated authors to venues across Sarasota County. The newly revealed events continue the Hermitage’s mission of connecting Gulf Coast audiences with world-class artists while they develop new work. February’s […]
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The Hermitage Artist Retreat in Sarasota County, Florida, celebrated a triumphant return to its beachfront campus and raised over $450,000 at the sold-out 17th annual Artful Lobster fundraiser on Saturday, November 8. The event supports the Hermitage’s internationally-recognized artist residency program, which invites talented creators in music, theatre, visual art, literature, dance and other disciplines […]
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The Hermitage Artist Retreat is excited to announce the return of its beloved outdoor series, “Hermitage Sunsets @ Selby Gardens,” for the 2025-2026 season. Now in its sixth year, this collaborative program with Marie Selby Botanical Gardens will once again offer unforgettable performances and behind-the-scenes previews of works-in-progress by Hermitage artists-in-residence and alumni — all […]
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The Hermitage Artist Retreat has unveiled its fourth season of the Cross Arts Collaborative, a unique program designed to nurture Sarasota performers who are expanding into roles as creators. With generous backing from the Koski Family Foundation, the initiative invites artists from two key local organizations—ensembleNewSRQ and Key Chorale—to live and work at its scenic […]
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The Hermitage Artist Retreat is excited to announce the return of its popular “Hermitage Sunsets @ Benderson Park” series, a collaboration with the Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy that first launched in 2023. The first event of 2025 is set for Thursday, March 20, at 6:30 p.m., featuring award-winning playwright, director, and performer Madeline Sayet. A […]
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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 […]