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?????? Join us for our November Luncheon Program in celebration of our 55th Anniversary! ?? Actor and educator Kathryn Chesley will portray artist Martha Hartman. Martha and her husband William Hartman founded The Hartman School of Art in Sarasota in 1951. However, Martha is best known for founding the famed Sarasota Petticoat Painters in 1953, which is the oldest continuously exhibiting women’s art group in the United States. Kathryn Chesley – in her Life and Times portrayal of Martha – tells the story of the development of all the arts in Sarasota County with references to the men and women who helped to create the cultural coast of Florida. ?? ???? Win a Painting by Sarasota Colony Artist Martha Hartman! When you attend our 55th anniversary luncheon, you will have an opportunity to win “Windows,” an original painting by Martha Hartman kindly donated by her son, Bill Hartman. ?????? Date: Thursday, November 21 | 11 am-1 pm Place: Sarasota Yacht Club, 1100 John Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236. Cost: $45 for members/$50 nonmembers. Come to lunch and get 15 months of membership for the price of 12! Do you know that when you renew your membership at an Arts Advocates luncheon you get 15 months for the price of 12? It’s true! This special offer applies to any date that your membership renews. ?? Registration link below. #Celebration #Sarasota #Florida #Inspiration #Art

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Join Our Team of Art Docents! Are you passionate about art and eager to share your enthusiasm with others? The Arts Advocates Gallery team and the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall team are seeking dedicated and dynamic individuals to join our docents! Who We Are:?The Arts Advocates Gallery showcases a vibrant collection of local and regional art, celebrating the creativity and diversity of our community. The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is a premier cultural venue that houses our collection and has monthly public tours. Our collection is split between the two venues. Together, we aim to enrich lives through the power of art. What You Will Do:?As a docent, you will: ~Lead engaging and informative tours for visitors of all ages. ~Provide insights into the artworks and the artists behind them. ~Foster a deeper appreciation for the arts within our community. ~Participate in ongoing training to enhance your knowledge and presentation skills. Why Volunteer with Us: ~Share your passion for art with a diverse audience. ~Meet like-minded art enthusiasts and make new friends. ~Gain valuable public speaking and educational experience. ~Enjoy exclusive access to special events and exhibitions. Requirements: ~A genuine interest in art and a desire to learn more. ~Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. ~A commitment to volunteer regularly (schedules are flexible). ~Prior experience or knowledge of art is a plus but not required. How to Apply:?If you’re ready to inspire others with the beauty of art, we’d love to hear from you! Please get in touch with Stephenie Frasher at [email protected]. Join us in making art accessible and enjoyable for everyone by becoming a docent at the Arts Advocates Gallery and the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall today!

?????? We are honored to introduce, highlight and congratulate? one of our scholarship awardees, Samantha Tanelli. She is a second year Arts Advocates scholarship awardee. Tanelli, who describes her artwork as “whimsical wildlife art,” attends Ringling College of Art and Design. Her primary goal is to illustrate children’s books and realize the dream of owning a children’s art studio. In 2023, she secured both first and third place in the Sarasota County Spring Art Show. She was also a recipient of the Sarasota Chapter of the National League of American PEN Women’s Betty Altman Art Award of Excellence.??????? Artwork by the winning visual arts students will be on display in the window of the Arts Advocates Gallery throughout July and August. In addition, the gallery will feature a video of winners’ performances from the scholarship awards luncheon. The Arts Advocates Gallery is located in the Crossings at Siesta Key Mall, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota, is open Saturdays from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. ?????? Congratulations and kudos to our Scholarship Committee for their exemplary work and dedication. #Art #Artists #Scholarships #Creativity #Inspiration?

?????? We are honored to introduce, highlight and congratulate? one of our scholarship awardees, Danae Tran. She is a second year Arts Advocates scholarship awardee. She will continue to study violin performance at Stetson University. Tran is a first violin of the Stetson University Symphony Orchestra and Stetson University Chamber Orchestra, and she is a leader of the prestigious chamber music ensemble The Barron Quartet. The quartet was the winner of the Stetson at Carnegie Hall Chamber Music Competition 2023. In March 2024, the quartet played Grieg’s Op. 27 in G minor at Carnegie Hall.??????? Artwork by the winning visual arts students will be on display in the window of the Arts Advocates Gallery throughout July and August. In addition, the gallery will feature a video of winners’ performances from the scholarship awards luncheon. The Arts Advocates Gallery is located in the Crossings at Siesta Key Mall, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota, is open Saturdays from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. ?????? Congratulations and kudos to our Scholarship Committee for their exemplary work and dedication. #Art #Artists #Scholarships #Creativity #Inspiration?#Music

?????? We are honored to introduce, highlight and congratulate? one of our scholarship awardees, John Quigley. He is a multi-year recipient of the Arts Advocate scholarship. This fall, Quigley enters his final year at Ringling College of Art and Design where he majors in illustration and digital art. His goal is to have a career as a concept/storyboard artist. Quigley exhibited his work in the Arts Advocates Gallery twice in the last year: once in the student scholarship exhibition and again in the veterans’ exhibition. Numerous pieces in his body of work represent experiences from his military service. Artwork by the winning visual arts students will be on display in the window of the Arts Advocates Gallery throughout July and August. In addition, the gallery will feature a video of winners’ performances from the scholarship awards luncheon. The Arts Advocates Gallery is located in the Crossings at Siesta Key Mall, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota, is open Saturdays from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. ?????? Congratulations and kudos to our Scholarship Committee for their exemplary work and dedication. #Art #Artists #Scholarships #Creativity #Inspiration?

?????? We are honored to introduce, highlight and congratulate? one of our scholarship awardees, Noelle Prouty who is a two-time Arts Advocates awardee. She will continue her studies at the University of Florida, majoring in both art and biology with a minor in entomology. Her focus of study this year is drawing, three-dimensional art, art history, entomology research, and chemistry. She plans to study in Thailand to learn more about Asian art and explore the biodiversity of the region. Upon graduation she hopes to pursue a career in medical or biological illustration.??????? Artwork by the winning visual arts students will be on display in the window of the Arts Advocates Gallery throughout July and August. In addition, the gallery will feature a video of winners’ performances from the scholarship awards luncheon. The Arts Advocates Gallery is located in the Crossings at Siesta Key Mall, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota, is open Saturdays from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. ?????? Congratulations and kudos to our Scholarship Committee for their exemplary work and dedication. #Art #Artists #Scholarships #Creativity #Inspiration?

?????? We are honored to introduce, highlight and congratulate? one of our scholarship awardees, Hong Nguyen. He graduates from Booker High School this spring with plans to attend Ringling College of Art and Design in the fall. Nguyen has already been attending Ringling College as a pre-college student. His interests are painting, illustration, and digital art, and his dream is to be an illustrator with a gaming company. He won the Winning Portfolio award of the 2024 Florida State Fair Contest.??????? Artwork by the winning visual arts students will be on display in the window of the Arts Advocates Gallery throughout July and August. In addition, the Gallery will feature a video of winners’ performances from the scholarship awards luncheon. The Arts Advocates Gallery is located in the Crossings at Siesta Key Mall, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota, is open Saturdays from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. ?????? Congratulations and kudos to our Scholarship Committee for their exemplary work and dedication. #Art #Artists #Scholarships #Creativity #Inspiration? #VisualArt

?????? We are honored to introduce, highlight and congratulate? one of our 2024 scholarship awardees, Colin Leonard. He is a four-year recipient of the Arts Advocates scholarship. This fall he enters his final year at Oberlin Conservatory of Music where he studies jazz saxophone, flute, and clarinet. He is a member of the Oberlin Jazz Ensemble and has played in numerous jazz combos of different styles including fusion, free jazz, soul, samba, New Orleans jazz and more. In addition to music, Leonard will graduate with a minor in environmental studies. ?????? Artwork by the winning visual arts students will be on display in the window of the Arts Advocates Gallery throughout July and August. In addition, the gallery will feature a video of winners’ performances from the scholarship awards luncheon. The Arts Advocates Gallery is located in the Crossings at Siesta Key Mall, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota, is open Saturdays from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. ?????? Congratulations and kudos to our Scholarship Committee for their exemplary work and dedication. #Art #Artists #Scholarships #Creativity #Inspiration?#Music