Annie Morrison, Hermitage Artist reads at Bookstore1
Ann Morrison is an award-winning professional actor for over 25 years, and starred on Broadway (MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG) awarding her a Theatre World Award. Seen locally in theatres and cabarets, Annie has created DISCOURSE OF A MAID, part one of a trilogy based on Celtic Mythology and storytelling. READ MORE
Artful Lobster 2011 A Great Success!
It was a picture perfect day for the annual Artful Lobster (AL) event at the Hermitage Artist Retreat. Thanks to the efforts of three-time Chair and Hermitage Trustee Debbi Benedict and her talented committee, the AL had its largest attendance to date. READ MORE
Special Artful Lobster Treat!
There’s something new happening at this year’s Artful Lobster fundraiser on the Hermitage campus. We have invited one of our early artists, renowned cellist Michael Fitzpatrick to return to the Hermitage and perform a brief, pre-lunch concert for this year’s event and Michael has generously agreed. This is a great gift to the Hermitage and to our supporters who attend the event. READ MORE
Hermitage Leaders and Artists Hold Reunion in New York City
Brooklyn Academy of Music and Brooklyn Museum feature Hermitage Artists. READ MORE
September is for R&R
(Repair and Renovation) or (Rust and Rot)
Maintaining historic structures in southwestern Florida and mere feet from the Gulf of Mexico is a challenge. Mother Nature wants this property back, and she uses all her tools of wind, rain, salt, and sun to deteriorate man-made structures. To top it off, she sends her best, most powerful storms in to complete the job. Since September/October is the most active part of the hurricane season, September seems to be the very best time to schedule maintenance and repair and to keep artists from far-flung destinations away from Manasota Key. READ MORE
