Category: Artist Community
Conversations With Arthur Kopit
The Hermitage Artist Retreat and the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art are pleased to announce that two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist, and three-time Tony Award nominee Arthur Kopit will share stories about his life in the theater, read from his work and speak about new projects during “Conversations with Arthur Kopit” on Thursday, February 2 at 7:30 pm in the Historic Asolo Theater. READ MORE
Artist Ralph Lemon Asks Questions
Artist Ralph Lemon began by asking dancers to write a question, then dance the question. He asked others watching, do you know the dancer’s question? Does it matter? He asked the dancers, “Does it matter that people are watching?” He ended with “The resonance that was left behind is of the ‘doing,’ beyond the rigor and the discipline of dance…the other stuff is just the parts”. READ MORE
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
