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An Artistic Evening: 12th Annual Awards Celebration


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 4:00 a.m. October 26, 2010
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An Artistic Evening: 12th Annual Awards Celebration
Kate and Dex Honea
Kate and Dex Honea
Eva Slane, Jeffery Kin and Deb Lombard enjoy their desserts in the lobby following the awards ceremony.
Eva Slane, Jeffery Kin and Deb Lombard enjoy their desserts in the lobby following the awards ceremony.
Abraham Feder performs a cello solo as part of the Tribute in Memory of Virginia Toulmin.
Abraham Feder performs a cello solo as part of the Tribute in Memory of Virginia Toulmin.
Leif Bjaland and John Fischer were the speakers for the tribute to the memory of Virginia Toulmin.
Leif Bjaland and John Fischer were the speakers for the tribute to the memory of Virginia Toulmin.
Betty Morris speaks on behalf of herself and her husband, Bert, who were the recipients of the Arts Leadership Award for Volunteerism.
Betty Morris speaks on behalf of herself and her husband, Bert, who were the recipients of the Arts Leadership Award for Volunteerism.
Michael Martella received the Arts Leadership Award for Philanthropy.
Michael Martella received the Arts Leadership Award for Philanthropy.
Dr. Larry Thompson, the President of Ringling College of Art and Design.
Dr. Larry Thompson, the President of Ringling College of Art and Design.
Christine Jennings, recipient of the Arts Leadership Award for Arts Management, speaks while Nate Jacobs holds the custom-made award, created by Virginia Hoffman.
Christine Jennings, recipient of the Arts Leadership Award for Arts Management, speaks while Nate Jacobs holds the custom-made award, created by Virginia Hoffman.
Tim Jaeger, Jeff Schwartz and Joseph Arnegger won the Artistic Achievement award.
Tim Jaeger, Jeff Schwartz and Joseph Arnegger won the Artistic Achievement award.
Joey Panek, Master of Ceremonies, takes a photo on his phone of the audience to post to his various social media sites.
Joey Panek, Master of Ceremonies, takes a photo on his phone of the audience to post to his various social media sites.
Dancers of the Sarasota Ballet perform at the 12th Annual Awards Ceremony.
Dancers of the Sarasota Ballet perform at the 12th Annual Awards Ceremony.
Gerri Aaron, the recipient of the 2010 Nancy Roucher Annual Arts Education Award.
Gerri Aaron, the recipient of the 2010 Nancy Roucher Annual Arts Education Award.
Jim Shirley, the Executive Director of the Sarasota County Arts Council.
Jim Shirley, the Executive Director of the Sarasota County Arts Council.
Anne Morrison, winner in the performing arts category of the John Ringling Towers Fund Individual Artist Award.
Anne Morrison, winner in the performing arts category of the John Ringling Towers Fund Individual Artist Award.
Jacqueline Wang, winner in the literary arts category of the John Ringling Towers Fund Individual Artist Award.
Jacqueline Wang, winner in the literary arts category of the John Ringling Towers Fund Individual Artist Award.
Linda Mansperger speaks on behalf of the Gulf Coast Heritage Association which won the John Ringling Towers Fund Historic Preservation Award.
Linda Mansperger speaks on behalf of the Gulf Coast Heritage Association which won the John Ringling Towers Fund Historic Preservation Award.
Jacqueline Wang with her father, James.
Jacqueline Wang with her father, James.
Brian Haverlock, Jeff Schwartz, Cassia Kite, Tim Jaeger and Daniel Miller.
Brian Haverlock, Jeff Schwartz, Cassia Kite, Tim Jaeger and Daniel Miller.
Wendy Gingerich and Liz Shirley.
Wendy Gingerich and Liz Shirley.

 

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