- February 18, 2025
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Veronica Brady, Keith Monda, Executive Director Virginia Shearer, Audrey and Walter Stewart
Photo by Harry SayerKathy Perryman Moore, Ellen Chapman and Tatiana Palnitska
Photo by Harry SayerMichael Klein, Gail Morganroth, Mary Ann and John Meyer
Photo by Harry SayerHosts Bill and Elaine Crouse
Photo by Harry SayerGuest figures Nicholas Lowry and Angelina Lippert
Photo by Harry SayerShari and John Hicks with Lora Wey
Photo by Harry SayerWalter Stewart, Julie Turner, Flora Major and Michael Turner
Photo by Harry SayerVisitors were picked up by trolley.
Photo by Harry SayerSuzy Farbman with Barb Semel Parkhurst
Photo by Harry SayerFred and Judy Fiala
Photo by Harry SayerGail and Joel Morganroth
Photo by Harry SayerLarry Thompson corrals the crowd.
Photo by Harry SayerExecutive Director Virginia Shearer welcomes the audience and becomes the art tour segment of the night.
Photo by Harry SayerNicholas Lowry teaches the assembled audience about the many posters and designs on display.
Photo by Harry SayerAngelina Lippert teaches the audience about artwork.
Photo by Harry SayerThe Sarasota Art Museum took its closest supporters on an extensive art tour during its first Ambassadors Salon event on Jan. 11.
The art highlight event, held at longtime supporters Bill and Elaine Crouse's private residence on Siesta Key, had SAM supporters arrive by trolley for an evening of art appreciation.
Guests met and sipped drinks while admiring the extensive collection of art deco posters and designs owned by Bill Crouse.
What's more is the event had two special art guides for the evening. Angelina Lippert, the chief curator and director of content of Poster House joined Nicholas Lowry, the principal auctioneer and president of Swann Auction Galleries to lead the guests through a detailed discussion of much of the artwork hanging throughout the Crouse's home.
The next Ambassadors Salon event is planned for this March.