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Ambassadors assemble for Sarasota Art Museum dinner

The annual dinner was held April 13.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 6:34 p.m. April 15, 2022
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The Sarasota Art Museum's top supporters met Wednesday evening for the annual Ambassadors Dinner.

The museum's supporters and contributors mingled in the outdoor courtyard for the annual event on April 13, which featured cocktails and dinner. Executive Director Virginia Shearer spoke to the crowd and expressed her appreciation for the group's continued support. 

The night featured artist Christian Sampson, whose installation "Vita in Motu" is currently featured at the museum. 

Tricia Mire and Marci Klein
Tricia Mire and Marci Klein
The evening's dinner had a blue color scheme in honor of the ambassadors.
The evening's dinner had a blue color scheme in honor of the ambassadors.
Executive Director Virginia Shearer and Lori Stulberg
Executive Director Virginia Shearer and Lori Stulberg
The evening's dinner had a blue color scheme in honor of the ambassadors.
The evening's dinner had a blue color scheme in honor of the ambassadors.
Larry Thompson and Michael Klein
Larry Thompson and Michael Klein
The evening's dinner had a blue color scheme in honor of the ambassadors
The evening's dinner had a blue color scheme in honor of the ambassadors
John Dangaran, Carolyn James and Laura Stuart Wood
John Dangaran, Carolyn James and Laura Stuart Wood
Diane and Bob Roskamp with Susan Palmer
Diane and Bob Roskamp with Susan Palmer
The evening's dinner had a blue color scheme in honor of the ambassadors.
The evening's dinner had a blue color scheme in honor of the ambassadors.
Artist Christian Sampson with Annie Wharton
Artist Christian Sampson with Annie Wharton
Katherine and Frank Martucci
Katherine and Frank Martucci
Darcie Allen and the Five Quintets perform at Jazz Thursday at the Sarasota Art Museum on May 8.
Darcie Allen and the Five Quintets perform at Jazz Thursday at the Sarasota Art Museum on May 8.
Stacey Corley, Keith Monda and Veronica Brady
Stacey Corley, Keith Monda and Veronica Brady

 

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