Art Center Sarasota celebrates its 90th anniversary
Board chairs, donors, volunteers and other supporters were honored at Michael’s On East.
By
Niki Kottmann
| 9:44 p.m. October 16, 2016
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Art Center Sarasota celebrated 90 years of bringing art to the local community on Sunday, Oct. 16 at Michael’s On East. Attendees enjoyed a brunch buffet, drinks and a performance by The Out-of-Door Academy Advanced Chamber Ensemble.
Commissioner Suzanne Atwell gave a special proclamation on behalf of the city of Sarasota before special recognition was given to several individuals. The honorees were June and Bill Gordon, Jane T. Smiley, Bubsy Becker, Sam Shapiro and Howard and Betty Isermann.
Honorees Bill and June Gordon
Board Chair Adam Kendall with Judith Kendall and Connie Eastburn with Board Chair Jim Harman
Marilin and David Powell with Karin Billings
Front: Katie Berry and Tiffany Morgan Back: Kathy Bush and Debra Becker
Commissioner Suzanne Atwell points to Art Center Sarasota Executive Director Lisa Berger in agreement before presenting a proclamation on behalf of the city of Sarasota.
Peppi Elona and Judi Sterne
Tom Shapiro (standing) with Debbie Shapiro, Honoree Sam Shapiro and Sponsor Betty Schoenbaum
Honorees Howard and Betty Isermann
Wendy Surkis (standing) with Nancy O’Neil and Rebecca Morrello
Art Center Sarasota Executive Director Lisa Berger gives her opening address.
Penelope Kingman and Christine Jennings
Norma and Sam Savin with Connie Eastburn and Board Chair Jim Harman
Michael Bush and David L. Wyant
James B. Stewart created the illustration for the event program.
Members of The Out-of-Door Academy Advanced Chamber Ensemble perform for attendees.
Phyllis DuBois, Art Center employee, with Commissioner Suzanne Atwell
