- April 25, 2024
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Co-Chairs Angela and Dr. Jody Abrams
Linda Brown and Executive Director Lisa Howard
Janice and Phil Herschel
Patsy French and Sue Kinnan
The ballroom was decorated to emulate the time period of the painting.
A few tables featured tall centerpieces.
Roses decorated the room.
A tall vase stood on the stage.
Deanna Joyce, Debbie Orth and Kimberly Tucci
Sarah Wertheimer and Adam Negroski
Alene Fowler and Maria Tindal
Richard Draper and his service dog Andie
Ana Juarez, Olivia Osol and Katie Nickel
Louise Élisabeth, Madame la Princesse de Conti, as Venus, Noël Nicolas Coypel, 1731, oil on canvas.
Coffrin jewelers donated a bracelet for the silent auction that mimics the one in the painting.
Guests were able to feel the painting with tactile objects.
Mireille Boutin, Michelle Scala and Jeannie Chura
Wilhelmine Wiese-Rometsch, Robin Prucha and Martha Michals
Gail and Jerrold Kamensky
Lighthouses decorated the silent auction and cocktail tables.
Natalie Davis, Podja Khator and Kim Ogg
Tim Thomas, Abbie Reese and Brian and Erika Foster
Co-Chairwoman Angela Abrams and Bev Devine
Erik and Emily Borresen
Barbara and Bob Stepleman
Dan Pollock and Debbie Orth
The evening held an abundance of activities related to art and the senses.
Supporters of Lighthouse of Manasota were in for a treat April 14 at Michael's On East.
Hence the name of the event, Art in the Dark, with the guidance of The Ringling's Education Department, guests experienced art as those with vision loss do: by using their other senses. The painting for the evening was Louise Élisabeth, Madame la Princesse de Conti, as Venus, Noël Nicolas Coypel, 1731, oil on canvas. To bring the painting to life, the Asolo Repertory Theatre's head costume designer recreated the dress in the painting, and an actress was there to take photos with guests.
Using thee senses, guests decided what type of music best fits the painting and using tactile objects related to the painting at their place setting, were able to feel what the painting looks like.
In addition to the painting-related activities, guests enjoyed a cocktail hour, silent auction, French-inspired dinner, a comedy skit by Les McCurdy and the unveiling of the new Lighthouse of Manasota logo.
