The Sound of Music

The Hermitage's "Sunsets @ Selby Gardens" Series Returns This Fall

The outdoor performance series features works-in-progress by Hermitage artists-in-residence and alumni at Selby Gardens' two campuses.

08/07/2025 By Staff

Awards

Music and Sound Artist Rucyl Mills Named 2025 Hermitage Greenfield Prize Winner

Mills' musical compositions blend noise art, bass wave, sample collage and avant-garde R&B.

02/25/2025 By Staff

Awards

Naomi Iizuka Named Fifth Recipient of Hermitage Major Theater Award

An award-winning playwright based in California, Iizuka will receive a cash prize of $35,000, a residency at the Hermitage Artist Retreat and a developmental workshop in a major arts capital.

11/04/2024 By Staff

Hurricane Milton

Mote, the Van Wezel and the Hermitage Artist Retreat Experienced Major Damage from Hurricane Milton

The Van Wezel has canceled shows through December. Mote and the Hermitage are closed due to the impacts of the storm.

10/14/2024 By Staff

Coming Attractions

Hermitage Retreat Announces New Benderson Park Series

The first event will feature Hermitage fellows Terry Guest and James Anthony Tyler on Nov. 16.

09/29/2023 By Staff

Limelight

Photos: Hermitage Greenfield Prize Dinner

This year's dinner honored Greenfield Prize winners Lorenzo "Rennie" Harris and Sandy Rodriguez.

04/19/2023 Photography by Lori Sax

Sing, Sing a Song

Hermitage Artist Retreat CEO Andy Sandberg Makes a Brief Return to the Stage

He'll appear in a benefit concert March 20 at the Van Wezel, along with some of his Broadway friends.

03/05/2023 By Kay Kipling

Awards

The Hermitage Names Not One, But Two Greenfield Prize Winners for 2023

They are visual artist Sandy Rodriguez and street dance pioneer Lorenzo "Rennie" Harris, the first winner to be recognized for dance.

01/17/2023 By Staff

A Year of the Arts

Sarasota's Top 10 Performances of 2022

We pulled together a short list of the best of the arts, theater and performance in Sarasota this year worthy of reminiscing or catching before they close.

12/27/2022 By Kay Kipling

Where the Magic Happens

The Hermitage Artist Retreat Has Become an Incubator for Artists from Around the Country

More than 600 artists have found inspiration there, and the work they have done at the retreat has gone on to stages and museums around the world.

11/12/2022 By Kay Kipling

Fast Track

Selby Foundation CEO to Retire

Plus, the Hermitage names its new Curatorial Council members, Williams Parker will expand to Waterside Place and more.

08/15/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Sarasota Chamber Announces Leadership Sarasota Class of 2023

Plus, a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright joins the Hermitage Artist Retreat board and Dr. Kameron Partridge Hodgens is honored by More Too Life.

08/01/2022 Photography by Staff

Fast Track

Four Icard Merrill Attorneys Recognized Among Florida's 'Legal Elite'

Plus, a new program at The Hermitage Artist Retreat, realtor awards and much more.

07/01/2022 By Staff

Game Changer

Hermitage Artist Retreat Announces Shariffa Ali as Major Theater Award Winner

Theater artist Ali will create a new work and receive a $35,000 cash prize.

05/31/2022 By Kay Kipling

Limelight

Photos: The Hermitage Greenfield Prize Dinner

The prize dinner honored this year's winner, composer Angélica Negrón, and welcomed musical artists Gavin Creel and Nick Photinos.

04/11/2022 Photography by Lori Sax

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota This Weekend

Classical concerts, an Italian feast and carnival in Venice, Disney's Beauty and the Beast onstage and more.

02/24/2022 By Kay Kipling

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota This Weekend

PINCfest takes over the Rosemary District, Asolo Rep opens a new show, tango at the Van Wezel and more.

01/20/2022 By Kay Kipling

New Music to Come

The Hermitage Greenfield Prize Winner for 2022 Is Composer Angélica Negrón

The multi-instrumentalist will compose an original work to premiere in Sarasota.

01/11/2022 By Kay Kipling

Winning Writer

Playwright-Director Radha Blank Receives Hermitage Major Theater Award

She is the first recipient of this new award, which includes money, a writing residency and a play workshop.

12/14/2021 By Kay Kipling

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota This Weekend

Holiday lights bloom at Selby Gardens, Sarah Brightman sings Christmas at the Van Wezel, Sarasota Orchestra concerts and more.

12/09/2021 By Kay Kipling