The Hermitage Artist Retreat Uses Grant for Renovation of Historic Structure

The Hermitage Artist Retreat recently utilized a $3,000 John Ringling Towers Historic Preservation Grant issued by the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County to renovate the Whitney Garage, a historic structure on the Hermitage campus, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The building is now used as 3-D studio space by artists in residence at the Hermitage.

Ball Construction, under the direction of Pat Ball, added new garage doors. Once the doors were constructed and installed, the building was painted by Staack’s Lawn and Handyman.

“We appreciate the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County and its John Ringling Towers Fund for providing the funds to support this very important renovation,” says Bruce Rodgers, executive director.