Hermitage Artist Retreat Announces New Fall Programs

September 20, 2021 – Sarasota

The Hermitage Artist Retreat’s fall artist programs continue with Hermitage Fellows and artists-in-residence offering a variety of outdoor and virtual events on the Hermitage campus and at other venues throughout Sarasota County. All events are free with a $5 registration fee. Registration is required at HermitageArtistRetreat.org.

Tuesday, September 28, at Art Center Sarasota
“Paint on Canvas: An Artist Talk” 
with Karen Chandler 
Artist Karen Chandler discusses the various forms her work takes and what inspires her to spark joy in the people who see it. Presented in partnership with Art Center Sarasota

Friday, October 15, at the Hermitage
“Body Language: An Exploration of Movement and Poetry”
with Jules Downum and Pedro Serrano 
Dancer, choreographer, and producer Jules Downum facilitates an interactive dance workshop and poet Pedro Serrano shares his work in both English and Spanish.

Friday, October 22, at Selby Gardens Downtown 
Hermitage Sunsets @ Selby Gardens: “Memoir of a Mime”
with Bill Bowers 
Combining traditional mime with spoken word, internationally renowned storyteller Bill Bowers looks back at his life in the arts and invites audiences along for the ride.

Friday, October 29, at the Hermitage Beach
“What Even Is This?” 
Discovering Surrealist Fiction 
with Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
The bestselling New York Times author speaks about the importance of “beginnings” and how this has shaped his work. Presented in partnership with Bookstore1. Also Available via Live-Stream