NewsThe Suncoast PostAugust 29, 2026Sarasota County
Hermitage Artist Retreat secures over $450,000 in grants for local arts programs
The Hermitage Artist Retreat has been awarded more than $450,000 in combined national, state, and regional grants to fund artist residencies and free community arts education. This funding will support programming across Sarasota and Manatee counties.
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The $450,000 in new funding supports the continuation of free community arts programs and artist residencies available to residents of Sarasota and Manatee counties.
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Who's Mentioned
organizationRobert Rauschenberg Foundation“Provided additional funding.”organizationHermitage Artist Retreat“Nonprofit organization based on Manasota Key hosting artist residencies.”organizationAaron Copland Fund for Music“Provided additional funding.”organizationFlorida Department of State’s Division of Arts and Culture“Provided the largest award of $150,000.”organizationThe Exchange“Provided additional funding.”organizationNational Endowment for the Arts“Provided $60,000 for the residency program.”personAndy Sandberg“Artistic Director and CEO of the Hermitage Artist Retreat.”organizationManatee Community Foundation“Provided additional funding.”organizationFrank E. Duckwall Foundation“Provided additional funding.”organizationCommunity Foundation of Sarasota County“Provided $50,000 for programs and the 2027 Greenfield Prize Weekend.”organizationKoski Family Foundation“Provided $50,000.”organizationGulf Coast Community Foundation“Provided $50,000.”