2026 Hermitage Artful Lobster Breaks Record with Over $500,000 Raised
The Giving Coast
SRQ DAILY WEDNESDAY PHILANTHROPY EDITION
WEDNESDAY NOV 11, 2026 |
Pictured: Hermitage Artistic Director and CEO Andy Sandberg and Artsy the Artful Lobster. Provided photo.
The Hermitage Artist Retreat (Sarasota County, Florida) raised over $500,000 at the 2026 Hermitage Artful Lobster on Saturday, November 7. This annual event raises valuable funds for the Hermitage’s internationally renowned artist residency program, supporting the creative process of artists from around the world in the fields of music, theater, visual art, literature, dance, and more. This year’s event was hosted on the Hermitage’s historic beachfront campus on Manasota Key. Over 200 guests attended the sold-out luncheon, where Artistic Director and CEO Andy Sandberg served as the master of ceremonies.
Pictured: Hermitage Artistic Director and CEO Andy Sandberg and Artsy the Artful Lobster. Provided photo.
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