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The Hermitage Artist Retreat Names Ellen Sandor to Board of Trustees; Stephanie Jones Appointed Vice President
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2025

The Hermitage Artist Retreat (Sarasota County, FL) has announced the election of Ellen Sandor (Sarasota/Chicago) to its Board of Trustees, effective July 1, 2025.

Hermitage Artist Retreat Announces Robyn Citrin as President & Welcomes Edward Swan, Jr. to Board of Trustees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2021

The Hermitage Artist Retreat announced today that Robyn Citrin has been elected as the new president of the Hermitage Board of Trustees. Citrin succeeds Leslie Edwards, who concludes her term as president and will remain on the Hermitage board. The Hermitage also welcomes Edward Swan, Jr. as a new member of the Board of Trustees.

Stage Designer Peter Docherty Dies at Age 75
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage designer Peter Docherty has died at age 75.

Andy Sandberg Named Artistic Director And CEO Of The Prestigious Hermitage Artist Retreat
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2019

The board of the Hermitage Artist Retreat in the United States announced today that the organisation has chosen Andy Sandberg as its Artistic Director and Chief Executive Officer as of January 1, 2020. Sandberg succeeds Bruce Rodgers, who is retiring after serving as the Hermitage's Executive Director since 2005. Sandberg, an accomplished director, writer, and Tony Award-winning producer whose national and international career has been committed to new work and artist development, was selected following an extensive national search. In his new role, Sandberg will be responsible for overseeing the organisation's operations, artistic programs, administration, and strategic plan.

Andy Sandberg Named Artistic Director And CEO Of Hermitage Artist Retreat Following Nationwide Search 
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2019

The board of the Hermitage Artist Retreat in Florida announced today that the organization has chosen Andy Sandberg as its Artistic Director and Chief Executive Officer as of January 1, 2020. Sandberg succeeds Bruce Rodgers, who is retiring after serving as the Hermitage's Executive Director since 2005. Sandberg, an accomplished director, writer, and Tony Award-winning producer whose national and international career has been committed to new work and artist development, was selected following an extensive national search. In his new role, Sandberg will be responsible for overseeing the organization's operations, artistic programs, administration, and strategic plan. 

PBS' AMERICAN MASTERS Celebrates Architect Eero Saarinen Tonight
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 27, 2016

PBS - AMERICAN MASTERS series celebrates  Eero Saarinen in primetime with Eero Saarinen: The Architecture Who Saw the Future. Watch the broadcast tonight, December 27th at 8pm ET.