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Read It & Reap Blog
In this new age of COVID-19, encouraging, promoting, and supporting the arts in our
Sarasota community as we customarily do—through offering free workshops throughout the year—has become a challenge. So, while we all heal and venture out only carefully, our plan is to provide the community our blog, our “words of wisdom”, in writing, music, and art. The blogs will offer tips, encouragement, and proven research to help you hone your craft!
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Celebrating the Next Generation of Creatives: 2025 Launching Leaders in the Arts Luncheon
We were honored to host the 38th Launching Leaders in the Arts Luncheon on April 9, 2025, at the beautiful Prestancia Country Club. Thirteen remarkable high school seniors from Sarasota and Manatee counties were recognized for their outstanding achievements in visual art, letters, and music. These young creators gathered with family, teachers, and members of our branch to celebrate the power of creativity and expression.
Apr 251 min read
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Art & Found Day: A Huge Success for Sarasota Pen Women!
We are thrilled to share that our first-ever participation in Art & Found Day was a resounding success! This global initiative, designed to
Mar 232 min read
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Sarasota Pen Women Members Honored in Petticoat Painters Exhibit at City Hall
We are thrilled to celebrate four of our Sarasota Pen Women members as they are honored in the Petticoat Painters City Hall Cultural Exhibit
Mar 191 min read
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Our Silent Auction was Anything but Silent!
How wonderful to see so many at our Silent Auction and to enjoy lunch in our new “home” at Prestancia Country Club! The tables were...
Dec 19, 20241 min read
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Late Kick-Off to the Season with Inspiration and Creativity
Though our season started a bit later than usual, we were thrilled to finally host our first luncheon.
Nov 21, 20241 min read
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Celebrating Our Talented Members at ArtCenter Manatee!
Congratulations to all our talented members who participated in the SRQ Pen Women exhibition at ArtCenter Manatee! While it was one of...
Oct 28, 20241 min read
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37th annual Launching Leaders in the Arts Competition: 2024 Award Luncheon Concluded
The Sarasota Pen Women made their way back to the Bird Key Yacht Club to celebrate the 37th year of the Launching Leader in the Arts...
Apr 14, 20241 min read
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4th Annual Garden of Gratitude Luncheon
A huge thanks to the following members for a memorable February meeting and program: to Lady Lynn for generously hosting our 4th Garden...
Feb 23, 20241 min read
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Underwater Life Brought to the Surface at our January Luncheon
Our January meeting at Arts Advocates Gallery took us on a new art expedition—under the sea! The return visit from underwater...
Jan 28, 20241 min read
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Lots of Fun'Raising and Smiles at the December Luncheon and Silent Auction
Kudos to all who attended the Silent Auction at Bird Key. Thanks to all who collected and brought items to sell—and a zillion thanks to...
Dec 27, 20231 min read
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Another Successful Luncheon in the Books, and This Time, at a New Venue
On Nov 14, we tried something new! We held our meeting at the Arts Advocates Gallery, where our docent Meg Krakowiak shared the history...
Nov 27, 20231 min read
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Wowed by Carrie Seidman at the October Luncheon
As you can see from the photos, our October luncheon and program brought together many of us to not only enjoy a wonderful luncheon at...
Oct 24, 20231 min read
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The Sarasota Pen Women Member Exhibition Decorated the Walls of the Venice Art Center This September
Returning after five years, the Sarasota Pen Women exhibition took place September 15 to 28. Every member had the opportunity to show off...
Sep 29, 20231 min read
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3rd Annual Garden of Gratitude Luncheon 2022
November 9 marked the date for our third annual Garden Gratitude Luncheon at the home of member Lynn Wilson. And like the previous garden...
Nov 10, 20221 min read
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Season Kick-off Luncheon and Program Brought Smiles to All
Members and guests enjoyed our season opener luncheon and program at Bird Key Yacht Club on October 12, 2022. Not only did we get a...
Oct 13, 20221 min read
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It Takes a Village: 2022 Launching Leaders Awards Luncheon Held on April 27, 2022
Bird Key Yacht Club was the perfect setting for 75 people to celebrate the 13 high school seniors who received awards for their talent in...
Apr 29, 20221 min read
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Susan Kutno - Sarasota School of Glass - March 2022 Luncheon
The Sarasota Pen Women rock! And their spirit and specialness shined at our meeting at Bird Key Yacht Club on March 16, 2022. We...
Mar 18, 20221 min read
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Gallery of Artists at Grand Bay
On March 9, residents of Grand Bay in Longboat Key got to hear the personal stories of how six wonderful—and varied—artists, came to...
Mar 10, 20221 min read
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Zoltan Karpathy - The Circus Arts Conservatory - February 2022 Luncheon
Each month after our luncheon programs, we post photos, thanks to JoJo, our photographer, and Diana our resident nerd. You can find them...
Feb 14, 20221 min read
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The Color of Genius - January 2022 Luncheon
Do you believe in miracles? That anything is possible? Well, January’s program for the Sarasota Branch of the National League of American...
Jan 15, 20221 min read
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