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It's a trifecta of tri-chairs of SAM's Biomorphic Glow: Elisabeth Waters, Umbreen Khalidi-Majeed and Roxanne Permesly
Janet CombsSamo Davis and Emily Norris (floor) with Payton Adams, Becca Boyd, Hanna Mullen and Laura Parker Samson
Janet CombsFarhan Majeed, Umbreen Khalidi-Majeed, Elisabeth Waters and Chad Turnbull
Janet CombsDennis Rees, Felice Schulaner and Andy Sandberg
Janet CombsAndrew Forg, Miqui von Kulka and Elizabeth Ford
Janet CombsGinny and Ravi Akhoury with the Akhoury Foundation
Janet CombsAllegra Buffington attends Sarasota Art Museum's annual Art Bash held on Dec. 14.
Janet CombsSAM's Director of Learning and Engagement Connie Cuadrado with Senior Curator Rangsook Yoon
Janet CombsLarry and Carole Wickless with Judy and Fred Fiala
Janet CombsGeneral counsel for Ringling College of Art and Design is Elana Paul with SAM Deputy Director Michael Windham
Janet CombsRangsook Yoon is Sarasota Art Museum's senior curator since 2022.
Janet CombsRitsuko and Will Coleman
Janet CombsFrank Filipanits and Paula Murray
Janet CombsSAM's Director of Special Events, Laura Stuart Wood, is flanked by Geert Martens and Ray Murray who are morphing into a bird and a butterfly for SAM's Art Bash 2024, Biomorphic Glow.
Janet CombsAndy Sandberg with Sherry and Tom Koski
Janet CombsMichael and Bernice Marberry with Walter and Audrey Stewart
Janet CombsJerod and Tricia Ward with Malika and Jeffrey Apple
Janet CombsBob and Anne Essner
Janet CombsElizabeth Moore and Dawn Spencer dazzle at SAM's Art Bash 2024, Biomorphic Glow.
Janet CombsPaulomi and Amar Desai
Janet CombsAllis and Sercan Topcu with Mia and Pawel Duda
Janet CombsJake Gelber and Elizabeth Moore strike a pose.
Janet CombsE. Scott Osborne with Mike McAlpine
Janet Combs14 of the 17 members of the SAM Art Bash committee who helped plan and shape this year's theme, Biomorphic Glow.
Janet CombsJulie Harris, Audrey Robbins, Taylor Teymuri, Tammy Karp and Sarah Renkliyuz are ready for Art Bash 2024 at SAM.
Janet CombsRangsook Yoon, Elisabeth Waters, Dawn Spencer and Mimi Carlin
Janet CombsLora Wey and Sarah Crittenden
Janet CombsSam Samelson and Marion Levine with Judith and Ike Koziol
Janet CombsGinger and Bob Bailey present a palette of color composition.
Janet CombsMatthias Schubnell and Erika Ivanyi with Karen and Greg Sweeney
Janet CombsChris Voelker, Kamari Hunter and Kirk Voelker
Janet CombsChris Voelker, Melonie Favorite, Nikki Sedacca and Margaret Wise
Janet CombsSarasota Art Museum held its annual Art Bash under a tent with some 325 guests in attendance.
Janet CombsSarasota Art Museum (SAM) held its annual Art Bash titled Biomorphic Glow on Dec. 14.
Janet Combs
Sarasota Art Museum (SAM) held its annual Art Bash titled Biomorphic Glow for 325 guests on Dec. 14.
Janet CombsLogan Julien, Erica Bacacio, Kaylor Hopkins and Sofia Della Vedova register guests at SAM's Art Bash.
Janet CombsJenny Parish, Brooke Young, Anna Seguin and Jacqueline Buechel register guests at SAM's Art Bash.
Janet CombsHow often do we hear the word "biomorphic?" After the Sarasota Art Museum's annual Art Bash held Dec. 14, it just may become the word of the year — at least in Sarasota's vast and vibrant art world.
Coming from the Latin bios (life) and morphe (form), "biomorphic" translates into "having a form that resembles a living thing, such as a plant, organism or body part."
And the glow? That came not only from the carefully curated and strategically placed lights designed to glow up the entire venue, but also from the guests who came dressed in colorful costumed attire. The merger of the two completed the tastefully elegant atmosphere where 325 guests enjoyed SAM's Biomorphic Glow.
Under the watchful eyes of SAM Director of Special Events Laura Stuart Wood and seasoned Sarasota fundraiser tri-chairs Umbreen Khalidi-Majeed, Roxanne Permesly and Elisabeth Waters, the event went off flawlessly.
After a cocktail hour with drinks, canapés, entertainment and open galleries to peruse, the guests entered the colorful glowing tent complete with elegantly appointed tables, a band stage and dance floor. Dinner, and an auction headed by Tom Koski — who also served with his wife, Sherry, on the committee of 17 — was followed by a special five-year anniversary paddle raise. Dessert, dancing and mingling made for an extremely creative and inspiring evening.
Funding from the evening benefits the Ringling College of Art and Design's Sarasota Art Museum, which focuses on showcasing contemporary art.
