
Avant-Garde
Ringling College of Art and Design’s annual fundraiser Avant-Garde is committed to raising funds for student scholarships. Scholarships bridge the gap between the cost of a college education and the resources of the college student. Education and success go hand in hand. But what if a deserving student misses the opportunity to become a successful entrepreneur, filmmaker, teacher, or artist due to financial constraints?
Scholarships empower students to pursue their dreams, motivate them to aim high, encourage them to pay it forward, and prepare them for a lifetime of achievement. More than 90% of Ringling College students qualify for need and merit-based support, and most could not attend without scholarship assistance.
All of the proceeds from Ringling College’s Annual Golf Tournament and Avant-Garde celebrations support student scholarships at Ringling College. Together, we can continue to transform the lives of these aspiring artists and designers.
As Ringling College’s signature annual costume gala, Avant-Garde entertains partygoers with dinner, dancing, and an extravaganza of exciting student work. All proceeds directly impact Ringling College students by providing scholarship support.
2023 Gala: Ringling College Rocks the 70s
Join us as the Ringling College campus is transformed into a Boogie Wonderland, back to a time when art didn’t just reflect, but also changed, the world. Let’s get it on with costumes, cocktails, dinner, dancing, an auction, and more. Dust off your groovy 70s threads or wear cocktail attire if you prefer. This year we are collectively showcasing students and their work across all majors, as well as highlighting the INDEX program (Industry Experience at Ringling College).
Saturday, March 18, 2023, 6 pm
Co-Chairs: Dona Scott, Rosa Stanfield, and Jackie Tilton
Table Sponsorships and Information: Logan Julien, 941-893-2864
Contact
Office for Advancement
2700 North Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL, 34234
941-309-4733
941-359-7662 fax
giving@ringling.edu
2022 Gala
The 2022 Avant-Garde event was a wonderful evening that we will never forget. Most importantly, your generosity helped provide impactful scholarships to Ringling College students. We are truly grateful and look forward to seeing you at Avant-Garde in 2023.
Avant-Garde: Café des Artistes
The 2022 was a wonderful evening that we will never forget. Most importantly, your generosity helped provide impactful scholarships to Ringling College students. We are truly grateful and look forward to seeing you at Avant-Garde in 2023.
Presenting Sponsors
Carolyn & Maurice Cunniffe
Champions
Edward D. & Anna Mitchell Family Foundation
Susan Palmer and Diane & Robert Roskamp
Underwriters
Ginny & Ravi Akhoury
Gloria & Ali Bahaj
Joy Bebry & Jeffrey Katz
Sondra & Gerald Biller
Robert & Anne Essner
Shirley and David B Sykes Family Foundation, Inc., Diane & Terry Gans
Sherry & Tom Koski
Jean Martin
Drs. Gail & Joel Morganroth
Pamela & Tom Reilly
Dona & Sam Scott
Jackie & Glenn Tilton
Leaders
APG
Beverly & Robert Bartner
Chartwells Higher Education
Custodial Maintenance
Sharon & Herman Frankel
Ann & Larry Garberding
Marcy & Michael Klein
Elenor Maxheim
Mary Ann & John Meyer
Janet & George L. Miles, Jr.
Rosemary & Lou Oberndorf
The Perlman Family Foundation, Richard Perlman & Ellen Hanson
Publix Super Markets Charities
Susan & Jim Travers
Benefactors
Peggy Allen & Steven Dixon
Pat & Robert Baer
Barbara Brizdle
Susan & Jim Buck
Jo Ann & Don Burhart
Gulf Coast Community Foundation
Carol & Richard Kalikow
Kutya Major Foundation, Flora Major
Cornelia & Dick Matson
Isabel Norton
Brenda Patten & Steve Hutchinson
Milli Ricciardelli
Ringling College Library Association
Sam Samelson
Janet Schmidt
Eileen Scudder & Russ Zimmermann
Indu & Rajesh Soin
Kim & Mark Standish
Rosa L. & Willie M. Stanfield
Joann & Steve Stein
Judilee Sterne
Dale Strohl
Lois Stulberg
Charlotte & John Suhler
Janis & Skip Swan
Lois & Bernie Watson
Fellows
Peggy & Ken Abt
Lori & Devin Cahn
Marianne & Louis Cohen
Dr. Karen Craparo and Mr. Paul Thomson
Carole Crosby & Larry Wickless
Julie A. Harris
Bonnie & Michael Hartley
Nancy & Joseph Jacobson
Jeffrey Peterson
Leslie & Richard Rivera
Jackie & Angus Rogers
Rowles Family
Sarasota Estate Auction
Zelia & Martin Trueb