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

Costume Inspiration

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

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Ringling College of Art and Design

2700 N. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34234
info@ringling.edu
941-351-5100

Office Hours:
M-F 8:30 am-4:30 pm EST

Director of Library Services	941-359-7582	Claire Powell
Digital Curation and Special Collections Librarian	941-359-7583	Janelle Rebel
Technical Services Librarian	941-359-7586	Janet Thomas
Instructional Design Librarian	941-309-0038	Claire Powell
Instructional Design Librarian		Vacant
Archivist	941-309-4055	Alexandra Vargas-Minor
Library Technician III (Cataloging and Metadata Assistant)	941-359-7631	Lisa Martinez
Library Technician II (Periodicals and Interlibrary Loan)		Vacant
Library Technician III (Circulation Manager)	941-359-7587	Tim DeForest
Library Technician III (Acquisitions Manager/Office Support)	941-359-7584	Yolanda Coleman
Library Technician II (Assistant Circulation Manager)	941-359-7587	Vacant
Assistant Circulation Manager		Christina Song
Circulation Assistant		Jean Ferderber
Circulation Assistant		Sooyeon Baek

Patron Type	# of Items	Type of Material	Borrowing Time
Student	40	Books	3 weeks
		CDs and CD-ROMs	3 days
		DVDs and Blu-Ray	3 days
		Magazines (unbound)	3 day
		Magazines/Annuals (bound)	5 days
		Videogames*	7 days

Faculty and Staff	40	Books	6 weeks
		CDs and CD-ROMs	3 days
		DVDs and Blu-Ray	7 days
		Magazines (unbound)	3 day
		Magazines/Annuals (bound)	5 days
		Videogames*	7 days

Trustee, Alumni, Cross College Alliance, and	15	Books	3 weeks
Ringling College LibraryAssociation Members		CDs and CD-ROMs	3 days
		DVDs and Blu-Ray	3 days
		Magazines (unbound)	3 day
		Magazines/Annuals (bound)	5 days
		Videogames*	N/A

PreCollege	5	Books	3 weeks
		CDs and CD-ROMs	3 days
		DVDs and Blu-Ray	3 days
		Magazines (unbound)	3 day
		Magazines/Annuals (bound)	5 days
		Videogames*	N/A

Local Teacher	15	Books	3 weeks
		CDs and CD-ROMs	3 days
		DVDs and Blu-Ray	3 days
		Magazines (unbound)	3 day
		Magazines/Annuals (bound)	5 days
		Videogames*	N/A

Chartwell’s and Follett employees located at Ringling	15	Books	3 weeks
		CDs and CD-ROMs	3 days
		DVDs and Blu-Ray	3 days
		Magazines (unbound)	3 day
		Magazines/Annuals (bound)	5 days
		Videogames*	N/A

*The video game collection supports the research and teaching of the Game Art & Design program. Video games may not be checked out by Alumni, Ringling College Library Association members or Family members.

The Alfred R. Goldstein Library features a wide variety of quiet, group study, and work process spaces. Looking for a quiet study area? Make your way up to the 3rd floor to look for a book in the Research Collection or peruse the new art magazines while relaxing in comfortable seating. When the weather is nice, you can take your coffee from Roberta’s Café on the first floor to one of the four terraces to work outside and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Looking for meeting space to get together with a group? Check out the group study rooms, which are available on all three floors of the Goldstein Library. The 10 group study rooms are available to students on a first-come first served basis, or available for booking by Ringling College faculty and staff for group and class meetings.

Library Services Hours (when classes are in session):

Sunday: 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am – 11:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Holidays and Breaks:
The Library is closed on holidays, as designated by the institution, and typically operates on a Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm schedule during breaks.

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Please note a Ringling College ID is required for access, except from 8:30am – 4:30pm from Monday – Friday.

Hours for the Brizdle-Schoenberg Special Collections Center:

By appointment only from Monday – Friday 9:30 am – 4:30 pm, no drop-ins. Closed Saturday and Sunday.

Contact specialcollections@c.ringling.edu to schedule an appointment.

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Alfred R. Goldstein Library
2700 N. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34234-5895

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Avant-Garde

2023 Gala: Ringling College Rocks the 70s

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2022 Gala

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