In the four years since Anna E. von Gehr joined Florida State University Foundation as the chief development officer for The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, she has reorganized the development operation and doubled fundraising, resulting in the completion of key expansion projects such as the new Center for Asian Art and the Kotler-Coville Glass Pavilion. She has also helped position the Art of Our Time initiative for success, raising more than $5 million in less than two years to support modern and contemporary art culminating with the opening of the prestigious Keith and Linda Monda Gallery for Contemporary Art. Anna’s deep passion for the arts, philanthropy, and engagement are clearly seen in her work at The Ringling. She is married to artist Rob Tarbell and, with their daughter Dottie, are proud to call the Sarasota community home. 92 SCENE | JUNE 2017 We asked Anna how and why the arts in Sarasota influence and inspire her: “Living in this unique community, I am inspired every day to connect the widest possible audience with the power of art and philanthropy. My life was transformed at a young age by engaging with a great work of art. That moment enabled me to see that the world was bigger than my current circumstance. That humans are capable of great and wondrous things. That there is hope. In Sarasota we are fortunate to have all forms of art in one place so that at any given moment you can change your perspective, be inspired…transcend. That matters. The Arts matter.” arts&culture GET Inspired CULTURAL HAPPENINGS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE ARTS AND CULTURAL ALLIANCE OF SARASOTA COUNTY ANNA E. VON GEHR
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