An Evening of Music and Art in the Gardens
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Pamela Cohen and Nick Korniloff
Sarah and Tim Benitz
Steven Green and Cindy Sulzberger
whom many of you know are my parents, this evening holds a special place in my heart,” said Caroline Ra erty, Board Chair for Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens. “ eir remarkable compassion, leadership and dedication to empowering others have profoundly shaped my life. eir philanthropy and service are driven by a genuine commitment to creating a better and more just world. It has been a privilege to witness and learn from them, and we are grateful for the journey we continue to share in service at Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens.” Mrs. Fisher and Mrs. Wright addressed guests underscoring the philanthropic leadership that earned the Cummings the evening’s honor. eir pivotal investment through e Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation Arts and Culture Fund at the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties established the Art, Music, and Healthy Hearts Program —now central to ANSG’s education e orts—doubling capacity for Title 1 students and strengthening partnerships, including with Palm Health Foundation, to support Indian Ridge School. eir support has also advanced professional development for sta , ensuring long-term sustainability, and played a key role in the Protecting a Legacy Campaign, restoring the Artist Studio Garden and Terrace.
e evening featured a sunset cabaret performance by Miami-based singer/songwriter Leesa Richards, whose soulful blend of rock and R&B filled the two-acre garden. Guests also met 2026 Artist in Residence Kevin Barrett and viewed his exhibition, “Organic Abstraction: Contemporary Sculpture,” alongside Sylvia Schuster’s “Pathos” in the Norton House Gallery. Both exhibitions remain on view through June 2026. “Peter and I are deeply moved to be standing here tonight in a place that means so much to our family and to so many in this community,” said Mrs. Cummings. “ is garden is an extraordinary place. Not only because of its beauty, but because of the intention behind it. Ann Norton believed that art and nature together could do something that neither can do alone. ey have the power to inspire, to heal and connect us to one another into something larger than ourselves. e fact that her vision is not only preserved but expanding is a testament to all of you here tonight. When Peter and I think of the Gardens, we think of Frances Fisher, who gave 11 years to this place with a level of commitment that is both rare and deeply inspiring. What she has built here is not just a restored garden, she has literally and figurately planted the seeds and laid the foundation that will hold this institution for years to come.”
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