HOLMES BEACH – Former Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island President Sharon Tarras dedicated herself not only to improving the gallery but working with member artists to make the Guild the best it could be. In honor of her dedication, she has been given the prestigious Genevieve Alban Award.
The award is named after the founding artist of the Artists’ Guild and is awarded to a leader of the Guild who has gone above and beyond the call of duty in promoting, supporting, exemplifying leadership and being a role model to members and the public.
While serving as corresponding secretary in 2018, it was proposed to nominate Tarras as president. While a bit reluctant, she accepted the position and began work in January 2019. The Guild says Tarras oversaw the renovation of the gallery’s interior while always seeking input from the other board members and member artists. She was also vital in keeping things moving forward during the pandemic, setting up Zoom calls so the Board and members’ meetings could continue.
“To say that Sharon Tarras is a leader is an understatement,” according to a Guild press release. “We all thrived with her extraordinary leadership, with her sensitivity to all our differences, and she created a positive team approach to implement the mission of AGAMI. With this in mind, the Genevieve Alban award is presented by the Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island to Sharon Tarras with much appreciation and affection.”
The Artists’ Guild is at 5414 Marina Drive. For more information about member artists and upcoming events, visit the website.