Robyn Marie Holl brings a rare blend of artistic vision and hands-on community leadership to the Sarasota Rising board. As a talented painter, seasoned curator, and passionate advocate for local creativity, she understands both what it takes to bring people together through art and what it means to give artists a place to thrive.

She holds an MFA from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and a BFA in Painting from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. Her work, characterized by vivid color and movement, has been exhibited across the country and internationally. Since April 2022, Robyn has served as Cultural Curator at Sarasota’s Art Ovation Hotel, designing immersive arts experiences from the ground up. She manages a rotating roster of resident and featured artists, curates exhibitions, and builds lasting relationships with community leaders and creatives across the region. The role embodies the heart of Sarasota Rising—uniting artists, audiences, and the wider community in a shared celebration of the arts.

Robyn’s experience extends well beyond Florida. She spent nearly four years as a Visual Arts Program Coordinator in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, leading creative workshops for young people and forging partnerships with schools and universities. Robyn’s own journey and creations have been featured in multiple publications.

We’re thrilled to welcome Robyn Holl to the Sarasota Rising team, where her creativity and dedication will help our Cultural Coast shine year-round.