Press Release: Brenton Goodman, grandson of the late, well-known Pensacola-born Attorney, Fredric G. Levin, donated a striking, 7-foot-tall painting to Ballet Pensacola, Pensacola’s resident professional Ballet Company and Academy. The ballet-themed oil painting was a piece Mr. Levin had commissioned by former Pensacola artist Patrick Gabriel. The painting features an image of two ballet dancers and is reminiscent of the work of Edgar Degas.
Formerly, the painting was displayed in the foyer of Levin’s Pensacola home for more than 30 years. Mr. Levin loved Mr. Gabriel’s work and ultimately commissioned two works by him. Ballet Pensacola will display the painting prominently at The Center, Clark Family Cultural Center as a part of its $3-million renovation project.
“Ballet Pensacola is honored to receive this special gift that will beautify The Center and provide joy and inspiration to our students and professional dancers. We are grateful to the Levin family for deeming Ballet Pensacola worthy of this painting that was clearly an important piece in Fred Levin’s collection.”
-Linda Stinson, Executive Director, Ballet Pensacola