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Anne
Folsom Smith
Anne Folsom
Smith has been involved in interior design and architecture for the past
35 years. Smith is a native of Knoxville, Tennessee, but has adopted
Sarasota as her home. She attended East Tennessee State University as well
as the University of Tennessee and holds credentials as an Associate AIA,
ASID and is a Florida Licensed Designer.
Anne Folsom Smith Interior Design was established in 1983 with a staff of
two and has grown to its present staff of 13. Her firm is actively
involved in projects locally, nationally and internationally.
Anne has received numerous awards including the Aurora and Fame Awards,
Designer of the Year DCOTA and Who’s Who Interior Design. She has been
published in Southern Living, Southern Accents, Architectural Digest,
Florida Architecture, Sarasota Magazine, Florida Design, Traditional Homes
and Southern Homes.
Anne has been extremely involved in the community. For example:
Membership of Community
Organizations.
1. Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota -
Capital Campaign Cabinet 2000, 2001, and 2002
Offices and Community Chairs.
1. Vice President of the Board of
Directors - Center for Positive Living 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002.
2. Chair - Florida Studio Theater Gala 2000, 2001, and 2002
3. Honorary Chair - Feline Fantasy Tea - The Cat Woman’s Shelter 2001
and 2002
4. Chair - American Craft Council Preview 1999 and 2000
5. Chair - French Film Festival 1995 and 1996.
6. Chair - Florida West Coast Symphony Designer Showcase 1984 and 1985
Other Community Activities.
1. Producer of Masterworks concert of
Florida West Coast Symphony 1996 - 2002.
2. Co-Producer - Florida Studio Theater 1996 - 2002.
Anne Folsom Smith always establishes a comfort level that is evident to
anyone who enters an interior in which she and her design group have
participated. Anne’s philosophy is that environments should always convey
a sense of understated elegance and comfort. Her main thrust is to enable
people to express beauty and serenity in their surroundings. By carefully
choosing materials and technology for the home, office and business, she
is contributing to the sustainability of beauty and culture.
Anne is married to prominent architect and town planner, Frank Folsom
Smith.
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