Dear Museum Supporters and Friends,
It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of A. G. “Jerry” Divers, a steadfast champion of our Tampa Museum of Art. Jerry’s unwavering dedication and visionary leadership have left an indelible mark on this Museum, and his absence will be deeply felt by all who had the privilege of working alongside him.
As we mourn Jerry’s passing, we also reflect on his legacy and the profound impact he has made on our Museum community. Jerry’s involvement with the Tampa Museum of Art over a 40-year stretch has been characterized by a remarkable dedication to growth and his ability to unite visionaries from our community to shape Tampa Bay’s cultural future.
Jerry exemplified excellence in every role he undertook, serving as Tampa Museum of Art Board Chair from 1990–1992 and Campaign Committee Chair from 2003–2006; then again for the Centennial Campaign from 2018–2024. Until his passing, Jerry held prominent positions as Tampa Museum of Art Foundation Board President and a member of the Board of Trustees and its Executive Committee, as well as a seat on the Foundation’s Legacy and Investment Committees. His leadership has been pivotal in guiding the Tampa Museum of Art Centennial Campaign Cabinet, overseeing the transformative project resulting in our newly renovated campus and our upcoming 51,000 square foot, $100+ million expansion, for which he was one of our greatest champions. We are so thankful we were able to honor him at our most recent Pavilion gala.
Jerry played a vital role in the Tampa Museum of Art’s development for more than four decades, and it is difficult to imagine our Museum’s life without him. His vision and advocacy for the Museum will be remembered forever.
We extend our gratitude to the Divers family for sharing Jerry with us all these years, and we express our sincerest condolences to them.
With heartfelt thanks and respect for a true luminary in our Tampa Museum of Art family,
Michael A. Tomor
Penny and Jeff Vinik Executive Director, Tampa Museum of Art