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Volunteer Opportunities Available

For 2024 ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival

The ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival, presented by Tampa Art Competition Committee, Unlimited Auto Wash Club Art Competition. As a Top-10 fine arts festival recognized
General Hospital, is calling on the community to join Information Booth and Hubbard Radio Merchandise Booth. by Sunshine Artist magazine, ArtiGras offers patrons the
in creating a spectacular event by offering volunteer In appreciation of their dedication, volunteers will chance to meet over 300 top artists from around the world.
opportunities for the upcoming 2024 festival. With over receive a complimentary T-shirt, free admission to the
600 volunteers needed to ensure the seamless execution of festival on the day of their shift, special parking, and
this renowned arts festival, individuals aged 13 and older complimentary food and beverages in the designated
are invited to register online at www.artigras.org. volunteer area. Students participating in the volunteering
“Volunteers are the backbone of ArtiGras. They play a initiative will also earn community service credit for their
pivotal role in making sure everyone onsite from the artists contributed hours.
to the patrons and everyone in between are enjoying their For more information on how to become a volunteer for
experience at ArtiGras,” remarked Noel Martinez, president ArtiGras and to learn more about the festival, please visit
and CEO of the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce, www.artigras.org or contact (561) 746-7111.
the organization that creates the ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival Tickets are still available for those who want to attend
each year. “We are seeking volunteers to help us enhance ArtiGras for the advance price of $15 ($20 at the gate).
the experience at the Gardens North County District Park The 39th Annual ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival is scheduled
for all involved.” for Feb. 17 to 18, at the Gardens North County District
Volunteers can select from two shifts per day and can Park on 117th Court North. The festival will showcase
contribute their time to various areas, including the Amazon a juried exhibition of exceptional fine art and feature
ArtiKids Zone, Chef Showcase, Artist Relations, Site live entertainment, a new Culinary Arts Studio, a special Volunteers at the Information Booth during the ArtiGras
Operations, Volunteer Committee, Hanley Foundation Youth Amazon ArtiKids Zone, and the Hanley Foundation Youth Fine Arts Festival
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