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Abstract Painter Aaron Reed Selected As The 39th ArtiGras

Fine Arts Festival Commemorative Poster Artist

The ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival presented by Tampa of the year at Valdosta State University. Post-college,
General Hospital is thrilled to announce that Aaron Reed, a he continued to hone his artistic skills, leading to a
talented painter hailing from Albany, Ga., has been selected remarkable evolution in his work over the years.
as the official poster artist for this year’s highly anticipated Describing his artistic evolution, Reed shares, “I’m
event. With over a decade of dedicated participation in always learning from each piece. Over the last 20 years,
ArtiGras, Reed’s artistic contributions have left a lasting my art has become more abstract. I like the direction my
impact on both attendees and organizers alike. art is taking now and making someone ask, ‘What is the
artist trying to say?’”
ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival is proud to showcase the
work of an artist whose journey mirrors the festival’s
dedication to fostering creativity, diversity, and artistic
exploration. Reed’s Artistic Journey promises to be a
visual feast that resonates with attendees, encouraging
reflection on their own unique paths.
The ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival is set to take place Feb.
the range of emotions one feels while navigating the 17 to 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, at the Gardens
pursuit of contentment and fulfillment. North County District Park in Palm Beach Gardens.
Tucked to the side of the painting are palm trees, Reed’s exclusive poster, featuring Artistic Journey, will
symbolizing the essence of Florida with its idyllic weather be available for purchase during the festival, offering
and breathtaking landscapes. Reed’s choice of elements attendees an opportunity to take home a piece of this
reflects a keen appreciation for the beauty and inspiration extraordinary artistic celebration.
derived from the festival’s host state. ArtiGras showcases a juried exhibition of outstanding
Reed’s captivating piece, titled Artistic Journey, Aaron Reed’s artistic journey began unexpectedly fine art along with activities which include artist and
perfectly aligns with the festival’s theme for this year. The during high school when he enrolled in an advanced art chef demonstrations, the Hanley Foundation Youth Art
artwork serves as a visual representation of the diverse class to enhance his GPA while pursuing a passion for Competition Gallery and the Amazon ArtiKids Zone.
individuals encountered along life’s journey, accompanied basketball. Little did he know that this decision would Tickets are only $15 per day with advance purchase and
by the myriad of experiences that shape our paths. The use lead him to discover his love for art and a latent talent for children 12 and under are free. More information can be
of vibrant colors in Artistic Journey poignantly expresses creative expression. In 2005, Reed was named the artist found at artigras.org.
Ibis Charities Foundation

Donates Van To Trustbridge Hospice

Ibis Charities Foundation is pleased to announce it end-of-life care to patients and their families at no cost to the contributions in time and dollars from The Club at Ibis
donated a large new van to Trustbridge Hospice. The van, individuals. The van will be very visible in the community.” members who help us carry out our mission and improve
which includes a wrap acknowledging Ibis Charities, will On the day Trustbridge took possession of the van in front the lives of our needy neighbors.
mostly be used to pick up donations for thrift shops where of The Club at Ibis Clubhouse, Johnson said the hospice was “Through our rigorous grant award process, our planning
all the proceeds go to Trustbridge Hospice. taking care of 1,807 patients and their families. That number and execution of programs and events, and our outreach to the
“Trustbridge Hospice Foundation was selected for will reach 12,000 by the end of 2024. Ibis community, we are committed to helping those in Palm
support to enable it to provide additional services it “Ibis Charities has been generous to us in the past,” Beach County less fortunate than ourselves. The Club at Ibis
delivers as an important end-of-life care provider,” Johnson said. “It speaks to the residents at Ibis of their is truly a community with a heart that proves time and time
said Aimee Lucas, director of communications for Ibis willingness to help others, not only at Ibis but in other again that great things happen when we do them together.”
Charities Foundation. “We are excited about how this communities.”
grant will amplify Trustbridge Hospice’s ability to run its Ibis Charities Foundation was established in 2012 as
thrift shops that are critical to its overall operations. the fundraising arm of The Club at Ibis. The 501(c)(3)
“Our members who so generously support Ibis Charities charity has committed nearly $3 million to numerous Palm
made it possible to award grants to more than 35 charities Beach County organizations. Thanks to the overwhelming
in the past year. Because of their support, there are still generosity of The Club at Ibis members and its corporate
sufficient funds to make a significant difference in the sponsors, Ibis Charities has helped tens of thousands of
services that could be provided with an extra level of individuals within the local community.
support through an impact grant.” The Ibis Charities Foundation also has awarded impact
Trustbridge Hospice is a community nonprofit that has grants to Building Homes for Heroes to adapt homes and
provided 24-hour support for more than 200,000 families build mortgage-free homes for severely injured veterans,
in Palm Beach County and throughout South Florida to Sweet Dream Makers to provide beds and dressers to
facing serious illness since 1978. Trustbridge took over the children who had none, and to Meals On Wheels of the
operations of Hospice of Palm Beach County, Hospice of Palm Beaches to deliver special dinners over the holiday
Broward County and Hospice by the Sea. week to homebound seniors.
“This van is much more than an instrument of “The foundation’s Board, its various committees, and
transportation,” said Deborah Johnson, Trustbridge’s volunteers all take our mission of ‘caring and sharing’ Rick Carpenter, Aimee Lucas and John Harris from Ibis
president and CEO. “In so many ways it’s going to fuel our to heart and work diligently to achieve our goals,” said Charities Foundation present the van to Deborah Johnson,
ability to drive this mission of delivering compassionate care Rick Carpenter, president of the Board of Ibis Charities CEO of Trustbridge Hospice Foundation and Cathy Rich
to everyone in the community. We provide the highest level of Foundation. “But it only happens thanks to the generous (driving the van).
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