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






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