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Local Artist Ellen Negley Selected As Poster Artist

For 35th Anniversary Of ArtiGras

For watercolor painter Ellen Negley, nothing epitomizes juried exhibition of outstanding fine art along with activities
the laid-back tropical lifestyle of South Florida more than which include live entertainment, artist demonstrations,
a scene from the iconic Square Grouper restaurant with the the Hanley Foundation Youth Art Competition Gallery and
palm trees swaying in the breeze and the Jupiter Lighthouse ArtiKids Zone and the opportunity to meet more than 280
in the background. So, it should be no surprise when she of the top artists from around the world. Tickets are only
was selected to paint the commemorative poster for the 35th $11 per day with advance purchase and children 12 and
ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival, Negley honed in on a painting under are free.
she created aptly named Square Grouper. For more information, visit the ArtiGras website at www.
“My painting Square Grouper epitomizes the funky artigras.org, email information requests to info@artigras.
tropical lifestyle that we all love about Florida, and that I org, or call the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce
find captivating as an artist,” said Negley, who moved to at (561) 746-7111.
Palm Beach County more than 30 years ago from Illinois. About Palm Beach North Chamber Of Commerce
“You’d be hard pressed to find a better view than from The Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce serves
across the inlet at the Square Grouper. There’s something 10 municipalities – Juno Beach, Jupiter, Jupiter Inlet
so special about a deep red lighthouse surrounded by palm Negley has been a poster artist for several other art Colony, Lake Park, Mangonia Park, North Palm Beach,
trees that keeps watch high above the turquoise sea.” festivals, but ArtiGras holds a special place in her heart. Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach Shores, Riviera Beach
Negley started showing at art festivals with ArtiGras 10 “I really appreciate the amazing quality of art displayed and Tequesta – that together are Palm Beach North. The
years ago. She currently participates in eight to 10 art shows at ArtiGras, and it’s always an honor to be included,” said chamber is one of the largest and most active business
a year throughout Florida. Negley also teaches several Negley. “Another thing I love about ArtiGras is the crowd. organizations in Southeast Florida. The chamber fosters
watercolor painting workshops a year. The people that come to ArtiGras are genuinely interested a partnership of private, public, education and civic
“For me, watercolor is the perfect medium although I will in art. They want to know about my technique or where I organizations working together to ensure Palm Beach
agree at times it can be frustrating and very unforgiving. got my inspiration for a particular painting.” North is Florida’s “Prosperity Coast.” The chamber’s
It’s elusive, unpredictable and has a mind of its own. One You will be able to meet Negley at the 35th ArtiGras Fine four strategic imperatives are: a prosperous economy,
minute the colors are bold and electric and the next they’re Arts Festival presented by Palm Beach Gardens Medical high quality of life for all residents, a smart and connected
delicate and transparent,” said Negley. “Every time I step Center and produced by Palm Beach North Chamber of region, and regional leadership. For more information visit:
up to a blank piece of paper, I feel a rush of adrenaline, like Commerce. The festival will run from Feb. 15 to 16 at http://www.pbnchamber.com.
stepping off a cliff and not knowing exactly where I’ll land.” Abacoa in Jupiter. The outdoor arts event showcases a

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