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Local Artist Ellen Negley Selected As Poster Artist

For 35th Anniversary Of ArtiGras

For watercolor painter Ellen Negley, nothing epitomizes Zone and the opportunity to meet more than 280 of the top Florida’s “Prosperity Coast.” The chamber’s four strategic
the laid-back tropical lifestyle of South Florida more than artists from around the world. Tickets are only $11 per day imperatives are: a prosperous economy, high quality of
a scene from the iconic Square Grouper restaurant with the with advance purchase and children 12 and under are free. life for all residents, a smart and connected region, and
palm trees swaying in the breeze and the Jupiter Lighthouse For more information, visit the ArtiGras website at www. regional leadership. For more information visit: http://www.
in the background. So, it should be no surprise when she artigras.org, email information requests to info@artigras. pbnchamber.com.
was selected to paint the commemorative poster for the 35th org, or call the Palm Beach North
ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival, Negley honed in on a painting Chamber of Commerce at (561)
she created aptly named Square Grouper. 746-7111.
“My painting Square Grouper epitomizes the funky About Palm Beach North
tropical lifestyle that we all love about Florida, and that I Chamber Of Commerce
find captivating as an artist,” said Negley, who moved to The Palm Beach North
Palm Beach County more than 30 years ago from Illinois. Chamber of Commerce serves
“You’d be hard pressed to find a better view than from 10 municipalities – Juno Beach,
across the inlet at the Square Grouper. There’s something Jupiter, Jupiter Inlet Colony,
so special about a deep red lighthouse surrounded by palm Lake Park, Mangonia Park,
trees that keeps watch high above the turquoise sea.” North Palm Beach, Palm Beach
Negley started showing at art festivals with ArtiGras Gardens, Palm Beach Shores,
10 years ago. She currently participates in eight to 10 art Riviera Beach and Tequesta
shows a year throughout Florida. Negley also teaches several – that together are Palm
watercolor painting workshops a year. Beach North. The chamber is
“For me, watercolor is the perfect medium although I will one of the largest and most
agree at times it can be frustrating and very unforgiving. active business organizations in
It’s elusive, unpredictable and has a mind of its own. One Southeast Florida. The chamber
minute the colors are bold and electric and the next they’re fosters a partnership of private,
delicate and transparent,” said Negley. “Every time I step public, education and civic
up to a blank piece of paper, I feel a rush of adrenaline, like organizations working together
stepping off a cliff and not knowing exactly where I’ll land.” to ensure Palm Beach North is
Negley has been a poster artist for several other art
festivals, but ArtiGras holds a special place in her heart. “Service is our number one priority”
“I really appreciate the amazing quality of art displayed
at ArtiGras, and it’s always an honor to be included,” said 561-743-0070
Negley. “Another thing I love about ArtiGras is the crowd.
The people that come to ArtiGras are genuinely interested www.palmspoolservices.com
in art. They want to know about my technique or where I
got my inspiration for a particular painting.”
You will be able to meet Negley at the 35th ArtiGras Fine
Arts Festival presented by Palm Beach Gardens Medical
Center and produced by Palm Beach North Chamber of
Commerce. The festival will run from Feb. 15 to 16 at
Abacoa in Jupiter. The outdoor arts event showcases a juried
exhibition of outstanding fine art along with activities which
include live entertainment, artist demonstrations, the Hanley
Foundation Youth Art Competition Gallery and ArtiKids

Chief’s Corner

Expires 2/29/20.
Dear Resident,
Distracted driving is State Licensed & Insured
one of the fastest growing Serving Palm Beach County CPC # 1457468 • LPG#30099
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nationwide. We have
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participate in the Distracted
Driving Enforcement ATTORNEYS AT LAW
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Now through September
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the dangers of distracted driving; especially texting while
driving. Taxation • Real Estate • Corporations
As a reminder, effective Jan. 1, motorists can be issued a
citation for not using a device in a hands-free manner.
For everyone’s safety, please put the phone down and
focus on driving. Our goal is to continue to ensure the safety
of the motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists who utilize our
roadways.
Please continue to visit us on our website at www.jupiter.
fl.us/jpd, and on Facebook @JupiterPolice to learn about new
and happening events within the Town of Jupiter.
Sincerely,
Daniel J. Kerr, Chief of Police

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