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ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival

ArtiGras Moving Back To encouraged to submit their artwork for the

Palm Beach Gardens ArtiGras Youth Art Competition in mediums
ranging from pencil and crayon to chalk and
paint. For many students in Palm Beach County,
The Gardens North County District Park To ArtiGras is more than a fabulous art festival to
Host 2021 Festival attend during Presidents’ Day weekend, it is
an opportunity to share their works of art and
The ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival presented by the Hanley showcase their skill and talent in the ArtiGras
Foundation is excited to announce after 20 years, the Youth Art Competition.
premier outdoor fine arts festival will be returning to Palm The artwork will be judged by local artists
Beach Gardens. The 36th edition of ArtiGras will be held and art educators who will have the daunting
February 13 to 14, at the Gardens North County District task of narrowing down the hundreds of entries
Park on 117th Court North. to only 77 finalists then selecting a first, second
“ArtiGras spent many years in Palm Beach Gardens both and third place winner along with two honorable
at the Gardens Mall location and off of RCA Boulevard. We mentions for each school grade. The winners
are thrilled to be back and couldn’t have asked for a better will be announced on the first day of ArtiGras. Photograph of the Best in Show winners with the officials from the ArtiGras
location in the Gardens North County District Park,” said Noel All finalists will have their works of art on Fine Arts Festival. From left to right: Honorable Mention in the sixth grade,
Martinez, CEO and president of the Palm Beach North Chamber display throughout ArtiGras in the Youth Art Tamar Kamrat from Jupiter Middle School; Best of Show for elementary
of Commerce. “ArtiGras is an economic driver in the North Gallery located in the ArtiKids’ Zone. schools, Angela Pereira from Binks Forest Elementary School; CEO of the
County area with an impact of more than $2.8 million. With all Students can submit their artwork through Hanley Foundation, Jan Cairnes; Best of Show for middle schools, Julian
the current construction on Central Boulevard, the timing was their school’s art teacher up until the deadline on Lupyan from The Weiss School; Best of Show for high schools, Geneve Fredette
right for the return of the festival to Gardens.” Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. Students and teachers can from Palm Beach Central High School; and Judy Dellosa.
Palm Beach County has begun road construction at and email info@artigras.org, call (561) 746-7111 or
past the intersection of Central Boulevard and University visit www.artigras.org for more information. while helping supply need-based treatment scholarships to
Boulevard in Jupiter at the exact location of where ArtiGras ArtiGras, which is scheduled for Feb. 13 to 14, 2021, is individuals with demonstrated needs in Palm Beach County.
has been staged for two decades. This presented ArtiGras listed as a Top 10 festival in the country and features more About Palm Beach North Chamber Of Commerce
organizers with a challenge, and it was decided that a change than 280 artists from across the country. The Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce is one of the
of venue was needed. After a thorough search, an alternate About Hanley Foundation largest and most active business organizations in Southeast
location in the City of Palm Beach Gardens at the Gardens Hanley Foundation combats substance use disorders Florida. Serving businesses in the ten municipalities that make
North County District Park was found. within our communities by raising awareness and providing up Palm Beach North, the chamber fosters a partnership of
“Art has long been a big part of our city’s identity. education through quality substance use prevention private, public, educational and civic organizations working
That dedication has been showcased in many ways over programming in schools and communities in Palm Beach together to ensure Palm Beach North is Florida’s “Prosperity
the years, so this is a great fit,” said Palm Beach Gardens and 21 other counties within Florida. Hanley Foundation Coast.” The chamber’s four strategic imperatives are: a
Mayor Carl Woods. “We couldn’t be more excited to be is dedicated to working alongside community partners to prosperous economy, high quality of life for all residents, a
the host city for ArtiGras and we look forward to not only promote healthy lifestyles and to positively influence attitudes, smart and connected region, and regional leadership. For
welcoming our residents and visitors, but also providing a norms, and values by empowering individuals and families more information visit: www.pbnchamber.com.
platform for artists who need our support.”
Ranked as one of the Top 10 art festivals in the nation,
the 2021 ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival presented by Hanley
Foundation will feature over 280 juried artists, children’s
activities, live music, and a youth art competition among
other demonstrations.
For more information, visit the ArtiGras website at
www.artigras.org, email information requests to info@
artigras.org, or call the Palm Beach North Chamber of
Commerce at (561) 746-7111.
Call For ‘The Love Of Art’

Themed Student Entries For

2021 ArtiGras Youth Art 747-PALM
Competition 747-7256

The 2021 ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival, presented by Hanley
Foundation and produced by the Palm Beach North Chamber
of Commerce, has a call for student art for the ArtiGras Youth
Art Competition which this year will carry the theme “The Love
of Art.” The theme will encompass a student’s representation of
art, what they love about art, or what art form they love best. All
submissions need to incorporate the theme in some way, but the
interpretation is completely up to the student.
Students in grades kindergarten through 12th grade are

Family Adventure Day
Date: Saturday, Jan. 16
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m – with timed entry
Admission Cost: $5 for adults and children, free for
children age 5 and under.
Join us for Family Adventure Day! Create your own
outdoor adventure with a fun and educational history
mystery scavenger hunt on the Lighthouse grounds.
Each child will receive a Youth Explorer Goodie Bag
to begin their adventure. Masks and social distancing
are required. Learn more and get tickets at https://www.
jupiterlighthouse.org/special-events-tickets/family-
adventure-day/.
Volunteer Opportunity
Interested in volunteering in a safe, outdoor location?
The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse is the place for you! Join
our team of dedicated docents and be part of the effort
to preserve our very own national treasure. We are
currently seeking weekend volunteers. Visit our website
https://www.jupiterlighthouse.org/join-give/become-a-
volunteer/ and learn more today!
Questions about hours and volunteering?
Call (561) 747-8380, Ext. 105