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Volunteer Opportunities Available For

2021 ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival

Registration Online At www.artigras.org

The ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival presented by Hanley influence attitudes, norms, and values by empowering
Foundation is looking for volunteers to help make this individuals and families while helping supply need-based
Palm Beach North festival a most memorable one for treatment scholarships to individuals with demonstrated
both patrons and artists. Volunteer applications are being needs in Palm Beach County.
accepted online at www.artigras.org. About Palm Beach North Chamber Of Commerce
“This year we are looking for volunteers to make this The Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce is one
36th edition of ArtiGras safe and enjoyable for all those of the largest and most active business organizations
who attend,” said Noel Martinez, president and CEO of in Southeast Florida. Serving businesses in the 10
the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce which municipalities that make up Palm Beach North, the
produces the ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival. “Volunteers are chamber fosters a partnership of private, public,
the backbone of ArtiGras, and with our new location in educational and civic organizations working together
Palm Beach Gardens, we are looking to our volunteers to to ensure Palm Beach North is Florida’s “Prosperity
help us make this transition to a new venue seamless.” Coast.” The chamber’s four strategic imperatives are: a
It takes more than 600 volunteers to help produce prosperous economy, high quality of life for all residents,
and organize ArtiGras. Volunteers can choose one of a smart and connected region, and regional leadership.
two shifts per day in the following areas: ArtiKids Zone, ArtiGras volunteers helping out in a concessions stand. For more information visit: www.pbnchamber.com.
parking/transportation, artist relations, site operations,
volunteer committee, Youth Art Competition Committee, Park on 117th Court North. This year the festival will
information booths and merchandising. showcase a juried exhibition of outstanding fine art and
Safety is a priority this year, volunteers will have masks feature activities which include live entertainment, a
available if they are needed, and hand sanitizer stations special ArtiKids Zone and youth art gallery. Ranked as
will be located throughout the festival. Volunteers will a Top 10 fine arts festival by Sunshine Artist Magazine,
also receive a free T-shirt, free admission to the festival ArtiGras offers its patrons the opportunity to meet more
before or after their shift the day of volunteering, special than 280 of the top artists from around the world.
parking and free food and beverages in the volunteer area. About Hanley Foundation
Students will also receive community service credit for Hanley Foundation combats substance use disorders
the hours they volunteer. within our communities by raising awareness and
For more information on volunteering for ArtiGras and providing education through quality substance use
details about the festival, visit www.artigras.org or call prevention programming in schools and communities in
(561) 746-7111. Palm Beach and 21 other counties within Florida. Hanley
The 36th Annual ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival, Feb. 13 Foundation is dedicated to working alongside community
to 14, will be held at the Gardens North County District partners to promote healthy lifestyles and to positively