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Bonita Springs Artist Christine Adele’s

‘Delightful’ Selected As 2021 ArtiGras Poster

Christine Adele’s love of art started at an early age thanks art along with activities which include live entertainment, scholarships to individuals with demonstrated needs in Palm
to her artist mother. Christine was surround by art growing artist demonstrations, the Youth Art Competition Gallery Beach County.
up and then studied fine art in college, so it is no surprise and the ArtiKids Zone. Tickets are only $11 per day with About Palm Beach North Chamber Of Commerce
this Bonita Springs resident was selected to be this year’s advance purchase and children 12 and under are free. The Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce is one
ArtiGras poster artist with theme being “Love of Art.” Her About Hanley Foundation of the largest and most active business organizations
piece titled “Delightful” hit the mark. Hanley Foundation combats substance use disorders in Southeast Florida. Serving businesses in the 10
“Making art has been my passion since childhood. I love within our communities by raising awareness and providing municipalities that make up Palm Beach North, the
every minute of every day, because I do what I love and love education through quality substance use prevention chamber fosters a partnership of private, public,
what I do,” said Christine who grew up in New Jersey. programming in schools and communities in Palm Beach educational and civic organizations working together
“Delightful” is an acrylic painting on canvas highlighted and 21 other counties within Florida. Hanley Foundation to ensure Palm Beach North is Florida’s “Prosperity
by finishing touches with oil paint. The main imagery is the is dedicated to working alongside community partners Coast.” The chamber’s four strategic imperatives are: a
iconic Jupiter Lighthouse surrounded by different types of to promote healthy lifestyles and to positively influence prosperous economy, high quality of life for all residents,
fish and colorful larger-than-life hibiscuses. attitudes, norms, and values by empowering individuals a smart and connected region, and regional leadership.
“I spent time in Jupiter several years ago while doing and families while helping supply need-based treatment For more information visit www.pbnchamber.com.
a mural project in Stuart. My children, who were little at
the time, spent their days at a horse camp while I worked.
Nearly every day after work and camp, we’d go to the beach
and enjoy the sand, surf and view. My painting reflects
the beautiful loving memories I have of that month,” said
Christine, who will be showing at ArtiGras for the first time.
Christine joined the art festival circuit in 2017 but has
been a successful professional artist her entire adult life. This Choosing The Right Wine For Your
will be the first time she has been selected as a festival poster
artist, but not her last. The painter has also been selected as
a poster artist for an upcoming show in Sarasota. Perfect Or Imperfect Valentine!
You will be able to meet Christine Adele at the 36th
ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival presented by Hanley Foundation By Laura Berrio, Freelance Writer/Blogger
and produced by Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce.
The festival will run from Feb. 13 to 14 at the Gardens North There is so much If all of this seems overwhelming, try starting simple. Plan
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