Page 14 - Jupiter Ocean Mile - March '21

Page 14, Jupiter Ocean Mile
Thomas Wargin Takes Home Best Of Show

At The 2021 ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival

The 2021 ArtiGras Fine A portion of the proceeds from ArtiGras goes to About Palm Beach North Chamber Of Commerce
Arts Festival presented support art education in schools throughout Palm Beach The Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce is one
by Hanley Foundation County. For additional information on ArtiGras visit of the largest and most active business organizations
and produced by the Palm www.artigras.org. in Southeast Florida. Serving businesses in the 10
Beach North Chamber About Hanley Foundation municipalities that make up Palm Beach North, the
of Commerce is proud to Hanley Foundation combats substance use disorders chamber fosters a partnership of private, public,
announce Thomas Wargin within our communities by raising awareness and providing educational and civic organizations working together
from Menomonee Falls, education through quality substance use prevention to ensure Palm Beach North is Florida’s “Prosperity
Wisconsin, has won Best of programming in schools and communities in Palm Beach Coast.” The chamber’s four strategic imperatives are: a
Show for his sculpture work. and 21 other counties within Florida. Hanley Foundation prosperous economy, high quality of life for all residents,
“I’m totally surprised is dedicated to working alongside community partners to a smart and connected region, and regional leadership.
and very thankful. I’ve promote healthy lifestyles and to positively influence attitudes, For more information visit: www.pbnchamber.com.
been doing this a long norms, and values by empowering individuals and families
time, so it is great to get an while helping supply need-based treatment scholarships to
award like this at a great individuals with demonstrated needs in Palm Beach County.
event.” said Wargin, who
has shown at a couple of
art shows so far this year.
“Thank you ArtiGras!”
The winners were
selected by three judges
who scored each artist and
awarded a Best of Show Best of Show winner Thomas
and a first-place winner in Wargin with his sculpture work
each of the 12 categories.
The judges also awarded 12 Judges Choice awards and
one Emerging Artist award which this year went to artist
Matthew Lerer of North Palm Beach, Florida.
“This is a big honor. I have had a great time this
weekend with people showing their interest in my
photographs,” said Lerer, who is showing for the first
time at an art show. “It has been great interacting with
all the other artists and people who are out here.”
Emerging Artists are artists from the Palm Beach area
who are exhibiting in an outdoor art festival for the first time.
These artists have been through a vigorous training program
with ArtiGras event staff and other artist experts over the past
six months to learn how to prepare for the show.
The following is a list of the artists who placed first
in each category and the judges’ awards:
List Of First Place Winners:
Name Medium Hometown
Thomas Wargin Best of Show (Sculpture)
Menomonee Falls, WI
William Kidd Ceramics Lakeland, FL
Trent Manning Sculpture Winter Haven, FL
Donna Harris Fiber Wearable Winter Park, FL
Christopher Jeffries Glass Laguna Beach, CA
Greg Davis Photography Austin, TX
Barry Reithmeier Digital Art Rockford, IL
Kiersten Heitmann Fiber Nonwearable Naples, FL
David Gordon Painting Jupiter, FL
Salem Barker Wood South Beloit, IL
Tai Taeoalii Drawing and Printmaking For only pennies a day, Link+
Hannibal, MO
Ann Marie Cianciolo Jewelry Ann Marie, WI is a life preserver for any and all
Mark Mohrenweiser Mixed Media Brighton, MI individuals and a MUST for seniors.
Judges Choice Awards: MERICAN
Name Medium Hometown
Wesley Rasko Glass Aventura, FL FEATURES:
David Figueroa Sculpture Sanford, FL
Don McWhorter Ceramics Carrollton, GA » 24/7 Professional Call Center
Gloria McRoberts Fiber Nonwearable Watertown, TN Stay Connected » Medication Reminders
Don and Serena David Jewelry Palm Coast, FL
R. L. Alexander Painting Celebration, FL NOT FEELING WELL? » Immediate Vital Sign Warnings
Karin Connolly Photography Orlando, FL Connect with your physician from
Tim Carter Wood Delray Beach, FL the comfort of your home. » FALL DETECTION ALERT
Kate Carney Painting Orlando, FL » Avoid Unnecessary Trips to the ER or Doctors Offices » GPS Location Services
Todd K Fox Sculpture Orlando, FL Saving you Hundreds of Dollars!
James Marsh Photography Michigan Center, MI » Link+ is Ideal for Anyone Suffering from: » Link+ Can Travel with You
Micheal Paul Cole Photography Hannibal, MO • Diabetes • High Cholesterol • High Blood Pressure Anywhere in the World
Emerging Artist Award: Also checks: Temperature & SPO2 Levels
Matthew Lerer North Palm Beach, FL » Stay Connected to Loved Ones! » Daily Reports to Give to Your Doctor
Family members have access to your vital signs and can Link+
make video calls to you on the Link+ anywhere you are.
24HR RESPONSE SYSTEM THAT NO ONE SHOULD BE WITHOUT
Includes the following:
All your information is stored through the Link+ and transferred to your personal
portal. This information can be passed on to your physician for review or used
during a telehealth video call so your physician will know your vital signs, just like
an in-person visit to the doctor’s office. Your doctor can also now bill Medicare or
your insurance company for the video call. The Link+ is HIPPA and FDA approved.
It fits in the palm of your hand. When you are home it sits in its cradle and lets
you know your vital signs have been transferred successfully. It will also
Celebrating 36 years in Palm Beach County, the remind you to take your readings and medications.
ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival presented by Hanley
CALL US
Foundation wraps up in Palm Beach Gardens. Ranked as NOW AT 561.278.2222 FREE
one of the Top 10 art shows in the United States, ArtiGras Schedule a FREE Demonstration or Visit our Website: Blood Pressure Monitor FREE
SPO2
FREE
showcases a unique juried exhibition of nearly 250 fine www.bestamericantelemedicine.com Health Reports
artists from all over the country.