Page 4 - Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens - February '23

Page 4, Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens

Mexican-Born Painter Leon Ruiz from page 1 restored paintings and created murals in the Sistine outstanding fine art along with activities which include
Chapel. artist and chef demonstrations, the Baptist Heath Youth
Born in Mexico City as the youngest of six children, “It wasn’t so much his style of work that made Arturo Art Competition Gallery and the Amazon ArtiKids Zone.
Ruiz comes from a long line of artists who have influenced my biggest influence. It was that he was able to work on Tickets are only $15 per day with advance purchase and
his passion for painting. His grandfather painted murals such breathtaking projects and become such an incredible children 12 and under are free. More information can be
that can be found on the ceilings in large, Mexican artist,” said Ruiz, who earned a Master of Fine Arts from found at artigras.org.
cathedrals. His uncle, Leon Martinez Torres, collected the Academy of Art University in San Francisco after About Hanley Foundation
antiques and historical art pieces which Ruiz liked to being a painter for more than 30 years. “As an artist and Hanley Foundation combats substance use disorders
study. But it was his cousin, Arturo Ruiz Moncada, who parent, I share the stories of Arturo with my family so that within our communities by raising awareness and
had the greatest influence on Leon’s artform. Moncada he will inspire future generations to keep on going and providing education through quality substance use
keep on believing that anything is possible.” prevention programming in schools and communities in
You will be able to meet Ruiz at the 38th Palm Beach and 21 other counties within Florida. Hanley
ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival presented by Foundation is dedicated to working alongside community
Hanley Foundation and produced by Palm partners to promote healthy lifestyles and to positively
Beach North Chamber of Commerce. The influence attitudes, norms, and values by empowering
festival will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., individuals and families while helping supply need-based
Feb. 18 to 19, at the Gardens North County treatment scholarships to individuals with demonstrated
District Park in Palm Beach Gardens. needs in Palm Beach County.
“I am honored and thrilled to be ArtiGras’ About Palm Beach North Chamber Of Commerce
commemorative poster artist this year. The Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce is one
ArtiGras is such a unique and memorable of the largest and most active business organizations
show. It has years of history and being part in Southeast Florida. Serving businesses in the 10
of the list of talented poster artists for such municipalities that make up Palm Beach North, the
an incredible show is humbling,” said Ruiz, chamber fosters a partnership of private, public,
who has been the poster artist for two other educational and civic organizations working together
art shows. “This is my second year showing to ensure Palm Beach North is Florida’s “Prosperity
in ArtiGras. I had applied for years and was Coast.” The chamber’s four strategic imperatives are: A
never fortunate enough to get picked. It was prosperous economy, high quality of life for all residents,
definitely worth the wait.” a smart and connected region, and regional leadership.
ArtiGras showcases a juried exhibition of For more information visit: www.pbnchamber.com.

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