Page 4 - Southern Exposure - February '23

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

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