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39th ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival

Feb. 17 To 18 favorite ArtiKids vendors will be onsite handing out take
home art crafts.
ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival presented by Tampa General Charitable Affiliations
Hospital, celebrating its 39th anniversary in 2024, is the Schools and local charities benefit from ArtiGras. Just
premier fine art festival of the Palm Beaches. Ranked as in the past 10 years, ArtiGras has raised over $300,000 for
one of the top 10 art shows in the United States, ArtiGras Youth Art Education and local charities.
showcases a unique juried exhibition of more than 275 fine Fine Arts Area
artists from all over the country. The two-day event also This area showcases the talents of more than 275
features interactive art exhibits, children’s activities in the national, regional and local fine artists. The show is noted
Amazon ArtiKids Zone, the Hanley Foundation Youth Art for strong art sales and is rated “one of the top 10 shows
Competition, live music, and demonstrations that provide an in the nation” by Sunshine Artist Magazine. All artists are
arts experience like no other in South Florida. Artist Sarah LaPierre conducts an art demonstration at the required to be present during the show. This allows the
The ArtiGras Culinary Arts Studio, a fan favorite, will ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival. guests to meet and get to know the artists. Artists compete
be returning and featuring the art of food. This area will for more than $22,000 in awards in the areas of ceramics,
have a full kitchen setup provided by Kitchen Concepts & More information about parking can be found at www. digital art, drawing/graphics/print making, emerging artists,
More and will showcase the creativity of cooking through artigras.org. fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography
live food demonstrations and tastings. Here is a map for parking options. and sculpture.
The ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival is produced Pets Policy
by the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce No dogs or pets are allowed inside the gated festival.
and presented by Tampa General Hospital. Emerging Artists
Date This area of the festival will feature fabulous new artists
Feb. 17 to 18, Presidents’ Day Weekend from the Palm Beach area who are exhibiting in an outdoor
Festival Hours art festival for the first time. These artists have been through
Saturday, Feb. 17 to Sunday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m. a vigorous training program with ArtiGras event staff and
to 5 p.m. other artist experts over the past six months. Patrons will
Location be able to enjoy and purchase art that has been created in
Gardens North County District Park, 5101 their “own backyard.”
117th Court N., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 Recycling At ArtiGras
Admission ArtiGras is a Recycle Right event in partnership with the
$15 – one-day advance ticket; $20 per day – Solid Waste Authority. In addition to encouraging festival
day of the event; children 12 and under free guests to recycle onsite, we are hosting a food rescue to
Advance tickets can be purchased online at provide leftover edible food to local nonprofit organizations.
www.artigras.org. Hanley Foundation Youth Art Competition
Free Parking Attractions Local public and private schools, grades K through 12,
We are encouraging ridesharing this year, but there is ArtiGras Culinary Arts Studio are invited to create art works and compete for money for
free parking available at Fairway Office Center on Fairway This area will have a full kitchen setup provided by Kitchen their school’s art department. Approximately 70 finalists in
Drive in Palm Beach Gardens with complimentary shuttles Concepts & More and will showcase the creativity of cooking this countywide competition will be on display at ArtiGras.
running to and from the ArtiGras festival site. through live food demonstrations and tastings. Make sure to The talent of these young people will amaze you!
In addition, there is paid “handicapped only” parking stop by and taste the art of food to satisfy the palate. Information
available at Timber Trace Elementary School also located The Amazon ArtiKids Zone For more information, visit the ArtiGras website at www.
across the street from the event site. Children of all ages can come and enjoy an art experience artigras.org, email information requests to info@artigras.
There is also limited $10 parking at the Gardens lot located like no other at this year’s ArtiKids Zone! There will be org, or call the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce
off of Shady Lakes Drive and at Duncan Middle School an onsite playground for children to play on, plus all their at (561) 746-7111.
across the street from the festival grounds.

Garage sales &

yard sales are

NOT allowed in SALES

PGA National.