Page 2 - Southern Exposure - February '24

Page 2, Southern Exposure

Southern Profile from page 1 Charitable Affiliations
Schools and local charities
exhibits, children’s activities in the Amazon ArtiKids Zone, benefit from ArtiGras. Just in
the Hanley Foundation Youth Art Competition, live music, the past 10 years, ArtiGras
and demonstrations that provide an arts experience like no has raised over $300,000 for
other in South Florida. Youth Art Education and local
The ArtiGras Culinary Arts Studio, a fan favorite, will charities.
be returning and featuring the art of food. This area will Fine Arts Area
have a full kitchen setup provided by Kitchen Concepts & This area showcases the
More and will showcase the creativity of cooking through talents of more than 275
live food demonstrations and tastings. national, regional and local
The ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival is produced by the Palm fine artists. The show is noted
Beach North Chamber of Commerce and presented by for strong art sales and is
Tampa General Hospital. rated “one of the top 10 shows
Date in the nation” by Sunshine
Feb. 17 to 18, Presidents’ Day Weekend Artist Magazine. All artists are
Festival Hours required to be present during
Saturday, Feb. 17 to Sunday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the show. This allows the
Location guests to meet and get to know
Gardens North County District Park, 5101 117th Court the artists. Artists compete for
N., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 more than $22,000 in awards
Admission in the areas of ceramics, digital
$15 – one-day advance ticket; $20 per day – day of the art, drawing/graphics/print
event; children 12 and under free making, emerging artists, fiber,
Advance tickets can be purchased online at www. glass, jewelry, mixed media,
artigras.org. painting, photography and
Free Parking sculpture.
We are encouraging ridesharing this year, but there is Pets Policy
free parking available at Fairway Office Center on Fairway No dogs or pets are allowed
Drive in Palm Beach Gardens with complimentary shuttles inside the gated festival.
running to and from the ArtiGras festival site. Emerging Artists
In addition, there is paid “handicapped only” parking This area of the festival
available at Timber Trace Elementary School also located will feature fabulous new
across the street from the event site. artists from the Palm Beach
There is also limited $10 parking at the Gardens lot area who are exhibiting in
located off of Shady Lakes Drive and at Duncan Middle an outdoor art festival for the
School across the street from the festival grounds. first time. These artists have been through a vigorous training Hanley Foundation Youth Art Competition
More information about parking can be found at www. program with ArtiGras event staff and other artist experts Local public and private schools, grades K through 12,
artigras.org. over the past six months. Patrons will be able to enjoy and are invited to create art works and compete for money for
Here is a map for parking options. purchase art that has been created in their “own backyard.” their school’s art department. Approximately 70 finalists in
Recycling At ArtiGras this countywide competition will be on display at ArtiGras.
ArtiGras is a Recycle Right event in The talent of these young people will amaze you!
partnership with the Solid Waste Authority. Information
In addition to encouraging festival guests to For more information, visit the ArtiGras website at
recycle onsite, we are hosting a food rescue to www.artigras.org, email information requests to info@
provide leftover edible food to local nonprofit artigras.org, or call the Palm Beach North Chamber of
organizations. Commerce at (561) 746-7111.

Attractions
ArtiGras Culinary Arts Studio
This area will have a full kitchen setup provided by Kitchen
Concepts & More and will showcase the creativity of cooking Are you ready for Advanced
through live food demonstrations and tastings. Make sure to
stop by and taste the art of food to satisfy the palate.
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