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                Abstract Painter Aaron Reed Selected As The 39th



       ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival Commemorative Poster Artist



        The ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival presented by Tampa                                                   The ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival is set to take place Feb.
      General Hospital is thrilled to announce that Aaron Reed, a                                          17 to 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, at the Gardens
      talented painter hailing from Albany, Ga., has been selected                                         North County District Park in Palm Beach Gardens.
      as the official poster artist for this year’s highly anticipated                                     Reed’s exclusive poster, featuring Artistic Journey, will
      event. With over a decade of dedicated participation in                                              be available for purchase during the festival, offering
      ArtiGras, Reed’s artistic contributions have left a lasting                                          attendees an opportunity to take home a piece of this
      impact on both attendees and organizers alike.                                                       extraordinary artistic celebration.
                                                                                                             ArtiGras showcases a juried exhibition of outstanding
                                                                                                           fine art along with activities which include artist and
                                                                                                           chef demonstrations, the Hanley Foundation Youth Art
                                                                                                           Competition Gallery and the Amazon ArtiKids Zone.
                                                                                                           Tickets are only $15 per day with advance purchase and
                                                                                                           children 12 and under are free. More information can be
                                                                                                           found at artigras.org.
                                                           Aaron  Reed’s  artistic  journey began  unexpectedly
                                                         during high school when he enrolled in an advanced art
                                                         class to enhance his GPA while pursuing a passion for
                                                         basketball. Little did he know that this decision would
                                                         lead him to discover his love for art and a latent talent for
                                                         creative expression. In 2005, Reed was named the artist
                                                         of the year at Valdosta State University. Post-college,
        Reed’s captivating piece, titled  Artistic Journey,   he  continued  to  hone  his  artistic  skills,  leading to a
      perfectly aligns with the festival’s theme for this year. The   remarkable evolution in his work over the years.
      artwork serves as a visual representation of the diverse     Describing his artistic evolution, Reed shares, “I’m
      individuals encountered along life’s journey, accompanied   always learning from each piece. Over the last 20 years,
      by the myriad of experiences that shape our paths. The use   my art has become more abstract. I like the direction my
      of vibrant colors in Artistic Journey poignantly expresses   art is taking now and making someone ask, ‘What is the
      the range of emotions  one feels while navigating the   artist trying to say?’”
      pursuit of contentment and fulfillment.              ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival is proud to showcase the
        Tucked to the side of the painting are palm trees,   work of an artist whose journey mirrors the festival’s
      symbolizing the essence of Florida with its idyllic weather   dedication to fostering creativity, diversity, and artistic
      and breathtaking landscapes. Reed’s choice of elements   exploration. Reed’s  Artistic Journey promises to be a
      reflects a keen appreciation for the beauty and inspiration   visual feast that resonates with attendees, encouraging
      derived from the festival’s host state.            reflection on their own unique paths.
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