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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.