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Sarah LaPierre Named Poster Artist

For 40th Edition Of ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival

The Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce is excited With a focus on sustainability, LaPierre incorporates involvement as an
to announce that local artist Sarah LaPierre has been named upcycled materials into the assemblage-style painting, a assistant and later
the official poster artist for the 40th edition of the ArtiGras theme close to her heart. Through her art, she encourages as a featured artist,”
Fine Arts Festival presented by Tampa General Hospital. viewers to reflect on the local wild spaces we inhabit and LaPierre shares.
LaPierre’s stunning artwork, titled Local Legacy, celebrates our collective impact on them. Her work
both the vibrant cultural landscape of Palm Beach County and “Natural spaces are deeply important to me. They are where is infused with
the personal history LaPierre shares with the iconic event. I find inspiration, peace, and spiritual connection,” LaPierre references to ArtiGras
In her piece, LaPierre draws from her own deep connection explains. Her process of using found objects from nature and memorabilia, such
to the festival, having attended since she was just nine months materials sourced from places like Resource Depot, a local as name badges,
old, and from the natural beauty of her hometown, Palm treasure trove of repurposable materials, further highlights her early promotional
Beach Gardens. Local Legacy prominently features a pair commitment to sustainability. materials, and
of sandhill cranes, whose red-crowned heads symbolically The piece also carries a personal touch, with elements beaded necklaces,
reference the festival’s 40th, or “ruby,” anniversary. Four of LaPierre’s family history with ArtiGras embedded into making Local Legacy
hidden “40s” woven throughout the piece add an interactive the artwork. not only a visual
element, reflecting LaPierre’s commitment to celebrating the “There are nods to my family’s legacy, from attending celebration of the
past while looking toward the future. the event to my father’s booth in the early days, to my own festival but a tribute Painter Sarah LaPierre has been
to its impact on her named the official poster artist for the
and her family. 40th edition of the ArtiGras Fine Arts
LaPierre, who is Festival. Photo by Jordan Baum
also the host of the
ArtiGras Podcast, has long been an advocate for local artists
and cultural enrichment. The podcast, a collaboration with the
Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce and the Cultural
Council of Palm Beach County, highlights the incredible
diversity and vibrancy of the area’s arts scene.
“One of the best parts of my professional life has been
shining a light on the inspiring work of artists and cultural
figures in our community,” LaPierre says.

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The 40th ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival will showcase
LaPierre’s artwork in various forms, from the festival’s
promotional materials to her double booth at the event.
Attendees will have the chance to view LaPierre’s traditional
impasto paintings, as well as her new assemblage series,
including the Local Legacy piece. Her booth, located near
% the red gate entrance (Numbers 336 to 337), promises to be
a must-see experience for festivalgoers.
The two-day outdoor art festival, set to take place on
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February 15 and 16 at the Gardens North Country District
Park in Palm Beach Gardens, will also feature a juried
fine art exhibition, live entertainment, the Culinary Arts
Studio, a dedicated Amazon ArtiKids’ Zone, and the Youth
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Art Competition. Ranked as a Top-100 fine arts festival by
Sunshine Artist magazine, ArtiGras offers visitors the unique
opportunity to meet and engage with over 250 of the nation’s
leading artists.

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