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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 LaPierre’s commitment to celebrating the past while
excited to announce that local artist Sarah LaPierre looking toward the future.
has been named the official poster artist for the 40th With a focus on sustainability, LaPierre incorporates
edition of the ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival presented by upcycled materials into the assemblage-style painting, a
Tampa General Hospital. LaPierre’s stunning artwork, theme close to her heart. Through her art, she encourages
titled Local Legacy, celebrates both the vibrant cultural viewers to reflect on the local wild spaces we inhabit and
landscape of Palm Beach County and the personal history our collective impact on them.
LaPierre shares with the iconic event. “Natural spaces are deeply important to me. They are
In her piece, LaPierre draws from her own deep where I find inspiration, peace, and spiritual connection,”
connection to the festival, having attended since she LaPierre explains. Her process of using found objects from
was just nine months old, and from the natural beauty nature and materials sourced from places like Resource
of her hometown, Palm Beach Gardens. Local Legacy Depot, a local treasure trove of repurposable materials,
prominently features a pair of sandhill cranes, whose further highlights her commitment to sustainability.
red-crowned heads symbolically reference the festival’s The piece also carries a personal touch, with elements
40th, or “ruby,” anniversary. Four hidden “40s” woven of LaPierre’s family history with ArtiGras embedded into
throughout the piece add an interactive element, reflecting the artwork.

RE-ELECT ELECTION DAY MARCH 11 Painter Sarah LaPierre has been named the official poster

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artist for the 40th edition of the ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival.
Photo by Jordan Baum

“There are nods to my family’s legacy, from attending
the event to my father’s booth in the early days, to my own
involvement as an assistant and later as a featured artist,”
LaPierre shares.
Her work is infused with references to ArtiGras memorabilia,
such as name badges, early promotional materials, and beaded
necklaces, making Local Legacy not only a visual celebration
of the festival but a tribute to its impact on her and her family.
LaPierre, who is 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
Mom. Businesswoman. Commonsense Leader. shining a light on the inspiring work of artists and cultural
figures in our community,” LaPierre says.
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.
VOTED to lower taxes The two-day outdoor art festival, set to take place on
while balancing the budget 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
NEW INITIATIVES Studio, a dedicated Amazon ArtiKids’ Zone, and the Youth
preserving green spaces 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
REDUCED TRAFFIC the nation’s leading artists.
improving flow and road safety

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