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The Amazon ArtiKids Zone: A Creative Playground

For Children At ArtiGras 2025

February 15 to 16, Gardens North County District Park In Palm Beach Gardens

Get ready for an unforgettable family experience in The 40th Annual ArtiGras
the Amazon ArtiKids Zone at the 2025 ArtiGras Fine Arts Fine Arts Festival will take
Festival presented by Tampa General Hospital. Designed place on February 15 to 16,
for children of all ages, the Amazon ArtiKids Zone offers at the Gardens North County
an interactive, fun, and creative environment where young District Park, located on
minds can explore the world of art and play. 117th Court North. The
The Amazon ArtiKids Zone features an on-site festival will feature a juried
playground, giving children a chance to burn off some fine art exhibition, live
energy while enjoying the festival. Plus, families can visit entertainment, the new
a variety of vendor booths where children will receive Culinary Arts Studio, a
take-home art crafts to keep the creativity flowing long dedicated Amazon ArtiKids
after they leave. Zone, and the Youth Art
Whether your child is a budding artist or just loves Competition. Ranked as a
to explore, the Amazon ArtiKids Zone promises an art Top-100 fine arts festival by
experience like no other. Sunshine Artist magazine,
Vendor opportunities are still available for the Amazon ArtiGras offers visitors the
ArtiKids Zone. Showcase your creative products and unique opportunity to meet
services to families attending this beloved community and engage with over 300 of
event. Don’t miss your chance to be part of ArtiGras 2025! the nation’s leading artists.
For more information about the Amazon ArtiKids Zone
or to apply for a vendor booth, email info@artigras.org. So many crafts for the children in the Amazon ArtiKids area at the ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival

Resiliency: The Arts And Science Connection

Mind, Music, And Movement Foundation

And FAU’s Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute Host A Free Symposium

The Mind, Music, and Movement Foundation for psychological concerns associated with the aging process; holistic well-being. For a full schedule, visit m3f.org/
Neurological Disorders, Inc. (M3F) and FAU’s Stiles- Carol Chiang, OTR/L, owner of Evolving Homes and events.
Nicholson Brain Institute present “The Power of Arts And “Aging in Place” expert. About M3F
Science for Resiliency in Aging” on Monday, March 3, A Free Event With Lifelong Benefits The Mind, Music, and Movement Foundation
5 p.m. at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at FAU, “This symposium is more than an educational event; for Neurological Disorders, Inc. (M3F) is a 501(c)
located at 5353 Parkside Dr., Jupiter, FL 33458. it’s a celebration of the integration of arts, science, and (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting
In this free educational evening, the audience will aging,” said Beth Elgort, founder and president of M3F. individuals and families affected by neurodegenerative
learn about cutting-edge research and explore how the “By bringing together leaders in neuroscience, arts, and diseases. Through innovative programming—chorus,
arts and science can foster resilience, well-being, and medicine, we hope to inspire individuals and families to drumming, dance, yoga, movement, boxing, art, nutrition
aging in place. Sponsorship opportunities are available embrace innovative strategies for resilience and well- counseling, support services and resources—M3F
for businesses and individuals who want to support this being.” promotes confidence, wellness, and friendship. M3F’s
impactful event. For more information, contact Ella Elden Registration Information integrative approach helps to improve mobility, balance,
at ella@m3f.org. Admission to the symposium is free, but registration speech, and mental well-being. For more information,
Jill Sonke, Ph.D., a is required. Secure your spot today by visiting m3f.org/ visit m3f.org.
visionary in arts in medicine events or calling (561) 510-8611.
and a global leader in In addition to the symposium, M3F hosts a series of
integrating creativity into free “Coffee Talks” designed to educate and engage the
healthcare will be the guest community on aging, neurodegenerative diseases, and
of honor. In addition to
Dr. Jill Sonke, the evening
will feature distinguished
speakers, interactive
demonstrations, and a
VIP donor reception to
celebrate the intersection
of arts, science, and aging
with profound new insight. Jill Sonke
Distinguished
experts include:
Jill Sonke, Ph.D.,
Guest of Honor,
research professor
and director of
Research Initiatives
in the Center for
Arts in Medicine
at the University
of Florida (UF);
Randy D. Blakely,
Ph.D., founding
executive director
of FAU’s Stiles-
Nicholson Brain
Institute; Corinne
Lasmezas, Ph.D.,
DVM, director,
David and Lynn Beth and Steve Elgort
Nicholson Center
for Neurodegenerative Disease Research, FAU Department
of Clinical Neuroscience; Michael R. Dobbs, M.D.,
MHCM, chair of the Clinical Neurosciences Department
at FAU, department and associate dean of Clinical Affairs;
Meera Joseph, M.D., renowned psychiatrist specializing
in geriatric and adult psychiatry, specializing in treating
neurodegenerative, cognitive, and other biological and