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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 to
announce that local artist Sarah LaPierre has been named the
official poster artist for the 40th edition of the ArtiGras Fine
Arts Festival presented by Tampa General Hospital. LaPierre’s
stunning artwork, titled Local Legacy, celebrates both the vibrant
cultural landscape of Palm Beach County and the personal history
LaPierre shares with the iconic event.
In her piece, LaPierre draws from her own deep connection
to the festival, having attended since she was just nine months
old, and from the natural beauty of her hometown, Palm Beach
Gardens. Local Legacy prominently features a pair of sandhill
cranes, whose red-crowned heads symbolically reference the
festival’s 40th, or “ruby,” anniversary. Four hidden “40s” woven
throughout the piece add an interactive element, reflecting
LaPierre’s commitment to celebrating the past while looking
toward the future.
With a focus on sustainability, LaPierre incorporates upcycled
materials into the assemblage-style painting, a theme close to her
heart. Through her art, she encourages viewers to reflect on the
local wild spaces we inhabit and our collective impact on them.
“Natural spaces are deeply important to me. They are where
I find inspiration, peace, and spiritual connection,” LaPierre
explains. Her process of using found objects from nature and Painter Sarah LaPierre has been named the official poster
materials sourced from places like Resource Depot, a local artist for the 40th edition of the ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival.
treasure trove of repurposable materials, further highlights her Photo by Jordan Baum
commitment to sustainability.
The piece also carries a personal touch, with elements
of LaPierre’s family history with ArtiGras embedded into
eDuCaTion the artwork. The 40th ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival will showcase
“There are nods to my family’s legacy, from attending
the event to my father’s booth in the early days, to my own LaPierre’s artwork in various forms, from the festival’s
involvement as an assistant and later as a featured artist,” promotional materials to her double booth at the event.
Attendees will have the chance to view LaPierre’s traditional
LaPierre shares.
Free In-Person Her work is infused with references to ArtiGras memorabilia, impasto paintings, as well as her new assemblage series,
including the Local Legacy piece. Her booth, located near
such as name badges, early promotional materials, and beaded
SAT Practice Test necklaces, making Local Legacy not only a visual celebration the red gate entrance (Numbers 336 to 337), promises to be a
must-see experience for festivalgoers.
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
The two-day outdoor art festival, set to take place on
long been an advocate for local artists and cultural enrichment. February 15 and 16 at the Gardens North Country District
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