Abacoa & Alton Neighbors Febuary 2021

F e b r u a r y 2 0 2 1 | Abacoa &Alton N E I G H B O R S 7 ArtiGras The ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival presented by the Hanley Foundation is excited to announce after 20 years, the premier outdoor fine arts festival will be returning to Palm Beach Gardens. The 36th edition of ArtiGras will beheld February 13-14, 2021, at the Gardens North County District Park on 117th Court North.“ArtiGras’ spent many years in Palm Beach Gardens both at the Gardens Mall location and off of RCA Blvd. We look forward to returning to Palm Beach Gardens and send a thank you to Abacoa for the past 20 years, ”said Noel Martinez, CEO and President of the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce. “ArtiGras is an economic driver in the North County area with an impact of more than $2.8 million. With all the current construction on Central Boulevard, the timing was right for the return of the festival to Gardens. ”Palm Beach County has begun road construction at and past the intersection of Central Boulevard and University Boulevard in Jupiter at the exact location of where ArtiGras has been staged for two decades. This presented ArtiGras organizers with a challenge, and it was decided that a change of venue was needed. After a thorough search, an alternate location in the City of Palm Beach Gardens at the Gardens North County District Park was found. This new home will allow for more space–between booths, between people–and with health & safety at the utmost importance this year, space is absolutely necessary. “Art has long been a big part of our City’s identity. That dedication has been showcased in many ways over the years, so this is a great fit,” said Palm Beach Gardens Mayor Carl Woods. “We couldn’t be more excited to be the host city for ArtiGras and we look forward to not only welcoming our residents and visitors, but also providing a platform for artists who need our support. ”Ranked as one of the Top-10 art festivals in the nation, the 2021 ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival presented by Hanley Foundation will feature over 280 juried artists, children’s activities, live music, and a youth art competition among other demonstrations. Moving Back to Palm Beach Gardens: The Gardens North County District Park to Host 2021 Festival Submitted by Marlee Brannock Sartory About the Festival The Gardens North County District Park 5101 117th Court North, Palm Beach Gardens, FL Tickets are $11 in advance and $15 day of. Kids 12 & under get in FREE! Saturday, February 13 10 AM–6 PM Sunday, February 14 10 AM–5 PM SCENES AROUND TOWN Go t o ArtiGras.org t o purchase tickets