BEBHS now on Facebook

Check out our new Facebook page. It was started by volunteer Rich Sayers, who has been leading the public relations efforts for BEBHS since August.

If you're on Facebook, please add yourself as a fan and feel free to make comments on our Wall.

Thank you to all the donors and volunteers for a great event!

Purr-casso 2008 was a success! We could not have done it without you, our wonderful volunteers, donors and staff.

Digital Print by Pascal Campion

This framed digital print by Pascal Campion measures 15 inches high by 10 inches wide. It looks even better in person! Come to Purr-casso this Sunday and see for yourself.

Original ceramic planting pots by Liz Dodge

Original ceramic planting pot
artist: Liz Dodge
Liz has donated 4 of her handsome cat pots.

Thank you Liz!

Purr-casso in One Week - Sunday November 9th!

Help us make this event a huge success!
Tell a couple of friends about Purr-casso today!
It just takes a minute to email people a note and a link to this site.

This year's free event will include over 150 feline and canine arts and crafts; Miss Oakland 2008

All kinds of arts and crafts have been donated by an eclectic group, ranging from famous animation artists to local artists you may not have seen yet. All on display and for sale one afternoon only. Appetizers are being provided by Ali Cat's Catering and wine by Mutt Lynch Winery.

Meet Miss Oakland 2008, Carly Claffey, whose platform is “A Second Chance at Love: Supporting Local Animal Rescue.”

Sunday, November 9th from 12-4 pm at the Hollis Street Project located at 5900 Hollis Street, Emeryville (click for a map). All art work is donated and 100 percent of the proceeds benefit the cats and dogs at BEBHS.

Photo Copyright Lori A. Cheung, thePetPhotographer.com

Proper Management
Ali Cat's Catering
Minuteman Press

Two more giclee prints donated by Dianne Woods

Two of the giclee prints donated by Dianne Woods.

Dianne will mat and frame the art for the sale. The other two prints by Dianne, which you can buy at Purr-casso, are on this page.

Talented Couple Teams Up for Purr-casso

Donna and Paul are wife and husband. The dog in both pictures is their dog, Pebbles.


ABOVE: "Pebbles" by Paul Tong; original pen and ink with watercolor.

ABOVE: "The Father, The Dog" by Donna Grethen; original pen and ink with mixed media and hand decorated frame. Thank you Donna and Paul!

Bill Robinson has 3 pieces for Purr-casso

Bill Robinson has three pieces for Purr-casso 2008:This is large (24"X16") acrylic painting on masonite.

These two pieces are 9"x9" gouache paintings.

Bill is an artist at Three Rings, a video game company in San Francisco. Check out his blog!

Pixar artist Bill Presing adds his work to PurrCasso!

Bill Presing has contributed this beautiful original painting to this year's Purrcasso auction. Bill is a story artist at Pixar animation studios and contributed work last year as well. Thanks Bill!

Don't forget that the deadline for art has been extended to October 31! The artwork is pouring in and we're going to have a terrific show this year. Keep it coming artists!

Art Submission Deadline Extended

ATTENTION ARTISTS: We have extended the deadline until October 31st for turning in pieces for Purr-casso. Thank you all so much for your generosity.

ATTENTION ART FANS: It looks like there will be more than 150 pieces for sale or auction this year!

Shelter Cat Calendars $20 each at Purr-casso

Something For Everyone at Purr-casso Art Sale

There will be something to delight any art or animal lover at the 2008 Purr-casso Art & Craft Gala and Sale. Here are more samples of what awaits you on Sunday, November 9th. Mark your calendar or update your PDA now! Numerous artists will be in attendance if you want to meet them.




LEFT: "Daisy" framed giclee print from the original watercolor. One of three pieces donated by artist Janet Walton

RIGHT: "Diamond Foam & Fabric" signed and numbered #79 of 125 photo-offset lithograph by David Lance Goines.





LEFT: "So Many Cats" original acrylic painting by Lois Cantor. Lois has also donated some of her greeting cards, magnets and bookmarks which feature more of her art.

Many thanks to Janet, David and Lois!

Two of Jennifer Keller's donations

Jennifer Keller has donated the print on the left, from her trip to Italy (and another print with cat you can see on her blog). The originals have been accepted to be in a gallery show at the of Academy of Art University , in San Francisco in December.

The piece below is an original...













To visit Jennifer's blog, click here. Thank you Jennifer!

Two of Teri Calia's donations

Teri Calia, the artist who did the Purr-casso logo and poster image, has also donated these adorable items (and another one you will have to attend the sale to see).

They are small, about the size of trading cards.

Thank you so much to Teri for donating our logo and poster artwork and these cute items!

To visit Teri's blog, click here.

Artwork from Brittney Lee

Here is a beautiful image from artist Brittney Lee that will be available at this year's auction. Brittney is an artist in San Francisco at the game company Three Rings.

Dave Dick and Maki Fujimoto donate again

Two of our Canadian artist friends have donated to Purr-Casso again...

Maki Fujimoto has provided this digital painting printout with color pencil, white ink, pen.

22 cm x 27 cm in frame.

It is titled 2 KITTENS

Dave Dick has given this digital painting of a kitten in an unlikely friendship. It will be in a 4 x 6 wood frame.

Dave notes "Although the image was painted digitally the original file has been destroyed to ensure it is the only high quality print existing."

Dave is a Story Artist and Designer in the animation biz. Click here to see his blog (link opens in a new window) which has a picture of this piece in the frame.

Thank you to Maki and Dave for being repeat donors!

Another cat painting you can buy at Purr-casso!

"Emma" acrylic on canvas, by artist Robert Treppa.

Thank you Robert!

Two Food Bowls and a Pair of Flying Friends

Many thanks to Jane Stutfield for her donation of these items and hours of volunteer work to ensure Purr-casso is a success.


"Spoiled", hand thrown & decorated ceramic
food bowl by artist, April B.


"If You Can Read This", hand thrown & decorated
ceramic food bowl by artist, Karen Maloney.


"Flying Cat & Flying Dog" - original India ink
drawing on vintage fabric, sewn and stuffed
by artist, Patti Haskins.

More details on Purr-casso Art Sale and Gala

Expanded event to include feline and canine arts and crafts, Miss Oakland 2008

A wide variety of works from local and international artists will be on display and for sale at this free event. Appetizers are being provided by Ali Cat's Catering and wine by Mutt Lynch Winery.

Miss Oakland 2008, Carly Claffey will be there in support of her platform, “A Second Chance at Love: Supporting Local Animal Rescue.”

The sale will be held Sunday, November 9th from 12-4 pm at the Hollis Street Project located at 5900 Hollis Street, Emeryville. All art work is donated and 100 percent of the proceeds benefit the cats and dogs at BEBHS.

Photo Copyright Lori A. Cheung, thePetPhotographer.com

Proper Management
Ali Cat's Catering
Minuteman Press

Peace Cat and Baby Face

This original acrylic on canvas titled "Peace Cat" is by Arleigh Schwarz from Ontario, Canada. Donated by Jane Stutfield. Click the photo above to see a larger version. Thank you Jane!



Leslie Cobb has donated this framed giclee print from her original painting titled "Baby Face." Click the photo above to see a larger version. Thank you Leslie!

Tote bag and matching make-up bag

Pictured is a cotton fabric tote bag that will be available for purchase at Purr-casso along with a matching make-up bag. Donated by artist Donna Eck.

Thank you Donna!

More Fish Please!

Alina Chau has donated this watercolor titled
"More Fish Please!" Click the photo above
to see a larger version.

To visit Alina's blog, click here (links to external sites open in a new window)


Thank you Alina!

Preview of more art donated for Purr-casso 2008

20" x 24" Giclee prints by Dianne Woods. Dianne will mat and frame the art for the sale.

For a larger, higher resolution
picture of "Barbara & Kitten", click here.

For a larger, higher resolution picture
of "Climbing Lessons", click here.

Dianne is also donating two more prints. Watch this blog for pictures of those to be posted later!
Thank you Dianne!

Just in for Purr-casso...

Claudia Mullaly has painted and donated this wonderful 9" x 12" pastel and watercolor with a framed size of 15.5" x 18". To view a larger picture in higher resolution, click here.

Thank you Claudia!

Photos from last years Purr-casso event

Doing a Web search for "Purrcasso", I found Bill Robinson's page of photos from our 2007 event. They include items like this cat clock...

... and a painting of a white cat...

Animator Jess Vickery and photographer Tonya Perme donating artwork

Here's some information on two of the artists donating works to Purr-casso 2008:

Jess Vickery is an animator at Tippett Studio. He has worked on films such as Enchanted (2007), The Shaggy Dog (2006), Constantine (2005) and Son of the Mask (2005).

Tonya Perme is a photographer whose subjects are frequently pets. Check out the Pet Portfolios page on her website.

Purr-casso Artist Submission Guidelines

Hey Artists! Purr-casso needs your help!

We are looking for artists to donate their crafts or fine art for the 2008 Purr-casso Art and Craft Gala. All art must include cat or a dog somewhere in the piece. Crafts that are wearable items for dogs or cats are OK too.

Your donation will be formally acknowledged by the BEBHS. In addition, you will be recognized through our website and bi-annual magazine distributed to over 12,000 Bay Area households . We hope that you are able to support this exciting event. Thank you for your consideration of this request. If you have any questions, please contact Jane Stutfield, stutfield@yahoo.com , or Julia Clayton, claytonja@sbcglobal.net. Or call Cindy Shelby at 510-845-7735 ext. 13.

DEADLINE FOR ARTWORK: October 25, 2008

UPDATE 10/25/08:

We have extended the date to the 31st on turning in pieces for Purr-casso.

Submission details:

Step 1: Email: stutfield@yahoo.com or claytonja@sbcglobal.net
Include the following information:
1. Name/Phone Number
2. Medium (painting, photo, quilt, etc.)
3. Size – approximate
4. Number of items
5. How it will be displayed

Step 2: Mail or deliver artwork to BEBHS--October 25, 2008
Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society
Attn: Cindy Shelby
2700 Ninth Street
Berkeley, CA 94710

Attach to your art work:
1. Your Name
2. Company Name (if applies)
3. Phone Number
4. Address (if applies)
5. Email Address
6. Website
7. Title of piece (if applies)
8. Price of artwork(s)

Portfolio Book:
1 page – 8 ½ x 11
Bio and Photo of artwork
Contact info.
Attach business cards

PLEASE NOTE:
1. Send artwork framed, or in a manner we can easily display to the public.
2. Your art work will be stored in a safe and secured warehouse near the Hollis Street Project.


Go ahead and start those beautiful artworks and keep an eye on this blog for updates! We will even be posting art here as it is submitted, so you will have a good idea of what treasures await you at the auction in November.

If you are looking for examples of 2D artwork from last year, have look at the submissions from Bill Presing, Brittney Lee, Bill Robinson, and Dave Dick.

The 411 on the 3rd Annual Purr-casso Art and Craft Gala -- Sunday, November 9, 2008

A feline themed sale with a touch of the canines

Sunday, November 9th from 12 pm to 4 pm

Hollis Street Project
5900 Hollis Street, Emeryville, CA


All art work is donated and 100 percent of the proceeds benefit the animals at BEBHS. Admission and parking are free.

Contact info:

510-845-7735 ext. 13
volunteer@berkeleyhumane.org

A new art donor for Purr-casso 2008

We are excited to have Jeannelle Steiner added to the list of artists donating their art to the 3rd annual Purr-casso Art and Craft Gala. Jeannelle says, "Drawing /painting is really about seeing and connecting. Connecting with the person/animal you're drawing, the land you're painting or with your imagination (inner self). When I create I’m in a peaceful centered place - because I feel this connection." To learn more about Jeannelle and view some of her art, visit http://jsteinercreative.com/

Volunteer Job Opportunities - Foster Parent, Feline Associate, Administrative, more...

Individuals who love animals will love being a Foster Parent Volunteer at Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society! Opening your heart and home to provide temporary care for a cat or dog is a tremendously rewarding experience for both the foster parent and the foster animal.

Click here to read about other Volunteer Opportunities including Feline Associate, Administrative, Humane Education.

Artists and crafters wanted!

Cat-themed artwork from the 2007 event pictured at right.

We are looking for artists to donate their crafts or fine art for the 2008 Purr-casso Art and Craft Gala. All art must include cat or a dog somewhere in the piece. Crafts that are wearable items for dogs or cats are OK too.

Your donation will be formally acknowledged by the BEBHS. In addition, you will be recognized through our website and bi-annual magazine distributed to over 12,000 Bay Area households. Artists are encouraged to attend the event and bring business cards and brochures.

If you have any questions, please contact Jane Stutfield, stutfield@yahoo.com , or Julia Clayton, claytonja@sbcglobal.net. Or call Cindy Shelby at 510-845-7735 ext. 13

We look forward to hearing from you!

Sincerely, The Purr-casso Event Committee

Photo Credit: Stephanie Osborn

Purr-casso Art and Craft Gala coming November 2008

This cat-themed event exhibits decorative, wearable, & functional art pieces celebrating our feline friends! This year there will be a Dog Corner too. Art will be available for purchase.
More details coming soon!

The Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to placing homeless animals with committed caretakers; to developing healthy relationships between pets and people through education, training and counseling; and to promoting the humane treatment of all animals.


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