Friday, August 22, 2008

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.

Monday, August 18, 2008

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

Saturday, August 16, 2008

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/

Friday, August 15, 2008

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.

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

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

Thursday, August 7, 2008

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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