Image courtesy of Ark Valley Humane Society.
Ark Valley Humane Society (AVHS) announces its 5th Annual Good Pet/Bad Portrait Fundraiser. AVHS volunteer artists and staff donate their time and skills to create portraits of area pets and raise money for AVHS. Submissions will begin on Monday, February 26th.
Examples of good pet, bad portraits from Ark Valley Humane Society. Image courtesy of Ark-Valley.org
“Our volunteer artists range in age and skill level. Participants help homeless animals at AVHS while proudly displaying a comical doodle of their beloved pet on their refrigerator or receive a piece of art. ” said AVHS Executive Director Nikki Ritter.
Those interested in participating can begin submitting photos of their pets starting Monday, February 26th. Photos will be accepted until Sunday, March 10th, while supplies last.
Submissions will be accepted online here. The fee is $25 per portrait. Volunteer artists can mail the portraits directly to donors, or donors can arrange to pick them up at AVHS' headquarters at 701 Gregg Drive in Buena Vista.
“Our staff and volunteers have never claimed to be artists and are on hand to do their best to create true masterpieces, or at least comical doodles that will bring a smile to your face,” says the event. is listed on the AVHS web page. The target age group for artists is 5 years old and above.
Questions should be directed to Emy Nettleblad at ENettleblad@Ark-Valley.org.
