10th Annual Art Fur Animals in Cleveland
Congratulations and a tip of the hat to Amanda Millar Love for the winning bid!
As a late-comer to this public art project, I want to thank you all for the opportunity to lend support. This a cause near and dear to my heart too. Special thanks go to Mark Yasenchack for creating the original sculpture and for personally going out of his way to make the hand off just a few days ago, and to Sandy Smith for starting the ball rolling.
"Gourmutt" the Baker is complete and ready to raise dough for Friends of Cleveland Kennel.
"Gourmutt" the Baker is complete and ready to raise dough for Friends of Cleveland Kennel.
Details:
This year marks the 10th annual Art Fur Animals fundraising event for Friends of the City of Cleveland Kennel. The event will be held Saturday, May 31 at W. 78th St. Studios in Cleveland. All proceeds directly benefit stray and homeless animals in the city of Cleveland and education and wellness programs for Cleveland residents and their pets..
Event emcee is reporter Dawn Kendrick from 19 Action News, and our Honorary Chair is meteorologist Dick Goddard from WJW TV8.
Art Fur Animals includes a live auction of custom-designed ceramic dogs by 20+ renowned Cleveland artists, and a silent art auction featuring diverse pieces of work including photography, jewelry, sculpture, paintings, and more! Bidders also will have the opportunity to take home a special “10th anniversary” limited edition print by artist Derek Hess.
The night's festivities include great food with lots of choices for vegans and vegetarians, a bar serving craft beer and wine, the chance to buy tickets to win amazing raffle baskets, music from DJ Funk Schway and a group of fun celebrity bartenders including local comedian Mike Polk, Burning River Roller Girls, Cleveland Browns KeaVon Milton, Councilman Matt Zone, Dr. Bob Litkovitz. artist Loren Naji and Stephanie Sheldon.
Tickets are $35 advance sale and include two drink tickets and food, while special VIP tickets include unlimited adult beverages and food in the special VIP room, an early preview of the art before the doors open and a keepsake 10th Anniversary Art Fur Animals glass. Tickets can be purchased via this link on the Friends of the City of Cleveland Kennel web site: http://www.friendsofclevelandkennel.com/afa-2014.html
*All proceeds go directly to the care of animals at the City of Cleveland Kennel
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