Art Fur Animals 2016

Thanks to James A. (Jim) Goldsmith
for giving Winston a home.

Each year that I've donated a dog, it was wearing a hat which determined the dog's ultimate character.  First there was Gourmutt who wore a bakers hat and apron; he was followed in 2015 by Spot, with a big red nose and dressed as a clown. 

The 2016 Boss Dog has his teeth locked onto a stogie and he's attired in a bowler, high collar, vest, tie and wearing a monocle. I spruced him up with a natty silk boutonniere which can be changed to suit the mood.  My FB followers have christened him Winston.

Event details below.  Hope you'll attend.  (It is, after all, the best local art party of the year.)

'Art Fur Animals', sponsored by Friends of the Cleveland Kennel, is an annual live and silent art auction benefiting animals in need at Cleveland Kennel.

12th Annual Art Fur Animals Benefit & Auction
When: Saturday, May 21, 2016
Where: Cleveland Masonic Auditorium, 3615 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115

Event features:
- Event emcee
- Live auction of custom-designed ceramic dogs by dozens of renowned Cleveland artists.

• - Local, diverse pieces of work from photography, to paint to sculpture and more! The live & silent art auction has featured individual works of art from locally and nationally recognized artists.
  
  * VIP TICKET -- This exclusive admission includes:
  - Free bar service all night in a private VIP Lounge
  - Special appetizers
  - Souvenir glass
  - Auction preview starting at 6p.m.
  - Name recognition
  
  Admission includes:
  - Chance to win amazing raffle baskets valued at over $150!
  - Assortment of light appetizers and desserts
  - Plenty of good wine and beer
  - Caricature artist and photo booth to capture your experience
  - Music provided by DJ Funk-Shway… spinning the tunes up until the live auction begins
  
  *All proceeds go directly to the care of animals at the City of Cleveland Kennel
  
  TICKETS AND DETAILS: www.friendsofclevelandkennel.com
  
  Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/artfuranimals16
• Website
  http://friendsofclevelandkennel.com/artfuranimals2016/

Video of all the dogs.
Video at the Masonic Auditorium.

It's the end of March and I'm at work prepping this life-sized fiberglass English Bulldog for the
Art Fur Animals live auction.  Pics to the left.

        Photo courtesy Sandy Smith of AFA

Commissions available for this and other breeds.  If you aren't the winning bidder, this dog can be customized in the likeness of your dog and to suit your personal taste. Price on request. Inquiries.