PAUSD Art Education and Palo Alto Humane Society Partner to Inspire Animal Adoption

News submitted from the Palo Alto Unified School District:

In an innovative new art project and exhibit, the Palo Alto Humane Society and the fourth and fifth graders at PAUSD’s Duveneck Elementary School have teamed up to create the “Adoptables” art show, March 4 – April 2.

The public is welcome to view the pastel portraits of shelter animals created by the Duveneck students at the Palo Alto Unified School District’s office located at 25 Churchill Avenue, Palo Alto. The goal of the show is to promote adoption of rescue animals as pets.

“The power of art to communicate the spirit of the animals is remarkable, and the students were thrilled to think some animals might be rescued because of the exhibit,” shared PAUSD Art Coordinator Sharon Ferguson.

This exhibit is the first of its kind. The students created these portraits during their Spectra Art classes, taught by Lynn Hamilton, which are an important part of the art education provided to all PAUSD students in elementary school.

A reception will be held at the PAUSD office on March 4, from 4:30-6:00 p.m. and is open to the public. For more information on adopting an animal featured in “Adoptables” or other adorable rescue companions, please contact Palo Alto Humane Society at (650) 424-1901.

For information about the art project contact Sharon Ferguson at(650) 329-3940.