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Helping Paws - Art for the Paws 2017 Art Auction and Fundraiser
On-line art auction benefiting Helping Paws Animal Shelter. These Mini-masterpieces are all by local artists with starting bids of $25.
Art for the Paws is a community outreach project and fundraiser to help raise awareness for the arts while benefiting Helping Paws Animal Shelter. The fundraiser began back in January, 2017 with a call for local artists to create small works of art on 6” x 6” canvases and then donate those works of art back for the auction. Over 250 completed works of art were returned and are available for sale via the on line auction site at Charity Auctions Today. The auction, which began on March 31 continues through April 22nd. Bids start at just $25 and goes up by $5 increments. Bidding can be from any electronic device such as your computer or smart phone.
One of the highlights of this year's auction is for feline lovers--three pieces of original art created by Cole & Marmalade, two cats that have a world wide Facebook following of over 1.5 million people. Their unique artwork comes with some whiskers and a certificate of authenticity. In addition to the feline art, there is a wide variety of mini-masterpieces of all different subject matters (not just animal related) and many different mediums, from paintings and photography to ceramics and glass work; each one of a kind!
The event concludes with an Art for the Paws community reception on Saturday, April 22 from 7 to 9 pm at Mixin Mingle, 124 Cass Street, Woodstock, where all 250+ canvases will be displayed as one large mosaic, over 16 feet long and 4 feet high, creating a colorful tapestry of artwork. This event is open to the public with a $5 admission, with light appetizers and beverages being served. The general public is encouraged to come out to view and enjoy the colorful mosaic, meet local artists and learn more about Helping Paws. The auction will close that evening at 9 pm. All artwork will be mailed to the winners.
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Online Art Auction
DATE: Friday, March 31 through Saturday, April 22, 2017
COST: $25 starting bid
LOCATION: https://www.charityauctionstod...
Art Reception
DATE: Saturday, April 22, 2017
TIME: 7 – 9pm
COST: $5 Admission
LOCATION: Mixin Mingle, 124 Cass Street, Woodstock, IL
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Helping Paws Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) no-kill shelter for all breeds of dogs and cat located at 2500 Harding Lane, Woodstock, IL 60098. All donations are tax deductible.
