Art for Animals
Calling ALL Artist
Registration is NOW OPEN!
ENTRIES : Each artwork entered is $10.00 with a limit of four entries per artist. Payments must be made in cash or check only - checks made payable to AWA (Animal Welfare Alliance). All proceeds go to AWA of SEMO to assist in their good work. Any type of art and family friendly subject matter is welcome. We provide canvas, watercolor paper, or illustration board upon registration. If you use your own substrate, it must be 5 X 7 inches. Any other size is subject to disqualification or will be trimmed to size.
ART RETURN DEADLINE - SATURDAY, JUNE 7 : All original artwork must be completed and turned in to Artfully Framed during business hours no later than the date listed above. Any artwork turned in past this deadline is subject to disqualification but can be entered the following year.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Each year, artists of all ages use their talents to create 5x7 artworks to be custom framed by Artfully Framed and auctioned off during our charity event. All of the proceeds from artist donations and auction sales are given to the Animal Welfare Alliance of Southeast Missouri.
ABOUT THE CHARITY
The purpose of the Poplar Bluff-based Animal Welfare Alliance is to foster a spirit of cooperation among all public and private animal care organizations and agencies in the area, to encourage and support the adoption, neutering and spaying of pets and to seek shelter for abandoned animals.
They just celebrated their three year anniversary at their brick and mortar location and are excited to announce a Building Fund Capital Campaign, aimed at raising $300,000 to pay off the building they have been renting. As they enter the fourth year of operations at the shelter, they have the incredible opportunity to secure a permanent home for the Animal Welfare Alliance. This endeavor will not only provide them with a stable foundation for their operations but also ensure the sustainability and growth of their organization for years to come.
GALLERY VIEWING (July 5 - 25)
Once all of the framing and processing is finished, all works of art will be displayed at the Margaret Harwell Art Museum during the remainder of the event dates. You can stop by anytime during their hours of operation to view each piece in person. We will be hosting a “Tail End” closing reception on the 26th from 6-8 at the museum. There, you can be among fellow bidders and artists as we countdown the end of the online auction and collect our winnings in person.
ONLINE AUCTION (July 12 - 25)
Once the online auction starts, you can register as a bidder through biddingowl.com and start placing your bids. All bidding takes place online, even during live events. Proxy bids can be set with a maximum amount and are an easy way to bid without having to keep checking your items. With a proxy bid, any time someone bids on your chosen item it will automatically put you as the highest bidder until your maximum amount is reached. You can also set up alerts to let you know if and when you’ve been outbid if you wish to increase your bid.
ARTIST AWARDS
Awards will be given to three artists. The Tackett Award and $100 cash prize will be given to the artists with the highest bid in the adult category. A $50 cash prize will be given to the artists with the highest bid in the junior category. The Buddy Award, a $50 cash prize (donated by Kim Duncan), will be given to the artist who receives Popular Choice.