Art for Animals

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 two 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 third 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.

REGISTER AS AN ARTIST (art return deadline: June 8)

Once the dates for the event have been set, registration will begin. All artists can stop by Artfully Framed to register, pay, and pick up the complementary 5x7 canvas or substrate. Artists can use their own substrate as long as it is exactly 5x7 inches to fit the premade frames. Any medium and family-friendly subject matter is welcome. Once the artwork is finished, it can be dropped off at Artfully Framed by the art return deadline.

GALLERY VIEWING (July 5 - 26)

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 - 26)

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.