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Welcome
Art for Animals’ Sake (A.A.S.) goal is to raise funds and promote nonprofit animal rescue groups through collaboration with local artists.
“A.A.S. activities provide opportunities for greater exposure for both the rescue group and participating artists. It is our goal to provide both communities greater exposure through our programs,” says David Walega, founder of Arts for Animals’ Sake and Seattle photographer.
Mission:
A.A.S.’ mission is to be the fundraising and public relations arm for grassroots, nonprofit animal rescue groups. “The typical nonprofit spends up to 35 percent of its operational budget on fundraising and public relations activities. A.A.S. allows animal rescue organizations to focus on their core mission and brings both the art and animal welfare communities together”, says Treena Colby, senior advisor and marketing/business development professional.Background:
A.A.S. has already helped animal rescue organizations through collaborations with artists to create exhibitions, offer limited edition artist prints and produce special events. At A.A.S.’ inaugural Silent Auction Event in August 2009, the event raised close to $7,000 for the Northwest Organization for Animal Help (N.O.A.H.), a leading northwest animal organization. N.O.A.H. had recently rescued more than thirty puppies from a condemned puppy mill in northern Washington State. After the auction, N.O.A.H. accomplished their mission to perform more than 25,000 spay and neuter surgeries.Most recently, A.A.S. lent its talents to Old Dog Haven and raised funds through the sale of Holiday Pet Photographs. “We want to raise funds for animal organizations that lack financial flexibility to do it themselves and enable them to focus on their main goal, saving animals,” said Walega.
Approach:
A.A.S. approaches fund raising with a three-pronged approach:
1. Organizing an annual art auction
2. Fundraising throughout the year through online art sales and exhibitions
3. Organizing volunteer opportunities for those interested in donating time
The Holiday Pet Portrait photoshoots were a huge success!
The holiday photo shoots, hosted at Deluxe Hair with Lisa Black, in Seattle, November 2009, raised $1,400 in proceeds for our featured rescue group, Old Dog Haven.
- Events
See more photographs by David Walega in the holiday photo gallery.'Old Dog Haven's costs for vet care are huge and growing steadily as we
take in more old dogs who need medical attention. The donation from
Art for Animals' Sake is a significant contribution toward those
expenses.' Judith Piper, Executive Director Old Dog Haven
Great Gifts that help us too!
Visit our online store at Cafe Press and buy merchandise with our logo on it designed by awsome designer Ed Fotheringham. A portion of the proceeds go toward our mission.
Contribute Today!
Donate your artwork toward our next event, volunteer your time or make a contribution to help Art for Anmals' Sake assist those who help the animals!Become a sponsor: Join us in promoting special events, have your business exposed to a wider audience and become a part of the community in suport of animal welfare.
- Sponsorship InformationGive a financial donation: Your donations make these projects possible.
- Contribute
Featured Rescue Group, Old Dog Haven
"We are a network of private homes helping western Washington's homeless senior dogs. We also assist in senior dog placement."
Art for Animlas' Sake raised donations to help this amazing organization, finding homes for some of the most deserving animals who really need our support toward the end of their lives.
- See Rescue Spotlight for photos of a recent visit
Recent Accomplishments
Art Exhibition and Silent Auction for N.O.A.H. - 8.14.09
Art for Animals' Sake was proud to present an exhibition and silent auction on August 14th, 2009, in downtown Seattle
- 2009 Auction
Our event raised $7,265.00 for N.O.A.H., a leading northwest animal welfare organization.
- N.O.A.H.
The first annual silent auction was organized and sponsored by:
Best Friend Photography by Emily, Pet Portraits by David and Scraps Dog Bakery
Thank you to the business support of: Jones Soda Company, Whole Foods Market, CityDog Magazine. Mutt Lynch Wines and Vulcan Properties.
October 2009 - Rescue Update from NOAH's Kim Bowen
Since the August silent auction, N.O.A.H. has reached several significant benchmarks.- Adoptions have reached over 7,000 with the adoption of Berrie and Lady, two rescued kittens from a Lynnwood home!
- The clinic has completed over 25,000 spay and neuter surgeries with August and July being record breaking months!Through our partnership events, we can help to achieve and make a reality the mission of improving animal welfare.
