Past Events:
'A Day in the Life 'Project: Photographs by Street Youth of their Animals
Seattlel homeless art exhibition articulates empathy for animals through photography, with exhibits
at Peace for the Streets and Mind Unwind Gallery.
Description
Street youth and their allies capture through photography the bond with their animals, culminating in an exhibition of color photographs.
Background:
With a disposable camera and some guidance from mentors and professional photographers, the participants created photographs during an extended workshop conducted by AFAS. These images reveal the relationships, environments and the greater community the homeless and their allies share with animals. Homeless youth and young adults adopt puppies and kittens to supply surrogate love and a sense of family that is often absent on the street.
Presented by Art for Animals' Sake (AFAS) and Peace for the Streets by Kids from the Streets, with generous help from local businesses and in-kind sponsors.
See a portfolio of images here...
Media coverage and articles...
Photography Workshops
"Empowering homeless youth to explore creative expression while building a more compassionate community."
Art for Animals’ Sake hosted a series of workshops to serve some of the most vulnerable members of our community - street youth and their animal companions. Street youth and young adultscaptured, through photography, the unique bond they share with their trusted animals.
In conjunction with Peace for the Streets by Kids from the Streets (PSKS), at the conclusion of this project, there was a Photography Exhibition, held on November 8th, as part of the Blitz Capitol Hill Arts Walk in Seattle. A partial portfolio is also available online.
See a portfolio of images here...
Background:
Homeless youth and young adults adopt puppies and kittens to supply surrogate love and a sense of family that is often absent on the street. Peace for the Streets by Kids from the Streets (PSKS) provides support and services to Seattle area homeless youth and young adults. “Our committed efforts are targeted at providing stepping stones to transition youths from the streets to self-sufficiency and productive roles in community."
Special Thanks:
Thanks you to all our participating photographersand our exhibit donors:
Lisa Ahlberg, Susannah Anderson, Jennifer Armentrout, Sara Bennett, Karen Cleveland, Treena Colby, Lindsay Conquest, Kelsey Duggar, Joline El-Hai, Karyn Jannsen, Jason Malone, Joyce Messier, Rita Morgan, Annie Marie Musselman, Mary Schile,Tony Tate, Ruth Ann Walega in memory of Chester Heuburger, Wayne Walega, Kris Weber, Claire Wilkinson
Thanks for all your hard work, guidance and in-kind donations:
CityArts, Lindsay Conquest, Teri Ensley of Furry Faces Foundation, Eileen de Guzman, Hands to Paws Animal Massage, Ish Ishmeal, Operation Sack Lunch, Elaine Simons, Seattle Animal Shelter (Kara Main-Hester, Ph.D.), Claire Wilkinson
"Grapes for Animals' Sake Private Reserve" Party at Northwest Cellars Winery
June 16th, 2012
Northwest Cellars Winery
Northwest Cellars Winery joined with Corks & Canvases to introduce Art for Animals' Sake "Grapes for Animals' Sake Private Reserve" available through Northwest Cellars Winery.
On Saturday, June 16th, supporters of both AFAS and Old Dog Haven enjoyed an afternoon of wine tasting and painting. Participants came away with a beautiful painting and the satisfaction of knowing that they’ve contributed to a worthy cause.
'GiveBIG' and 'Reclamation' Art Exhibit both a Big Success!
Thanks to everyone who donated during GiveBIG Campaign. Your donation will be partially matched by Seattle Foundation Sponsors, making a larger impact, improving the lives of animals through our Education Programs.
Reclamation featured artists re-imagining and giving new life to paintings and objects which have been discarded.
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