Fusion
Art will host an "Art for Animals" Juried Art Exhibition
Fundraiser for Charity to support local Coachella Valley animal
welfare organizations.
Palm
Springs, CA, USA -- Fusion
Art, a Palm Springs contemporary fine art gallery,
will host an "Art for Animals" Juried Art Exhibition
Fundraiser for Charity to support local Coachella Valley animal
welfare organizations.
The
gallery has partnered with the Palm Springs Animal Shelter, SNIP, The
Living Desert, Animal Samaritans, and the Humane Society of the
Desert to host a charity art exhibition during the month of December
2016. All five organizations are 501(3)(c) nonprofits that are
committed to the humane treatment of all animals and the preservation
of life through no-kill philosophies.
A
juried art competition was held July 21st through September 20th. For
the competition artists and photographers, worldwide, were encouraged
to share their artistic vision of animals, both domestic and wild.
Twenty
four winners were selected and will be featured in the exhibition,
which will be held in the gallery from December 7th through the 31st.
An additional twenty two finalists were also chosen to participate in
the exhibition. An artist and fundraising reception will be held the
evening of December 10th between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.
A
daytime event between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. will feature the SNIP bus
for visitors to tour and learn about the mobile clinic that provides
low cost spay and neuter services to Coachella Valley residents;
holiday pet photos by local Palm Springs' photographer Daniel James
Ryan; ambassador animals from the local shelters; and pet portrait
artist, Pamela LeGrand, will be on hand taking commissions, with a
portion of the proceeds being donated to the charities.
Sponsors
for the charity exhibition include Cougar Vineyard & Winery, Jack
Farley's Art Supplies, Howard's Custom Frame, Colliding Worlds Fine
Art Gallery, Artize Gallery, Trenz Gallery, The Bling Collection from
the House of Simone, Maxson Art Studio & Gallery, The Village
Corker, The Jewelry Bar on El Paseo, and Mercedes Benz of Palm
Springs.
Net
proceeds from the competition's entry fees, the gallery's proceeds
from the sale of any artwork in the exhibition and from the sale of a
charity calendar will be donated equally to the charities.
Located
at 2658 S. Cherokee Way, in Palm Springs' historic Backstreet Art
District, Fusion Art is one of an assortment of artist-owned
galleries and working studios that feature diverse collections of
original, contemporary art by locally, nationally &
internationally recognized artists. The Backstreet Art District is
located just off Hwy 111 (behind Mercedes Benz of Palm Springs and
The Estate Sale).
Founded
by Chris and Valerie Hoffman, the gallery was envisioned and formed
out of a passion for art and the artists who create it. Fusion Art
promotes and connects emerging and established artists with
collectors and art enthusiasts, while offering the opportunity to
participate in art experiences, art related education, engage in
dialogue with artists, and purchase fine works of art.
Many
of the award winning artist's will be present at the opening
reception Saturday, December 10th from 6-9 p.m. Gallery hours are
Wednesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and by appointment. For
additional information please contact Valerie Hoffman at
760-832-7568.
Media
Contact:
Valerie
Hoffman
Fusion
Art
2658
S. Cherokee Way
Palm
Springs, CA 92264
(Mailing
Address: PO Box 4236
Palm
Springs, CA 92263)
760-832-7568
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