Buying art from A4FH artists is a great way to collect some wonderful art while helping cats & kittens at the same time. The participating artists regularly sell their art on eBay and produce unique and collectible work. Many of us are also members of Art for Critters, another group of artists who donate a portion of their art sales to animal charities on an ongoing basis.
I decided to start this auction project to benefit FieldHaven when I learned of their need to raise $150,000 to replace their current cat trailer. I've been a supporter of FieldHaven (which is only a few miles from my home) from the beginning - I met Joy, the director, about 6 years ago when I was doing some pet sitting for her. At that time, FieldHaven was but a gleam in her eye!
I invited my fellow eBay artists to help out and was thrilled to have so many jump on board. We're even an international group, as one of our artists resides in Engand! Every little bit helps - buys some kibble here, some kitty litter there - but my hope is that by banding together and promoting this project as a group, we'll raise more than a "little bit".
And now about the art - you'll find a variety of terrific work to benefit FieldHaven - photographs, reproduction prints and of course originals! One type of art you'll see is an ACEO. "ACEO" stands for Art Cards, Originals & Editions. They're collectible and very popular on eBay (where they originated) and other art sales sites. Artists create these little gems in a variety of media, the only rule is that they be 2.5" x 3.5".
A4FH artists are committing 10 - 100% from the proceeds of every item sold to FieldHaven. So, please bid high and bid often - help the felines at FieldHaven!!
-Ann Ranlett (aka PaintDog)
Saturday, August 23, 2008
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