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Paint a Pet Contest!
December 25, 2021
This is an art contest for kids and teens, ages 8-14, who would like to help us raise awareness and funds for homeless animals. Paint your own pet or a shelter pet and submit, between December 25, 2021 and December 31, 2021:
– a picture of your artwork in .jpg format
– an actual photo of the pet
– one or two sentences totaling no more than 25 words explaining why you love the pet you have painted, or why you chose the particular shelter pet for your artwork, and…
– your first name and age for posting with the artwork.
We will also accept pictures of other forms of visual arts, ie., pencil drawings, pastels, sculptures, etc. You need not visit the shelter pet in person; you can also pick a pet on Petfinder or Adopt-a-Pet web sites for example. If you pick a pet that is not your own, make sure you save or print a copy of the pet’s photo before it is taken down!
Entries will be posted on a dedicated Face Book page (the Arf Gallery), and the twelve entries receiving the most Likes will be assembled into a photo calendar for the year 2023 that will be available for the public to purchase online next year (proceeds to benefit animal welfare). The grand winner, to be chosen from the top twelve winners, receives a free week at Whoof Kids Camp during the 2022 summer season, for any week of their choice (a $350-$445 value). See whoofkidscamp.com. The entry fee for the contest is $5 (plus Eventbrite fees and tax), and you may enter as many times as you wish. Entry fees will be donated to Friends of Whoof, a nonprofit 501c3 that is raising funds to build a nonprofit dog park in Davidsonville, MD.
Note that Whoof on the Wharf will be hosting a paint your pet camp on at least one day between Christmas and New Years for kids who might need some inspiration. Stay tuned for more details!