Judy Sigunick, African Wild Dog, monotype

A wonderful exhibit took place this November at the Spencertown Academy Arts Center in Spencertown, NY. The exhibit was a fundraiser for Art for Animals and included works by professional artists and students from the Taconic Hills Middle School.

Spencertown Academy Arts Center Gallery with Children's Drawings

With all due respect for the adults, the centerpiece for me was the work that the students did in a series of live drawing classes entitled “When the Model Barks” under the tutelage of their teacher, Elizabeth St. Leger. R&F donated Pigment Sticks for the event and you can see for yourself why we are so proud of the use the kids put our paint to.

Kathy Burchfield, Pet Portrait

The “other” artists included Richard Serra, Kiki Smith, William Wegman, Michelle Stuart, Judy Sigunick, Jan Harrison, Amy Sillman, and Ida Applebroog.

Richard Serra, Giotto, oil stick on paper, Gagosian Gallery

Art for Animals is an organization dedicated to rescued animals. Over the last 10 years it has paid medical expenses on companion animals who have come into shelters or rescue networks, often saving them from being euthanized. It has also paid the vet bills for individuals on subsidized incomes.

Wilbur the Hound Dog

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