May
1st, 2012
Contact: Heather Norris
http://www.facebook.com/AdoptableArt
Local Art Helps
Forgotten Felines Find a New Home
LONG BEACH – Cat-loving creative types are coming together
under a new program called Adoptable Art, where artists are donating their time
and talent to care for homeless cats in local shelters.
It’s
a win-win for both felines and fellow artists alike, says Adoptable Art founder
Heather Norris. The Seal Beach Animal Shelter volunteer says while cats are
getting some much-needed love and companionship the artists are creating a
painting, photograph or sketch to donate to the shelter. The framed work is
then hung on the wall until its furry subject is adopted – at which time both
the cat and the piece of art are given a new home.
Seeing
how lonely these once-beloved pets were after being left behind – some due to
the rash of recent housing foreclosures – is what prompted Norris to create
Adoptable Art.
“As
a shelter volunteer I met many cats that had been in happy homes only to be
banished to the shelter when people lost their homes,” she said. “These cats
were so eager to have anyone pet or play with them.”
And
who better than an artist in need of a great subject, says Norris, who is not
only the proud adoptive parent of Sophie the cat but also a graduate of
California State Long Beach’s art program. “A cat can make a wonderful subject.
Each one has a unique attitude and look to capture.”
Norris’ initial goal is to get more
than 50 artists involved and as many animal shelters throughout Orange and L.A.
counties. Ultimately she would like to see the Adoptable Art program adopted by
shelters on a national as well as global scale.
If you are interested in learning
more about Adoptable Art and want to get involved, please contact Heather
Norris via http://www.facebook.com/AdoptableArt.
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