It's Puppy Love at Artown's 15th Annual Art Paws

THE DOG EVENT THAT MAKES PEOPLE BEG!

Artown's 15th Annual Art Paws is doggedly working to raise money for the animals in our community.  Our two Underdog Grants online as well as our People's Choice Award at Art Paws fetch awareness and support for local animal-aid organizations.  

We are the infamous "bloodhounds of raising money for the animals!" admits executive director of Art Paws, Landess Witmer.  "Honestly, I will sit up and beg, if it means a donation or sponsorship for Art Paws."

And Art Paws is successful; more than 5,000 people and pets convene at this annual canine carnival of fun.  Dogs of every imaginable breed parade through the shaded park at McKinley Arts and Cultural Center at what is now known as Artown's "only bring your dog day."

Every dog has his day--and this is it!

So, you think it is a dog eat dog world?  Imagine the tasty vittles, pet psychic, cool water pet pools, and canine contests at Art Paws...  

Lots to do and lots to sniff is what your dog will say at Art Paws.

But if you are into "hair of the dog" rest assured we have "people-friendly" activities at Art Paws, too.  Our Bow Wow Beer Garden is promising to have more than fifteen sudsy brews to sample, in honor of our 15th Anniversary!  Food Trucks will also be at hand to feed you right.

Unleash your shopping spirit at the Top Dog Silent Auction, with the "I gotta have it now price" or the dog-eat-dog incremental bidding.  Items range from casino stay packages, restaurant outings, dog treats, jewelry, artwork, special event tickets, and much more!

Lastly, for you lucky dogs, we have hourly raffles that amaze!  And every ticket is entered in the grand prize drawing at the end of the day at Art Paws for a platinum diamond bracelet!

So dog-ear this date:  Sunday, July 12, 10am to 5pm, at McKinley Arts and Cultural Center Park, Riverside and Keystone Drives, Reno, for Artown's 15th Annual Art Paws.  We double dog dare you!

Your dog will thank you for it!

And, yes, old dogs learn new tricks at Art Paws Reno!

www.ArtPawsReno.com

775.560.4242

VOLUNTEERS, DONATIONS, & SPONSORSHIPS BEING ACCEPTED!

(dog out.)

Get to Know More about this year's Art Paws Celebrity Judges! Canine Contests for Everydog!

Art Paws Announces Celebrity Judges for the Canine Contests!

It is with great excitement that we add the following local popular media personalities who have enlisted their time and energy to support the animals in our community!  Thank you so much!


Canine Contests!   11:30am to 12:30pm
(Please arrive a little early to register your pet for the contests.)
Sunday, McKinley Arts & Cultural Center, at Keystone/Riverside Drives, Reno

*Parent-Owner/Pet Lookalike ~ Do you look like your dog or does your dog look like you? 

*Twins/Triplets/Quads, Oh my! ~ Identical dogs of two or more! 

*Best Super Hero Costume ~ Create a fictitious super hero or use a real one and dress your dog up! 

*Most Unique Trick ~ Does your dog do something amazing? Show us! 

*Biggest/Smallest Pet Head ~ A lot of brains in a big body and a lot of heart in a tiny frame: two winners side by side, bow wow!



2013 Judges!

Terri Farley:

Terri Farley is the best-selling author of the PHANTOM STALLION and WILD HORSE ISLAND series for middle grade readers.  

She is an advocate for the West’s wild horses and works with young people learning to make their voices heard.

The Phantom Stallion was recently admitted into evidence as fact-based fiction in support of the First Amendment.

Through her Authoring Change campaign, Terri supports a number of humane and literacy organizations.

http://phantomstallion.com/ 
http://terrifarley.com/

Jessica Levity

Jessica Levity is a professional emcee and local radio personality on Mix 100.9 and 100.1 The X.

You can also catch her live on stage with her very own, Reno's #1 comedy troupe, The Utility Players.

Jessica serves on the board directors of her brother's organization,Homer J's Senior Dog Sanctuary (seniordogsanctuary.org) and has a passion for rescuing senior dogs (especially ones with large heads).

http://www.homesliceproductions.com/jester-levity-radio-comedian/

www.seniordogsanctuary.org

Terri Russell

Terri is unique in that she is a native Nevadan from Reno who attended schools locally through high school ultimately graduating from Reno High School. She then attended Arizona State University where she received a degree in Broadcasting.

Returning to her roots, Terri began her broadcasting career as an associate director for KTVN in Reno. Given a chance to advance by then-news director Ed Pearce, Terri steadily rose through the ranks and became a producer, general assignment reporter, medical reporter and fill-in anchor.

In 1989, Terri moved to Las Vegas and produced and reported a medical segment, which aired seven days a week for KVBC. She then moved into a writing position at KPTV in Portland, Oregon in 1995 and a year later became an anchor/reporter at KTCI in Vancouver, Washington.

In 1997, Terri moved back to "home" to be closer to family and was hired as a medical reporter by KOLO News Channel 8. She is currently a general assignment reporter with KOLO, Monday through Friday at the 5:00/6:30/11:00 newscasts.

Terri has received numerous awards and accolades, including:  an Emmy award for a series of reports on organ transplantation called "The Silent Heroes"

She's been recognized several times with Emmy nominations, the most recent for her half hour program, " Extreme Makeover Mustang Edition" which examined a unique wild horse adoption program pairing trainers and four year old mustangs.

The 2009 Program also recieved an Associated Press Award as well as recognition from the Radio & Television News Directors Association.

She received an Edward R. Murrow Award in 2006 for an investigative series, "Are You Covered?"

She has been twice awarded Family Kaiser Foundation mini-fellowship in Health Vice President on the Board of Trustees for the San Francisco Chapter of the National Association of Television Arts and Sciences,

Terri won special commendation for her work with the academy at the Emmy Awards in 2005

When not working, Terri enjoys riding her two horses in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, cooking, traveling, and taking care of her two cats at home.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/KOLO-Terri-Russell/215525881834417

Thank you to last year's judges at Art Paws 2012!

Eye on Art Paws: Adlington Eye Center Sponsors Event

Artown's 12th Annual Art Paws is coming back to town with Artown's "Only Bring Your Dog Day!" It's the doggone best place to stroll along the Truckee River, sample savory suds and wines, and partake in canine contests, hourly raffles, the Bow Wow Silent Auction!

Adlington Eye Center is a first-time, proud sponsor!  Art Paws is the Artown festival for canine enthusiasts!

Adlington Eye Center will feature sunglasses adorned with dog paw jewels.  They will also be featuring the bright and colorful handmade animal paw fused glass jewelry by Dr. Cheryl Adlington herself!  

All proceeds from Artown's 12th Annual Art Paws  will raise money for our community's animal-related non-profit organizations.  Attend Art Paws, Sunday, Jult 15, 10am to 5pm and vote on-site for your favorite local animal-aid group to win all the proceeds!

Doctors Travis and Cheryl Adlington are optometrists serving Reno, Sparks, and Tahoe. Offering eye exams, unique designer eye wear, sunglasses, contact lenses and a team of professional staff to assist everyone.

500 W. Plumb Lane, Suite A
Reno, NV 89509
775-284-3937 (CU4-EYES)

We're on West Plumb Lane
between Plumas & Arlington in
Plumgate Shopping Center.
Serving Northern Nevada, Lake
Tahoe & Truckee.

http://www.adlingtoneyecenter.com/

Art Paws is Artown's Day of the Dog!

Art Paws celebrates canine independence at Artown event

by Landess Witmer, PetFolio Publisher

Courtesy Illustration/Turi Everett

Read more:Sparks Tribune - Art Paws celebrates canine independence at Artown event

RENO — As the nation celebrates its independence in the month of July, Art Paws asks not what animals can do for their country, but what their community can do for them.

More than 100 local vendors will congregate in celebrating canine independence days at the 12th annual Art Paws from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 15 at the McKinley Arts and Cultural Center.

Art Paws is the only canine-friendly event at the Artown festival. The event features products and services designed to uplift the canine mind, body and soul — and help animals in need. Voting at Art Paws will determine which three local animal-aid agencies will garner all the proceeds from the event. In 2011, the U.S. Wolf Refuge, Feline Rescue of Northern Nevada and Boxers & Buddies received more than $6,000. The event is being presented by PetFolio Magazine and all proceeds from the event will benefit local non-profit pet organizations. A special feature this year will be a free “Tribute to Animals” by the Nevada Opera, as well as wine and beer tastings and an evening concert by Rhythm Tailors Hillbilly Band. Admission to this event is free.

Attendees can enjoy canine art provided by artists and artisans, a silent auction of pet items, a raffle with prizes from pet product vendors and dogs will be encouraged to try their hand at paw painting. There also will be a chance for dogs to show off their unique talents and skills in the Canine Contests, some of which include cutest dog, best costume and best trick.

Art Paws is part of the 17th annual Artown festival, which takes place over the entire month of July. The summer arts festival features more than 400 events produced by more than 100 cultural organizations and businesses in locations citywide. Artown receives major funding from the city of Reno, and is sponsored by the Grand Sierra Resort, U.S. Bank, NV Energy, JLH Inc., Waste Management, Basin Street Properties, the Reno Gazette-Journal, KOLO 8 News Now, KTHX-FM and KNPB with additional support from the Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

PetFolio Magazine was established in 1997 as a free, bi-monthly magazine designed to inform, educate and serve as a communication network for animal lovers across the Northern Nevada region. The magazine helps to raise funds and awareness for various animal rescue organizations in Nevada through its print publication and annual event, Art Paws. The McKinley Arts and Cultural Center is located at 925 Riverside Drive in Reno.

For more information about PetFolio Magazine, visit www.petfoliomagazine.com or contact Landess Witmer at 560-4242.

Read more:Sparks Tribune - Art Paws celebrates canine independence at Artown event