The Clatsop Community College painting class will be featuring artwork in a show entitled “It’s Raining Cats and Dogs!” during the month of March at Old Town Framing, 1287 Commercial Street in Astoria, OR. A reception will be held on the March 9th Second Saturday Artwalk from 5 to 8 p.m. This exhibit features portraits of shelter dogs and cats, which the students created in order to help raise awareness about animals in need in our community and to help promote adoption. Proceeds of the sale of the artwork will be donated to Clatsop Animal Assistance. Please come and help support our furry friends!
A number of the participating students made the following statements about their experience working on this project:
“Animals bring out the softer, more gentle side of me. Their unconditional love is beyond price. I love that they only live in the present moment, not worrying about the past or future. They are the perfect friend. I enjoyed painting Brandy because she seemed so joyful and happy. ‘Good Dog, Brandy.’” ~Dick Magathan
“I’m a volunteer dog walker at the shelter. There is nothing more satisfying to me than the peaceful cadence of a dog walking in front of me. It’s my Zen thing! When painting dogs and cats, I try to capture their personalities and painting takes me back to my Zen state again.” ~Teri Keippela
“I enjoyed trying to capture the emotions of Peppa and Truffle. They were so cute and little and trying to make everyone see that was a fun experience.” ~Lydia Lawson
“Painting an animal was something I had been wanting to try for a while, but was always nervous to. I’m so glad I went out of my comfort zone, as painting Betty and attempting to capture her playful personality was such a rewarding experience.” ~Makayla Olson
“My wife and I recently lost a gray striped Bengal who was a rescue cat we adopted 18 years ago. Painting this brought back memories of a cat that was like a family member.” ~Harry Comins
I have always been an animal lover, so painting Doug was a pleasure. I love animals with character, which I felt I could see in Doug’s eyes, and I hope I was able to capture this in my painting.” ~Vanessa Neuenfeldt
“We have always had cats and dogs in our home, so when given the opportunity to paint a shelter animal, I was on board. I chose Foxglove because she seemed to be asking for someone to love her. I even went to the shelter to view her colors, but she had already convinced someone to take her home. She may have come home with me if she had still been there. This project can provide money needed for food and healthcare at the shelter.” ~Nancy Walsh
“I felt so special to be included in such a lovely project. Knowing that we were all able to grow not only as a class, but also as individuals with our painting techniques and also help such sweet creatures was a lovely opportunity! I hope that by supporting these animals with paintings, it will show the world how powerful art can be.” ~Willow Sites
Non-Discrimination Declaration
It is the policy of Clatsop Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, sex, gender, marital status, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or disability in any educational programs, activities, or employment. Questions or complaints should be directed to Leslie Hall, Affirmative Action/Gender Equity (Title IX) Officer, Towler Hall, Suite 110, lhall@clatsopcc.edu(link sends e-mail) 503-338-2450; TDD 503-338-2468. The Title II/Section 504 Coordinator, Shelly Alford, is located in Towler Hall, Suite 312C, salford@clatsopcc.edu(link sends e-mail) 503-338-2474.
Accommodations
Persons having questions about or a request for special needs and accommodation should contact JoAnn Zahn, Vice President of Finance and Operations, at Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Avenue, Astoria, Oregon 97103, Library Suite 110, jzahn@clatsopcc.edu(link sends e-mail) Phone (503) 338-2421 or TDD (503) 338-2468. Please send special needs and accommodations requests here. Contact should be made at least two business days in advance of the event.
Declaración de no-discriminación
Es la política de Clatsop Community College que no habrá ningún tipo de discriminación o acoso por razón de raza, color, sexo, género, estado civil, religión, origen nacional, edad, orientación sexual, identidad de género o expresióno discapacidad en los programas educativos, actividades o en la contratación. Preguntas o quejas deben ser dirigidas al Leslie Hall, Oficial de Acción Afirmativa / Título IX localizado en Towler Hall número 110, lhall@clatsopcc.edu(link sends e-mail) número de teléfono 503-338-2450, TDD (discapacidad auditiva) 503-338-2468. El Coordinador de la Titulo II/Sección 504, Shelly Alford, se encuentra en Towler Hall, numero 312C, salford@clatsopcc.edu(link sends e-mail) número de teléfono 503-338-2474. Para ADA y otras peticiones de servicios llame al 503-338-2474 o para TDD (discapacidad auditiva) 503-338-2468.
Ayuda a personas discapacitadas
En cuanto a las personas discapacitadas, se les pide que se comuniquen con JoAnn Zahn, la Vice Presidente de Finanzas y Operaciones en Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Avenue, Astoria, Oregon 97103, Library Suite 110, jzahn@clatsopcc.edu(link sends e-mail) número teléfonico (503) 338-2421 o a TDD (503) 338-2468. Haga el favor de notificar a la oficina para que se le pueda proporcionar apoyo. La comunicación debe tomar lugar por lo menos dos días de trabajo antes del evento por el cual se requiera tal ayuda. Para más información, vea la página Web de Clatsop Community College bajo Información en Español.
