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Blessing of the Animals Exhibit

Opening Reception 9/23/05, 7-9pm

Philadelphia Open Studios Tour 10/8-9, 12-6pm

Allens Lane Art Center

Allens Lane & McCallum St. in Mt. Airy

Press Contact: Lisa Levinson

215-620-2130, [email protected]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

September , 2005

Blessing of the Animals Multimedia Art Exhibit

Opens at Allens Lane Art Center

Art Exhibit Honors Nonhuman Animals with Proceeds to Benefit Katrina Animal Victims

This exhibit showcases work portraying human interactions with other animals at both extremes, from exploitation to exaltation. As humans, we treat some animals with the honor and respect of family members while others are treated as slaves to the entertainment and food industries. View artists’ individual interpretations of how we interface with other animals, each image with a profound message. Images include companion animals, wild animals and domestic farm animals portrayed in provocative juxtaposition to reveal ironies in our culture while celebrating our innate connection to other animals.

RELATED EVENT: Blessing of the Animals Ceremony

Festival on October 15, 1-4pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Restoration

Stenton Ave. & Gorgas Lane

This is a family event that includes the family pet. Bring Spot to speak to an animal communicator, eat homemade dog treats and receive a communal blessing. Expect some fun for Spot’s human companions too…including vegan food, cruelty-free crafts, puppet shows, music performances and a community drum circle! This event is a celebration honoring our relationship to animals as sentient beings. All humans and friendly pets are welcome! See website below for details.

Public Eye: Artists for Animals is a Philadelphia-area group that produces public events featuring the arts to shed light on hidden or ignored injustices and to promote a cruelty-free lifestyle. Public Eye formed in January of 2005 to educate people about animal cruelty issues, cultivate compassion through the arts, encourage informed consumer choices and produce collaborative public events. Public Eye is a project of Mobilization for Animals-PA Inc., a 501C3 nonprofit organization.

Weblinks: www.PublicEyePhilly.org, www.MobilizationForAnimals.org - ANIMAL RIGHTS