Dogs Have Their Day at Featherstone Art Exhibit
Beginning of a beautiful French bulldog puppy friendship between Betty Boop and Myla, owned by Lanny McDowell and Eve Fitzpatrick, respectively.
Beginning of a beautiful French bulldog puppy friendship between Betty Boop and Myla, owned by Lanny McDowell and Eve Fitzpatrick, respectively.
Liz Baldwin and her three-month-old Border collie, Chase, attend the dog-friendly opening reception for Dog Wild.
Liz Baldwin and her three-month-old Border collie, Chase, attend the dog-friendly opening reception for Dog Wild.
Artist Wendy Weldon poses in front of her artwork with her partner, artist James Langlois, and their rescue dogs Lillie Belle and Bennie.
Artist Wendy Weldon poses in front of her artwork with her partner, artist James Langlois, and their rescue dogs Lillie Belle and Bennie.
Shiloh German shepard Raga brought her owner, Beth Dickinson.
Shiloh German shepard Raga brought her owner, Beth Dickinson.
Lisa Hayes's golden retriever Nellie waits for a treat from Sophia Cummings, age six.
Lisa Hayes's golden retriever Nellie waits for a treat from Sophia Cummings, age six.
Art show coincides with Chinese New Year and beginning of the Year of the Dog.
Art show coincides with Chinese New Year and beginning of the Year of the Dog.
Zach and Belinda Ritchie with pit bull Sprinklee.
Zach and Belinda Ritchie with pit bull Sprinklee.
The crew from the Animal Shelter of Martha's Vineyard: shelter manager Lisa Hayes, assistant manaager Gordon Healy, and Nellie the golden retriever.
The crew from the Animal Shelter of Martha's Vineyard: shelter manager Lisa Hayes, assistant manaager Gordon Healy, and Nellie the golden retriever.
Eve Fitzpatrick introduces French bulldog Myla to a friendly Gordon setter.
Eve Fitzpatrick introduces French bulldog Myla to a friendly Gordon setter.
Art featured photos of Island pets submitted by their owners.
Art featured photos of Island pets submitted by their owners.
Vincent Paladino and his pup Rocky, who was adopted through Angels Helping Animals Worldwide Martha's Vineyard
Vincent Paladino and his pup Rocky, who was adopted through Angels Helping Animals Worldwide Martha's Vineyard
Jasper and Minnie by Billie Jean Sullivan.
Jasper and Minnie by Billie Jean Sullivan.
Leah Fraumeni and her pup Bauer pose with Posie Haeger and Belinda Ritchie.
Leah Fraumeni and her pup Bauer pose with Posie Haeger and Belinda Ritchie.
Simone DeSorcy and Robert Knight.
Simone DeSorcy and Robert Knight.
Painting of Rouge by Ruth Major.
Painting of Rouge by Ruth Major.
Bauer wants to check out the calendar, too.
Bauer wants to check out the calendar, too.
Lynn Shepardson of Angels Helping Animals Worldwide and Kristen Schaffner pose with Baby, a Cane Corso rescued from St. Croix. Baby will be up for adoption soon.
Lynn Shepardson of Angels Helping Animals Worldwide and Kristen Schaffner pose with Baby, a Cane Corso rescued from St. Croix. Baby will be up for adoption soon.
Featherstone development director Posie Haeger brought her Australian shepard, Hoagie.
Featherstone development director Posie Haeger brought her Australian shepard, Hoagie.
Samantha Seidel-Aldrich-Moodie and her pup, Whiskey.
Samantha Seidel-Aldrich-Moodie and her pup, Whiskey.
Painting by Cheryl DeWitt of an Angels Helping Animals rescue.
Painting by Cheryl DeWitt of an Angels Helping Animals rescue.
Shiloh German shepard Raga and Australian terrier Sunshine.
Shiloh German shepard Raga and Australian terrier Sunshine.
Cane Corso Baby finds a good spot.
Cane Corso Baby finds a good spot.
David Behnke, Paul Doherty, their Gordon setters, plus Gordon Healy.
David Behnke, Paul Doherty, their Gordon setters, plus Gordon Healy.
Bauer finds the camera more interesting than artwork.
Bauer finds the camera more interesting than artwork.
Show continues through March 4.
Show continues through March 4.
An enthusiastic crowd was on hand Sunday for the opening reception of Dog Wild, the first art show of the year at the new art barn at Featherstone Center for the Arts. Guests ranged from a German shepard named Raga to a four-month-old French bulldog named Betty Boop to Rocky, a sweet three-legged dog rescued through Angels Helping Animals Worldwide Martha's Vineyard. Their owners and other humans were on hand, too, to admire paintings, photos, and sculptures of Island pets and other dogs. Animal Shelter staff attended the celebration, as well as the crew from Angels Helping Animals, who brought along a special guest: Baby, a Cane Corso rescued from St. Croix after Hurricane Maria. Baby will soon be up for adoption.
The show coincided with the Chinese New Year: 2018 is the Year of the Dog. Dog Wild will be on display at the Featherstone Art Barn through March 4.