Bongo is helping the Berkeley East Bay Humane Society host its annual art auction charity event, Purr-Casso! (For all its punniness, you’d be surprised to learn I didn’t name the event. I do think, however, that they should add an exclamation point to the end of the name. With jazz fingers. Seems fitting.) If you have skills in visual art, you should draw, paint, etch, photograph, or something a cat or dog creation and submit it for the shelter.

This event consists of a silent art auction (yes!) in addition to a normal craft fair.

We are looking for artists to donate their crafts or fine art for the 2008 Purr-casso Art and Craft Gala. All art must include cat or a dog somewhere in the piece. Crafts that are wearable items for dogs or cats are OK too.

Your donation will be formally acknowledged by the BEBHS. In addition, you will be recognized through our website and bi-annual magazine distributed to over 12,000 Bay Area households . We hope that you are able to support this exciting event. Thank you for your consideration of this request. If you have any questions, please contact Jane Stutfield, stutfield@yahoo.com, or Julia Clayton, claytonja@sbcglobal.net. Or call Cindy Shelby at 510-845-7735 ext. 13.

DEADLINE FOR ARTWORK: October 25, 2008.