Artown's Art Paws is A Bone-A Fide Good Time for Dog Owners

          12th Annual Art Paws

Sun. July 15

10am--5pm

McKinley Arts & Cultural Center, Reno

FREE ADMISSION!

Free to be me!

Art Paws celebrates canine independence at Artown

RENO, NV – 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 have come together to celebrate
canine independence days at Art Paws, presentedby PetFolio Magazine. Let
them experience the wind behind their fur. Savor the joy of
gourmet everything in the company of friends. Imprint their immortal soul
on canvas. Gaze into a crystal ball with the aid of a psychic. Fetch
doggyloot.  Think, therefore be. Dog. And
proud of it.

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 US Wolf Refuge, Feline Rescue of Northern
Nevada, and Boxers & Buddies received more than $6,000.  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.

Art Paws during the month of July is part of the 17th annual Artown festival, July 2012. The month-long 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 Grand Sierra Resort, U.S. Bank, NV Energy, JLH Inc., Waste Management, Basin Street Properties, 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.

For more information about PetFolio Magazine, visit www.petfoliomagazine.com.

Or contact:

                         Landess Witmer, Publisher, 775.560.4242, landess@petfoliomagazine.com 

                         Michelle McHardy, Art Paws Coordinator, 775.722.9914, michelle@petfoliomagazine.com