TRANSFORMING COMMUNITY WITH CREATIVITY
Dog Days of Summer
Dog Days of Summer is a public art installation showcasing one-of-a-kind designs by artists on life-sized fiberglass dog sculptures. The mission of the Dog Days of Summer project is to bring the arts and community together to make a difference for animals in need. The dogs and cat sculptures are on display from June-September in historic Boonton, NJ. They can be adopted with a donation at www.Boontonarts.org throughout the summer to benefit NorthStar Pet Rescue, future Boonton Arts projects, and the contributing artists.
Sponsor & Adopt
Boonton Arts invites you to become a part of an exciting and unique art project! Dog Days of Summer is a public art installation showcasing one of a kind designs by artists on life-sized fiberglass dog sculptures. The mission of the Dog Days of Summer project is to bring the arts and community together to make a difference for animals in need. The dogs will be on display from June-September in historic Boonton, NJ. The dog sculptures can be adopted with a donation at www.Boontonarts.org throughout the summer to benefit NorthStar Pet Rescue, future Boonton Arts projects, and the contributing artists.
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By sponsoring and lending your name to this project you will help raise the funds needed to put Dog Days of Summer into motion. You can make a difference with your support and in return gain wide recognition for your generosity, commitment to our community, and the welfare of animals.
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If you choose the sponsorship option you are only sponsoring this dog/cat, not adopting it. If you would like to adopt the dog/cat once it has been created and the exhibit is over, please choose the (sponsor and adopt option). The sponsorship will help pay for the dog/cat and help with the operating expenses of the event. You or your business' donation will be acknowledged on a plaque to be displayed with the dog/cat throughout the summer as well as on social media, printed materials and at the closing reception and art auction.
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Sponsorship and adoption donations do not include shipping costs. Sculptures must be picked up in Boonton at the conclusion of the exhibit. If shipping is required please contact Boonton Arts at info@boontonarts.org.
Mission
Boonton Arts is a non profit organization dedicated to inspiring the cultural, social and economic development of Boonton and surrounding areas through the power of art. To coordinate, support, and promote the arts at the local level. Working with artists, students, and community members to facilitate art projects to enrich our community and beautify public spaces.
Mural Initiative
Boonton Arts began it's mural initiative in Boonton with it's 2015 Dog Days of Summer mural located at Church and Main in Boonton. This Veterans Day, Boonton Arts will unveil a patriotic mural located on the side of Boonton's VFW Post 242. Boonton Arts plans to continue working with property owners and businesses to create murals intended to beatify the town while respecting it's unique history and architecture. We feel this will create exciting new attractions for visitors and residents in Boonton.
If you are interested in sponsoring a mural, donating materials/equipment or are a property owner who would like Boonton Arts to beautify your wall, please contact info@boontonarts.org.
