Hovey House Hosts Cape Ann Animal Aid Fund-Raiser

Some years back Betty Lou Schlemm, A.W.S., D.F. had a brilliant idea. Her idea was that people who were talented and knew they had a gift should share their gifts by donating a few hours as they could to support causes of merit. Out of this concept grew a long series of workshops and painting events designed to bring artists together to paint, teach, learn, critique, and have a wonderful time as they raised money for the cause of their choice.

This week BL is giving a TOT workshop to support Cape Ann Animal Aid and yesterday Hovey House hosted the artists for a day. The painters in BL's workshop were stunned by the beauty of the garden and by the breathtaking view from Hovey House's front yard. What follows are a few photographs taken yesterday during the workshop.

Below BL offers painting tips to one of the artists while Jane, the owner of Hovey House, and her dog Earthquake watch. Earthquake was a racing greyhound who was badly abused when Jane rescued him. Under her care he has become the sweetest dog who is absolutely devoted to Jane. She takes him for runs on Good Harbor Beach and says when he really lets go and runs the beach it is a beautiful thing to behold but mostly he prefers to stay close to Jane.
You can see how absolutely gorgeous the clouds were yesterday. That is Ten Pound Island on the left in the photo and along the horizon in the back is Eastern Point Lighthouse and the breakwater.

Jane also has a rescued kitty named Kiki who was unavailable to be photographed (cats!). BL also has a darling little dog from the shelter named Tippi. Tippi was visiting a friend yesterday.

If you are interested in more information on how to run a Tithing Our Talents event for your organization, please see the web site at: Tithing Our Talents.

You can see information about past TOT events at the North Shore Arts Association at: NSAA TOT 2005 and NSAA TOT 2004.

More photos of the painters at work will be added to the Hovey House web site in the near future.