Honorary Chairmen: Mr. and Mrs. John Ruthven Spring Spectacle-Hooded Warbler Darin Miller   Shore Patrol Lyn St.Clair August 26 through October 29 at the Greenacres Arts Center
	Art and the Animal is a prestigious, one-of-a-kind, traveling exhibition featuring museum-quality works by artists who are members of the esteemed Society of Animal Artists. Members of the SAA perennially produce the finest and most sought after animal art in the world and are the standard by which all others are measured. The 2009-2010 national tour features more than 60 paintings and sculptures by renowned animal artists from around the world.
	The Society of Animal Artists Life on the Rocks Edward Aldrich   The Society of Animal Artists is a global organization headquartered in New York City’s famed Salmagundi Art Club. SAA members come from Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America.  Founded in 1960, the mission of the SAA is to promote excellence in the portrayal of animals in art. Art and the Animal is the flagship of The Society of Animal Artists and is a juried competition open only to members of the SAA. Membership to the SAA is limited and exclusive and includes such renowned artists as Edward Aldrich, Robert Bateman and our very own John Ruthven. This year, the 49th Annual Art and the Animal exhibit will visit just six select locations. Greenacres Arts Center will be the final stop on the 2009-2010 tour. This exciting opportunity to see original work by some of the world’s most accomplished wildlife artists, would not have been possible without the support of our Honorary Chairmen, John and Judy Ruthven.
	John and Judy Ruthven John Ruthven, known as the “20th Century Audubon” has been a member of the Society of Animal Artists for many years. As an internationally acknowledged master of wildlife art, John wanted Cincinnatians to have the opportunity to enjoy animal art at its finest. As an avid outdoorsman, John feels that animal and art lovers of all ages will delight in the exquisite paintings and sculptures represented in Art and the Animal. Judy, an accomplished historian and restorer, feels that the Greenacres Arts Center is the quintessential location for a show of this magnitude. The Arts Center is located in a beautifully restored English Norman style manor house surrounded by acres of farmland and lush woods. “We are thrilled to be part of this event. It’s a perfect match with the showcase of Greenacres and a special group of the finest wildlife artists sharing this venue here in beautiful Cincinnati,” say the Ruthvens.   Ornate Hawk Eagle John Ruthven
	Greenacres Arts Center The Arts Center provides programming that engages children in music, visual arts, drama and dance. Area schools bring students to the Arts Center for an integrated arts experience. Art and the Animal will be the focus of the Arts Center curriculum during the exhibition’s tenure. With the majority of students arriving from disadvantaged circumstances, the opportunity to learn, appreciate and enjoy the arts is an invaluable experience for them. The exclusive pieces of art traveling in the national tour are available for purchase. Proceeds from Art and the Animal will be directed to a restricted fund providing students transportation to and from Greenacres. Without this funding, underprivileged children would lose exposure to the fine arts and the chance to experience the pastoral setting of Greenacres. Public viewing hours for Art and the Animal will be restricted because of the Arts Center school-based programming on weekdays; therefore,  many special events are being planned. Please see the event calendar for details and dates and join us at  our exciting and unique occasions.
	For further information please contact Shelley Goering or Beth Carroll at artandtheanimal@green-acres.org or by phone, 513-371-5476. www.green-acres.org/artandtheanimal Old Mates-African Cape Buffalo Dino Paravano

The ART AND THE ANIMAL Tour is produced for the Society of Animal Artists by David J. Wagner, L.L.C., David J. Wagner, Ph.D. Curator/Tour Director, (414) 221-6878, davidjwagnerllc@yahoo.com, societyofanimalartists.com/tour_director.html, american-wildlife-art.com.

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