Art Gallery Event Aids Humane Society

A Hilo art gallery benefit could enrich your life through art — or a new pet.

The 3rd annual “Art Helps” sale to benefit the Hawaii Island Humane Society will be held on Saturday, Nov. 30 at the High Fire Hawaii Gallery & Studio, which is donating a portion of its proceeds from every sale to the HIHS.

A ceramic dog created by an elementary school student at High Fire Hawaii Gallery & Studio. Courtesy photo.

All Gallery items including studio ceramics, jewelry, framed original artwork and prints by local artists will result in up to 50% of the proceeds going to help the Humane Society, said Gallery owner Shannon Hickey.

In addition, pets from the Hawaii Island Humane Society — spayed/neutered and ready to take home — will be available for on-site adoption from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Hickey said four pets were adopted at last year’s event which raised more than $1,000.

Hickey, who owns three dogs and three cats, said all of the gallery’s 30 artists are participating. “We all love animals,” she said.

“I’ve always been a big supporter of the Humane Society.”

The Gallery, open 9-5 p.m., is located at 114 Kamehameha Ave. Call 935-8380, or visit www.highfirehawaii.com for information.