Phew!... it has been a busy few weeks, but our grant application forms are finally in and we managed to get our brochures printed and hold a stall at Hanwell carnival yesterday. It was wet, but a lot of fun and we had a fair amount of interest from potential artists and volunteers. We also recently appointed trustees and now have 2 co-chairs (Lynda and Sukhi), 2 co-treasurers (Matt and Berge) and 2 co-secretaries (Sarah and Hope).
Here are some recent pieces by BLP artists:
Wallaby by Keith
Design for a plant pot by Sukhi
Mara by Keith
Guinea Pig by Lynda
Woman in blue by trees by Hope
2 weeks ago we held our first meeting since we elected the new trustees. We discussed new ways to make money, commissions we are currently working on and future plans.
We have been working on Christmas card designs and a sign for the new Kune Kune pig enclosure and are about to begin work on an entrance sign for the animal centre.
Berge, John, Keith and Sarah staffing the stall
Berge getting carried away selling bags!
Hope's picture of butterflies by the sea has been made into a badge
Sarah put together a collage of butterflies created by lots of different artists.
This picture is being used as a backdrop in the butterfly house. The background image was painted by me (Matt) and the butterflies were painted by various artists.
