PAINT FOR PAWS

Paint for Paws: Painting with Purpose for Local Animal Rescues

At Aries Art SF, we believe art is even more meaningful when it brings people together for a cause. That is exactly why we created Paint for Paws, our rescue-focused paint-and-sip fundraiser series that combines creativity, community, and a whole lot of love for animals.

Paint for Paws events are designed to support local animal rescues and shelters through fun, beginner-friendly painting classes. Guests get to enjoy a relaxed paint-and-sip experience while knowing that a 20% of their ticket is going directly back to animals in need. Whether we are painting pet portraits, animal-themed artwork, or hosting a special rescue-centered class, the goal is always the same: create something beautiful while giving back.

One of our most loved Paint for Paws events is Paint Your Pet. For these classes, guests submit a photo of their pet ahead of time, and each pet is hand-sketched onto canvas before the event. During class, our artist guides everyone step-by-step through painting their own pet portrait. It is personal, creative, and honestly one of the sweetest ways to celebrate the animals who mean so much to us.

We have been lucky enough to work with some amazing rescue organizations, including Tiny Paws Pug Rescue, NorCal Sled Dog Rescue, Santa Cruz Animal Shelter, and we plan to add more to the list. Each partnership means so much to us because these organizations are doing the real work every day to help animals find safety, care, and loving homes. Through Paint for Paws, we get to help bring more attention to their missions while raising funds in a fun and community-centered way.

We have also hosted these events at some of our favorite local venues throughout the Bay Area and beyond, including Barebottle Brewing in San Francisco, Two Pitchers Brewing in Oakland, Laughing Monk Brewing in Scotts Valley, Humble Sea Brewing (Pacifica and Alameda) and Out of the Barrel Taprooms, just to name a few. These venues help make the events feel welcoming, social, and easy for guests to enjoy a night out while supporting a good cause.

Our goal is to host a Paint for Paws fundraiser once a month, partnering with different rescues, shelters, and pet-focused organizations throughout the area. Each event gives us another opportunity to bring animal lovers together, raise money for a meaningful cause, and create a space where people can connect over art and pets.

For guests who cannot make it to an event but still want to support the cause, we also have Paint for Paws and Paint Your Pet shirts available for purchase. Select shirts help raise additional donations for our rescue partners, so you can still give back even if you are not able to attend in person.

Paint for Paws is more than just a painting class. It is a way to celebrate the pets we love, support the animals still waiting for their homes, and bring our community together through creativity.

We hope you will join us at an upcoming Paint for Paws event, wear your support proudly, and help us keep painting for a purpose.