‘Art for Animals’
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (06/22/26) – “Art for Animals,” the 16th annual benefit for the Animal Welfare Alliance (AWA), is streamlining the process this year to maximize fun. Our primary sponsor is Tad Long with Artfully Framed at their new location at 416 Vine Street in Downtown Poplar Bluff
● The opening reception will be July 10, 2026 beginning at 6 pm at the Margaret Harwell Art Museum and will feature the art for 2 weeks if you wish to see it in person. The closing or “Tail End” party for final bidding in the silent auction will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, July 24, at the Margaret Harwell Art Museum, 421 N Main St in Poplar Bluff, MO 63901. mham.org Admission, as usual, will be free.
● 🎨 How “Art for Animals” Online Bidding Works 🐾
We’ve partnered with BiddingOwl.com to host our silent auction online, making it easy for anyone to support Art for Animals — from anywhere!
Here’s how to bid:
Visit Our Auction Page
Go to https://new.biddingowl.com/artforanimals to view all available artwork.
Create a Free Account
Click “Register” in the top right corner to create your free BiddingOwl account. This is required to place a bid.
Browse & Bid
Scroll through the amazing pieces donated by local artists (including youth art!). Click on any item to view details and place your bid.
Set a Max Bid (Optional)
Want BiddingOwl to automatically increase your bid for you if someone outbids you? Just set a maximum bid and it’ll do the work!
Get Notified
If you get outbid, you’ll get an email so you can jump back in.
Auction Ends Friday at 8pm. Friday July 24th
Highest bidder wins — we’ll contact you to arrange pickup or shipping.
🖼️ All artwork is beautifully framed by Artfully Framed, and 100% of the proceeds benefit The Animal Welfare Alliance of SEMO.
https://new.biddingowl.com/artforanimals
Various prizes will be awarded at the “Tail End” reception on July 24th
All donations and proceeds from the silent auction support AWA’s programs.
AWA provides $50 vouchers for qualifying pet owners to help with spay/neuter costs and has spent more than $100,000 on that project since 2009. With the cooperation of Poplar Bluff’s Animal Control officers, AWA also helps provide vaccinations for puppies and kittens in the city’s shelter. The organization sets aside half of all income toward construction of a no-kill shelter to serve this area.
AWA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization; donations are tax deductible within IRS guidelines. For more details on “Art For Animals,” visit artfullyramed.com/artforanimals or awasemo.org or call (573) 785-6178.