Art for the Animals
There has been a long tradition of local artists supporting the work of Pope Memorial Humane Society. The Art for the Animals auction secured funding to purchase the land we are on and supported operations as an annual event for over twenty years. Continuing that tradition, the Art Wall allows artists to display their work and show support for all that PMHS does for the community and its animals in need.
All work exhibited can be purchased, with a percentage of the selling price donated to support the work of Pope Memorial Humane Society. If you are interested in exhibiting your artwork and supporting the Shelter and would like further information, please email art@popehumane.org.
Pope Memorial Humane Society is excited to welcome the newest artist to the PMHS Art Wall in the shelter’s lobby. A collection of paintings by artist Jesse Passmore is now on display and available for purchase through August 15th, with 50% of all sales benefiting the animals in our care at PMHS.
Jesse has been making art his entire life. As a child, he would often sell his illustrations of animals and dragons to the other students during recess. In high school, Jesse’s artwork was selected for exhibition at the local youth artist gallery in Rockland.
Following his father’s early death, Jesse decided to focus on academics, as education had always been important to his family. He was the first in his family to graduate from college, receiving his bachelor’s degree in both History and Psychology from New York University, and went on to graduate from law school, obtaining a master’s degree in taxation law from Georgetown University.
During his time practicing law, Jesse never stopped making art. Doodling became a common practice to help him cope with stressful days, and those same doodles eventually helped Jesse transition back to art. After successfully working as an attorney for many years, Jesse made the decision to end his practice and return to his artwork full-time.
As a predominantly self-trained artist, Jesse’s artwork pulls from many different disciplines: realism, abstract, and surrealism. Jesse’s limit is as far as his imagination will take him. Many of his images come from dreams, his spiritual studies, and his admiration of nature. His mediums likewise pull from various techniques, ranging from works on paper to complex mixed-media surfaces created using recycled materials.
Jesse considers artwork his profession and animals his calling. In his spare time, Jesse operates a small animal rescue with his family, raising animals in need that cross his path. In that light, Jesse is incredibly grateful to be a part of Pope Memorial’s efforts to help animals in the community.
The PMHS Art Wall highlights local artists, supports the shelter’s mission, and creates a welcoming space for visitors, adopters, and community members alike. Stop by to take a look, spend a little time with the art, and of course, meet the animals.
Pope Memorial Humane Society is open Monday through Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm.
If you are interested in exhibiting your work on the PMHS Art Wall, please email art@popehumane.org.