Alpha 137 Gallery Launches Online Exhibition Benefiting Animal Welfare and Artists

Alpha 137 Gallery has initiated an online exhibition to support both animal welfare organizations and artists affected by the pandemic. The initiative specifically benefits Best Friends Animal Society while also providing financial assistance to participating creators. An open call targets sculptors, painters, printmakers, and mixed media artists residing in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. Submitted works must be original creations produced after March 1, 2020, focusing on companion animals that provided comfort during lockdown periods. David Cohen from artcritical serves as the exhibition's juror. Originally set with an earlier deadline, submissions are now accepted until July 31. Details for participation are available through Alpha 137 Gallery's website. The project highlights the dual crisis of increased pet homelessness alongside artists' financial struggles during COVID-19.