Paint-a-Pig at the Blue Pig Gallery

The Pig-A-Sus Homestead Potbelly Pig Sanctuary and the Blue Pig Gallery are literally offering a day to paint pigs on Sunday, September 19th, from 10 am - 2 pm in the courtyard of the Blue Pig Gallery, 119 W 3rd St, Palisade. People, young and old, are encourage to come and paint a live pot bellied pig. There is no charge, however donations are appreciated to help support the Pig-a-Sus Homestead Potbelly Pig Sanctuary.
Starting at 10 am will be a "Media Celebrity Paint Off" involving local radio, television, and newspaper personnel competing for the most popular pig masterpiece. Throughout the day, community members can vote on their favorite media painted pig.

Additionally, this year's featured artists will be from the Hilltop Life Adjustment Program for traumatically brain injured clients. Each client will paint a pig for joy and laughter. "This is a great experience for the public to join in and see animals, artists and SPECIAL people all participating in something unique and extraordinary. Guaranteed fun, laughter and a squealing good time will be had by all!" says Tina Kleespies, Marketing Director of the Blue Pig Gallery. "This is also a treat for the pot bellied pigs, as they love human interaction and to be touched", says Sioux Robbins, director of Pig-a-Sus Homestead.

On hand will be volunteers from both the gallery and the Pig-a-Sus to answer questions about their community involvement programs.
For more information about this event and the Blue Pig Gallery and Pig-a-Sus visit: www.thebluepiggallery.com and www.pigasus.org, or call the gallery at 970-464-4819.