Gallery Meltdown Presents

“A Mute of Hounds”

Opening June 12, 2010 from 6-9 pm.
On view from June 12-June 26, 2010.

Bellow: Laika by Jason Rudolph Pena

Gallery Meltdown is very excited to present “A Mute of Hounds”,  a show of dog inspired art work by 50 amazing artists, to benefit the dogs of Downtown Dog Rescue.  20% of all sales of artwork will be donated to Downtown Dog Rescue.

The Downtown Dog Rescue (DDR) is the only program in California, and possibly the United States, specifically founded to assist homeless dog owners spay/neuter, vaccinate, license their dogs, as well as offer a variety of services including crisis care for the life of the dog. Each year Downtown Dog Rescue assists in rescuing over 300 dogs, mostly American Pit bull Terriers and other Power Breeds that often die in the shelters mostly due to unresolved behavioral issues. Each dog we rescue is socialized with other dogs, evaluated for aggression, sterilized, vaccinated and micro-chipped before the dog is adopted out.
We administer innovative programs in various communities in Los Angeles to promote responsible pet ownership, empower individuals to become pet welfare advocates and provide opportunities for compassionate dog lovers (friends, volunteers and donors) to make a difference in the lives of people and “downtown” dogs.

List of Artists:

Chet Zar                       Nicole Bruckman
Bob Dornberger           Jeremy Cross
Randy Ulrey                 Sarah Freeman
Jessica Ward               Matt Key
Hilary Key                    Doug Alvarez
Mikolai Wyszynski       Christopher Umana
Julianna Swaney         Micah Chambers-Goldberg
Paul Torres                  Kelly Vivanco
Dan Barry                    Edward Robin Coronel
Chris Stangl                Jason Rudolph Pena
Cate Rangel                Sara Haase
Alex Willan                  Guy Ellis
Jose Carabes             Apricot Mantle
Terri Berman                Kelly Thompson
Alice Pine                     Brian Smith
Lacey O Clemens        Ron Pete
Liza Corbett                  Ben Kehoe
Stephen Silver              Kirsten Huntley Gabbe
Jeremy Enecio              Stephen Fishwick
Leslie Levings               Eunice Choi
Anna Skarbek               Angie Jones
Ted Von Heiland           Casey Weldon
Alina Chau                    Melissa Contreras
Heidi Taillefer                Jim Higgins
Patrick Hammerlin        Yvonne Wang

Events taking place at Gallery Meltdown during the month of June:

· Thursday, June 17, 7 pm – 9 pm, Lecture and Q&A with acclaimed dog behaviorist Brandon Fouche, suggested item or cash donation for the dogs

In this 1 hour 30 minute seminar followed by a 30 minute Q & A. Brandon Fouche will explain the basics of  “The Fouche Way” and how it applies to aggression, leash-pulling, and becoming alpha. Brandon has saved the lives of hundreds of dogs by taking “hopeless cases” from city shelters and turning them into loving adoptable dogs. Brandon is proud to be the dog behaviorist and rehabilitator for the major rescue organizations in LA and surrounding areas. Brandon believes that his proven and effective method of communicating and connecting with dogs can be practiced by anyone. For further information on Brandon Fouche and The Fouche Way, please visit his website http://brandonfouche.com Please DO NOT bring your dog, this time. Please DO bring a donation for the dogs.
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· Saturday, June 19, 11 am – 3 pm, Adoption day with dogs from Downtown Dog Rescue, in parking lot behind Meltdown

· Saturday, June 26, 2 pm-4 pm, Tiny dog comic book character costume contest and Donation Drive for DDR
(Bring your dog dressed as your favorite comic book character along with a donation for Downtown Dog Rescue)

* Prizes will be awarded ***small dogs only please sponsored by
BlueCollar Supplies For Working Dogs,1533 Echo Park Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90026  213.977.9042

The gallery will be accepting the following donations for the rescue during these events:

1. Dog food adult dry kibble lamb + rice
2. Martingale style collars in small and medium
3. Medium size simple style dog beds to go in crates
4. Medium to Large size Nylabones
5. Raw hide chips
6. Monetary donations
*** Donations for Downtown Dog Rescue can also be made online at  http://www.downtowndogrescue.org/donate.htm
or a check can be mailed to Downtown Dog Rescue P O Box 5280 North Hollywood, CA  91616

Gallery Meltdown
Nicole Bruckman
nicole.bruckman@gmail.com
Gallery Meltdown
Linda Pine
hopeyglass@earthlink.net