2026 Pet Portrait Fundraiser Artist Sign-up

Artist Sign-Up

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for our Pet Portrait Fundraiser!

Volunteer artists will be paired with a photo of a community member's pet to recreate in the medium of their choice. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, July 22. After applications close, our team will review submissions and notify selected artists.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Artists may not use any form of generative artificial intelligence (AI) to create or assist in creating their pet portraits. All submitted artwork must be the artist's own original work, created by hand or through traditional or digital artistic methods without AI-generated content.

If selected, you'll receive your assigned pet photo and have three weeks to complete your portrait. Finished artwork may be dropped off at the shelter or submitted as a high-resolution digital file to community@ycspca.org.

Please note: You may not receive a portrait assignment immediately. Portraits will be assigned as pet portrait orders are received.

Pet owners will make a suggested $40 donation to the York County SPCA in exchange for a custom pet portrait, helping support the animals in our care.

Thank you for sharing your talent to make a difference for homeless pets!
Artist Contact Information
Artist Name

First NameLast Name
Artist Email
example@example.com
Artist Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Artist Birthdate

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Parent/Guardian Contact Information (if artist is under 18 years old)

If the artist participating is under 18 years old, please list the child's parent/guardian name and contact information. If the email and phone number are the same as listed above, you may leave these fields blank (please list parent/guardian name).
Parent/Guardian Name

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian Email
example@example.com
Parent/Guardian Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Examples of Previous Artwork

Prior artistic ability or experience is not required; however, if possible, we ask that you upload at least one example of a drawing or piece of artwork you've created.
If available, please upload at least one example of a drawing or piece of artwork you've created here:

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Would you be open to drawing more than one pet?

York County SPCA Pet Portrait Drawing Fundraiser: Artist Guidelines
Artist Agreement

Thank you for your interest in volunteering as an artist for our Pet Portrait Fundraiser! If selected to participate, I agree to the following guidelines:

-Must be at least 12 years of age.
-There is no fee to participate as a volunteer artist.
-Once assigned a pet, I will have three weeks to complete the portrait and either: Drop off the physical artwork at the York County SPCA (3159 Susquehanna Trail N, York, PA 17406), or email a high-resolution digital copy to community@ycspca.org.
-I understand that portrait assignments will be distributed as pet portrait orders are received, so I may not receive an assignment immediately after being selected.
-Any artistic medium is welcome, including traditional and digital artwork.
-Prior artistic experience is not required.

-Artists may not use any form of generative artificial intelligence (AI) to create or assist in creating their pet portraits.

-After the artist application deadline of Wednesday, July 22, the York County SPCA will review all submissions and notify applicants if they have been selected. Additional instructions and pet assignments will be sent as portrait orders are received.

Accuracy of Information

I acknowledge that the information provided on this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge. If any of my information changes, I will notify the York County SPCA at community@ycspca.org.

By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to these guidelines if selected to participate as a volunteer artist.
I have fully read and acknowledged this agreement.
Artist or Parent/Guardian Signature
Artist or Parent/Guardian Name

First NameLast Name
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Artist Contact Information

Parent/Guardian Contact Information (if artist is under 18 years old)

Examples of Previous Artwork

York County SPCA Pet Portrait Drawing Fundraiser: Artist Guidelines