March 21, 2025
Wine & Design - Painted Dog
Niabi Zoo • 13010 Niabi Zoo Road Coal Valley, IL 61240 Organized by Niabi Zoo
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About this event
Prepare your pack to paint a painted dog! Gather your friends age 21 and over to enjoy your favorite wine while learning about endangered African painted dogs and how to paint them during this special Wine & Design. All skill levels are welcome! You don’t have to be an artist to enjoy learning. Artist Pat Beréskin has been teaching art for 28 years at the Beréskin Gallery & Art Academy in Bettendorf. She serves as an “Artist in Residence” for the community. Pat was the artist at our 2024 Wine & Design teaching how to paint a snow leopard to help with the Zoo’s recovery and rebuilding the cat habitats. Our special guest is Dr. Greg Rasmussen from Painted Dog Research (PDR) in Zimbabwe, Niabi’s long-time conservation partner. He will share unique features and stories about painted dogs in Africa and the collaborative work that Niabi Zoo is doing with PDR. Proceeds will go to support the continued conservation efforts for painted dogs in the field. Fee includes art supplies, animal inspiration, and of course, wine (plus other drink options).
Age and Gender
Ages 21-100