In Paula’s own words
“When we began this journey in 1997, we made a promise to Chicago's homeless pets: that PAWS would work to end the unnecessary killing each year of tens of thousands of helpless cats and dogs.
Today, as we enter our 25th anniversary year, we — and the animals who depend on us — have so much to be grateful for.
Our solutions-based approach has led the way to a 91% drop in euthanasia citywide since our founding. We've performed more than 280,000 free and low-cost spay/neuter surgeries, found loving homes for more than 70,000 pets, and consistently saved 98% of the pets who come through our doors. And while these achievements are remarkable, it’s just the beginning.
We wouldn't be here without incredible people like you whose commitment to building a No Kill Chicago has made a real difference in the lives of cats and dogs. Our generous supporters were simply extraordinary in 2021, and each of the last 24 years. Thanks to you, PAWS Chicago is a groundbreaking leader in animal welfare with a passionate army of supporters, volunteers, fosters and adopters who literally save lives every day.”

1. Paula Fasseas Founder & Executive Chair Paws Animal Shelter, Chicago - How It All Began- E

SARAH RASKEY IS A VISIONARY ARTIST, A LICENSED CLINICAL PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOTHERAPIST, A CERTIFIED ART THERAPIST AND A FORMER GRADUATE ART THERAPY/PSYCHOLOGY PROFESSOR AT BOTH THE SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO AND DEPAUL UNIVERSITY. SHE IS THE OWNER OF SARAH RASKEY FINE ART GALLERY IN THE WEST LOOP WHERE SHE EXHIBITS HER WORK EXCLUSIVELY. SARAH IS ALSO THE CO-FOUNDER/OWNER OF OPEN AVENUE THERAPY, A CHICAGO-BASED PRIVATE PSYCHOTHERAPY PRACTICE SINCE 2008. 
AS AN ARTIST, SARAH BELIEVES IN CHANGING THE WAY PEOPLE LOOK AT ART. SHE IS DEDICATED TO ARTISTIC AND TRANSFORMATIVE LIVING, CREATIVE DESIGN, AND EVOLVING GLOBAL AND SOCIAL AWARENESS THROUGH THE ARTS. SHE HAS EXHIBITED NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY SINCE 2000, AND HAS CREATED A PROLIFIC VOLUME OF WORK IN BOTH RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL SETTINGS.  

AT THE FOREFRONT OF ALL THINGS EXPERIMENTAL AND MIXED MEDIA, HER WORK OFTEN INCLUDES COMBINATIONS OF LIGHT, NATURAL CRYSTALS, TEXTILES, GLASS, METAL, STONE, AS WELL AS AN ARRAY OF ADDITIONAL VARIOUS AND EVER-CHANGING MATERIALS. SARAH USES HER UNCONVENTIONAL PALETTE TO ORCHESTRATE COMBINATIONS OF MIXTURES AND MEDIUMS IN ANYTHING BUT TRADITIONAL APPLICATIONS. BY USING TRANSFORMATIVE ART TECHNIQUES IN A FASHION SIMILAR TO THAT OF AN ALCHEMIST, SHE IS ABLE TO CAPTURE COMPLEX CONCEPTS MAKING SO MUCH OF HER WORK PART PAINTING, PART SCULPTURE AND ENTIRELY UNIQUE.

SARAH’S WORK TOUCHES UPON A PLETHORA OF REFERENCES INCLUDING PLANETARY CONSCIOUSNESS, ENERGETIC FREQUENCIES, HEALING AND ANCIENT WISDOM TRADITIONS, SYMBOLISM, EXPANDING CONSCIOUSNESS, AND THE SACREDNESS OF THE CREATIVE SPIRIT. SHE IS DETERMINED TO USE HER WORK TO SPEAK OF THINGS SUCH AS THE HUMAN CONDITION AND COMPASSIONATE ONENESS.

THESE DAYS SARAH BALANCES HER TIME BETWEEN HER ART STUDIO, FINE ART GALLERY AND HER PRIVATE PSYCHOTHERAPY PRACTICE. SHE CONTINUES TO BE BEST KNOWN FOR NOT ONLY HER EMOTIONALLY CAPTIVATING ARTWORK, BUT FOR HER PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES SPECIALIZING IN WORKING WITH ARTISTS, MUSICIANS, ENTERTAINERS AND OTHER CREATIVES.

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Energy Unltd, a 501(c)3 charity, was founded in 2021 by photographer and creator Abigail Zoe Martin, with the intention of creating exhibitions and events that support the arts, creativity, education and to promote the idea of living in balance on earth.

Energy the exhibition opens on Friday December 16th 2022 at the Zhou B Art Center in Chicago, IL.Energy is a multi-media exhibition exploring living in balance, harmony, happiness and good health - on the earth and within ourselves. Our show will incorporate portraits, art, science, words and audio.

We will photograph and interview people from all walks of life - from integrative doctors, organic farmers, bee-keepers and holistic health practitioners, to shamans, mediums, performers and healers and everyone in between. The stories intertwine to create a new world, one where our potential is unlimited, miracles really do exist and we have a solution for every problem.

1. Paula Fasseas Founder & Executive Chair Paws Animal Shelter, Chicago - How It All Began- E

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