Sorelle Gallery is pleased to announce the upcoming exhibition, A Good Day, featuring local artist Russell Miyaki to benefit rescue organizations Dog Star Rescue and Westport Animal Shelter Advocates (WASA). Cohosted by Samantha Yanks, Founder of The Connecticut Edit and Editor-in-Chief of Westport, Weston & Wilton Magazine, and Sadie Yanks (Staples ’25), Co-Founder of The Connecticut Edit, the exhibition will open on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Sorelle Gallery in downtown Westport, CT with a reception from 2:00 – 5:00pm and an Artist Talk at 2:30pm.

Russell Miyaki’s artwork depicts portraits of dogs of all breeds in vibrant, lively color palettes, and his repertoire includes custom, commissioned paintings of dogs. During the Artist Talk, Miyaki will discuss his creative process, and guests will have the opportunity to learn more about him and place orders for commissioned works. For the duration of the nearly month-long exhibition, 10% of sales of paintings and commissions by Miyaki will be donated to Dog Star Rescue and WASA. Both organizations will be present during the opening reception with dogs who are in need of homes and available for adoption.

Guests are encouraged to bring their dogs along for the event, with local, family-owned pet specialty retailer Pet Pantry providing a “Bone Bar” with a variety of treats for visiting dogs. Westport Earth Animal will also have doggie gift bags available for the first fifty guests to take home, along with a gift basket raffle. Light refreshments will be available for human guests.