Application - HeartsSpeak

Woohoo! You’re about to take an exciting step toward becoming a part of something amazing. As our network of artists, marketing professionals, and advocates grows, so too does the number of shelter pets getting their life-saving moment in the spotlight. We’re so excited you’re applying to contribute your unique skill-set and perspective to our global community!

Your application will be reviewed by the HeARTs Speak Membership Committee, which is comprised of professional artists working in a variety of mediums. They’ll be assessing your overall style, technical proficiency, creative potential, professionalism, and both your online and community presence.

A minimum annual tax-deductible donation of $50 for Artist Membership and $25 for Junior Artist Membership helps to support and sustain our organization’s growth.

From the bottom of our HeARTs, thank you for your interest in joining us.

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Membership level you're applying for*
Have you photographed animals/pets before?*
Have you been a member in the past?*
Do you currently offer pro bono services to, or in some way support, an animal shelter or rescue group?*
If yes, please describe the services you offer and tell us a little bit about how long you’ve worked with the organization and what your role is, for example.*
If no, tell us a little more about why you’d like to get involved and what your experience working with pets/animals has been:*
What are your goals of membership? What do you hope to gain and contribute to the community of artists at HeARTs Speak?*
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How did you hear about HeARTs Speak?*
If someone referred you to to HeARTs Speak, please list their name:
HeARTs Speak members provide their services, pro bono, to the animal welfare community. If a shelter or rescue group visited your website or social media, would it be clear to them that you collaborate with your animal welfare peers?*
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HeARTs Speak Statement
HeARTs Speak is grounded in merging the power of art and passion for animals. Animal shelters across the country have made tremendous strides in increasing lifesaving and quality of care for their animals, and the field continues to evolve towards extending compassionate service provision to the people and communities that they serve. In support of those efforts, HeARTs Speak and its members are committed to upholding and advocating for critical tenets of animal welfare such as: spay/neuter, responsible pet ownership, non-discriminatory/breed-neutral policies, owner support services, and adoption.
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Code of Ethics
HeARTs Speak was founded with the passion to change and better the lives of animals through creativity and collaboration. This passion is shared by aspiring and professional artists, animal shelter and rescue employees, volunteers, and engaged citizens. We live by the tenet of respectful collaboration among our members and the many people they touch in carrying out a collective mission. We encourage and support the endeavors of our members and the unique ways in which they serve their local communities. HeARTs Speak is dedicated to helping our members grow, succeed and showcase their talents, while helping animals in need. Members of HeARTs Speak, pledge to abide by the following
- To communicate truthfully and with integrity, both within and outside the organization.
- To not discriminate against or refuse professional help to anyone on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or national origin.
- To cultivate an attitude of humility in our work, as we are dedicating our work to something greater than ourselves.
- To support and respect fellow HeARTs Speak members, on a personal and professional level.
- To neither malign nor disrespect colleagues (within or without the HeARTs Speak organization), act professionally and cordially when representing HeARTs Speak.
- To not let personal opinions interfere with big-picture goals and to engage in respectful discussion while seeking solutions.
- To never plagiarize another person’s website, photographs, written words, logo designs, artistic mediums or other intellectual property.
Respect the integrity of the animals they work with:
- To treat animals with the utmost respect, patience, and kindness. Ensuring the comfort, safety and well-being of animals takes precedence over any photograph or artistic project.
- To be accurate and comprehensive in the representation of published or posted work.
Serve as ambassadors for animal adoption:
- To not engage in the irresponsible breeding and selling of domestic animals.
- To promote adoption and rescue, responsible pet ownership and pet-owner education in a non-judgmental and inclusive manner.
- To challenge the status quo without becoming a polarizing voice in the no-kill animal movement.
Work responsibly and respectfully with animal rescues and shelters:
- To respect the decisions and requirements of animal control, shelter and rescue facilities when contributing services.
- To abide by all written contracts and/or verbal agreements entered into with a shelter and/or rescue.
- To respond to requests from shelters/rescues promptly.
HeARTs Speak reserves the right to revoke the membership of anyone who does not abide by this Code of Ethics. HeARTs Speak is grounded in merging the power of art and passion for animals. Animal shelters across the country have made tremendous strides in increasing life-saving and quality of care for their animals, and the field continues to evolve towards extending compassionate service provision to the people and communities that they serve. In support of those efforts, HeARTs Speak and its members are committed to upholding and advocating for critical tenets of animal welfare such as spay/neuter, responsible pet ownership, non-discriminatory/breed-neutral policies, owner support services, and adoption. Artist Members may choose to work with any client at their discretion.
I have read and agree to adhere to HeARTs Speak's Code of Ethics.*
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