The selling of the dawg is done but we are always looking for support from the community in forms of resources and volunteers for our special events. If you are interested in helping the Year of the Dawg Project please contact the Chamber of Commerce at 231-796-7649.

Year of the Dawg Project
246 N State Street
Big Rapids, MI 49307

What options do I have for sponsorship of this event?
1.  Adoption- $2500
    The bulldawg is purchased outright and will be   
    yours to keep.  It can be displayed outside of
    your business, home, or wherever you wish. 
    You will also have the option of choosing
    which artist paints your dawg.
2.  Sponsor- $1500
    The bulldawg is displayed at your business for  
    nearly a year.  The bulldawg is later auctioned  
    to highest bidder at auction
    event.
Co-Adoption
    Businesses can partner to purchase a
    bulldawg and display it for the period of the
    event.  At the end of the event, the bulldawg is   
    theirs to keep.
4.  Co-Sponsor
    Businesses can partner to co-sponsor a
    bulldawg and display it for the event period. 
    After this time, the bulldawg is sold at auction.

You may also volunteer during any of our events and make donation to the project. If you’re interested in volunteering or donating to the Year of the Dawg project please contact us at yearofthedawgbr@hotmail.com.

Testimonials from community supporters

Anja Wing, Chamber Director says; "The Leadership Mecosta program has been the premier leadership/volunteer development vehicle for businesses and individuals alike.  The Bulldog fundraising project will not only enhance the area as a destination for visitors, but will ensure that the Leadership Mecosta program will continue to be an affordable means of providing educational opportunities for all."

Jack Batdorf, Chairman of the Pioneer Group says, “The Bulldog Project exemplifies what Big Rapids and Mecosta County is all about, it’s called teamwork!  It shows what a group of community visionaries can do when they join Ferris State University and community artists together with a vibrant caring public in a win-win situation.  This interactive art project will not only be fun, but will bring exposure to the area, and besides spotlighting the strong relationship between Ferris and Mecosta County, will give proceeds back to Artworks, the Youth Attention Center and to Leadership Mecosta.”

Community Support

• Artworks
• Leadership Mecosta Advisory Board
• Mecosta County Area Chamber of Commerce
• Mecosta County Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Downtown Business Association of Big Rapids
• City of Big Rapids
• Ferris State University