Tails of the Painted Cats, the 30th Anniversary Art Event Fundraiser for the shelter cats at the Cat Care Society (CCS), are now on display at Santa Fe Art District Galleries through April 30.

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Denver's Cat Care Society Celebrates 30th Anniversary With "Tails of the Painted Cats" Art
Project, Now On Display at Santa Fe Art District Galleries Through April 30
Tails of the Painted Cats," the 30th Anniversary Art Event Fundraiser for the shelter cats at the Cat Care
Society (CCS), are now on display at Santa Fe Art District Galleries through April 30. The exhibit includes 16
painted fiberglass cats, each about 28" tall and painted a different theme by local artists.
Lakewood, CO ‐ April 14, 2011 ‐‐ "Tails of the Painted Cats," the exciting 30th Anniversary Art Event
Fundraiser for the shelter cats at the Cat Care Society (CCS), are now on display at Santa Fe Art District
Galleries through April 30. The announcement is made by Shari Shiffer-Krieger, CCS Executive Director, who
says the exhibit includes 16 painted fiberglass cats, each about 28" tall and painted a different theme by local
artists.
"Some of our Painted Cats are standing, and some are sitting, but they are all unique, original decorator pieces. Many
organizations across the country have done various 'critter' art projects over the years with great success, so we decided
this would be the perfect 30th Anniversary Fundraising Event to benefit our shelter cats here in Denver," Shiffer‐Krieger
explains. Visit the Painted Cats Online Gallery to view each cat and their special story:
http://www.catcaresociety.org/paintedcatsgallery.html
The CCS Painted Cats debuted at the Santa Fe Arts District (Santa Fe Drive from Alameda to 12th) during the
First Friday Art Walk on April 1 and will be at the following galleries through Saturday, April 30 (admission free
during regular business hours):
1 Acousticat ‐ Artist: Jasmine Dillingham ‐ Co‐Art Gallery ‐ 846 Santa Fe Drive
2 Ironsides ‐ Artist: Claudia Roulier ‐ Event Gallery 910 Arts ‐ 910 Santa Fe Drive
3 Mr. Tweedy ‐ Artist: Cam Williams ‐ Ginny Abblett Fine Art @ 910 Arts ‐ 910 Santa Fe Drive
4 Mo Meowsic ‐ Artist: Pat Lickly ‐ Alpine Fine Art Center ‐ 826 Santa Fe Drive
5 Cat & the Fiddle ‐ Artist: Irlene Owada ‐ Studio 12 Gallery ‐ 209 Kalamath Street
6 Hyro ‐ Artist: J‐Rab ‐ Co‐Art Gallery ‐ 846 Santa Fe Drive
7 Carousel Cat ‐ Artist: Susan A. Becker ‐ Studio 12 Gallery ‐ 209 Kalamath Drive
8 Peace ‐ Artist: Pam Schmidt ‐ Event Gallery 910 Arts ‐ 910 Santa Fe Drive
9 Deco‐Disco Kitty ‐ Artist: Katherine Ross ‐ Fabric Bliss ‐ 828 Santa Fe Drive
10 Tutan‐KHAT‐Mun ‐ Artist: Kathryn Jackson ‐ Grace Gallery of Fine Art ‐ 877 Santa Fe Drive
11 Memphis ‐ Artist: Greg Marquez ‐ Event Gallery 910 Arts ‐ 910 Santa Fe Drive
12 Cat of Life ‐ Artist: Sara Nevadomski ‐ Grace Gallery of Fine Art ‐ 877 Santa Fe Drive
13 Bluesy ‐ Artist: Karole Sharpe ‐ Denver Photo Art Gallery ‐ 833 Santa Fe Drive
14 Jewel ‐ Artist: Pam Schmidt ‐ Niza Knoll Gallery ‐ 915 Santa Fe Drive
15 Reigning Monarch ‐ Artist: Jane McFadden Dorsey ‐ Denver Photo Art Gallery ‐ 833 Santa Fe Drive
16 Nearest Kin ‐ Artist: Cynthia Negron ‐ Co‐Art Gallery ‐ 846 Santa Fe Drive
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In May the Painted Cats will reunite at the Lakewood Arts Council Co‐op Gallery, 85 South Union Blvd., Suite C
‐ http://www.lakewoodartscouncil.org. There will be a reception on May 5th, 7 ‐ 8:30 p.m., the public is
welcome. Each cat has an opening bid of $300.00. Bids can be placed at any time by calling 303‐239‐9680.
On June 5, the Painted Cats will be auctioned at a Dinner/Auction Gala at Green Gables Country Club. The
emcee is cat lover, April Zesbaugh the host of Colorado's Morning News on KOA. The Auctioneer is Don
Martin. Tickets for the Gala are $75 each, with an early discount of $10 per ticket if purchased before May 1st
($65 each).
In addition to the 16 Painted Cats that comprise the 30th Anniversary collection, local artist Jane McFadden
Dorsey created the project's original "promo cat," Georgia O'Kitty, as sponsors and artists were recruited over
the past year. Sponsored by Poppy Shiffer‐Krieger, Georgia O'Kitty is on display at the CCS lobby. For a $10.00
donation per ticket, names are entered in a drawing to take her home. The winner of Georgia O'Kitty will be
announced at the June 5 Dinner/Auction Gala at Green Gables Country Club.
About the Cat Care Society
The CCS, founded in 1981 by Linda East, DVM and Lynn Rowe, is a nonprofit organization established to improve the quality of life
for homeless, injured and abused cats in the Denver metropolitan area. The Society's goals are:
 To sponsor educational programs that promote responsible pet ownership, humane treatment of all animals, and the
elimination of pet overpopulation;
 To shelter cats in a healthy, cage free environment and to find compatible and responsible families for every cat;
 To provide community outreach programs that improve the quality of life for cats and people;
 To be a friend to all cats.
The CCS is supported by a number of loyal members and contributors, without whom the shelter could not operate. CCS receives no
government funding. In addition, CCS volunteers assist with many fundraising activities each year such as book sales, Meow Mart,
Cajun’s Closet Thrift Store, the holiday gift and bake sale and much more. For more information, visit
http://www.catcaresociety.org. Also, visit these Facebook pages for regular updates:
Cat Care Society: http://www.facebook.com/CatCareSociety
Tails of the Painted Cats: http://www.facebook.com/CatCareSociety#!/pages/Tails‐of‐Painted‐Cats/120486651346305
The CCS thanks all who have contributed to making Tails of the Painted Cats a success, including: Painted Cat sponsors, Painted Cat
artists, Painted Cat corporate sponsors, Shari Shiffer, Suellen Scott, Marsha Crest,
Barbara Kane, Dawn Risner, Jane Dorsey, Karen Gonzalez, Kathy Berls, Linda Goto, Don Martin, Mikki Wilder,
Christina Taylor, Tim Atchison, Clete Nolde, Ann McFarlane, Kathy Husband, Dana Gengenbach, Barbara Ellis,
Carrie Dow, Kellie Beiers, Erin Calligan, Connie Sanchez, Donna Albin, Rhandi Scrivner, Sandy Sardella,
Paige Garnett, Becky Silver, Renee Emeson, and Carri Currier.
Contacts:
Suellen Scott, Cat Care Society ‐ http://www.catcaresociety.org ‐ 303‐239‐9680 x19 ‐ sscott@catcaresociety.org
Maggie Chamberlin Holben, APR, Absolutely PR on behalf of the Cat Care Society – http://www.absolutelypr.com –
303‐984‐9801, maggie@absolutelypr.com