Memorial Louis Wain Cat Art Show

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with special thanks to Kym Bloom

Cats inspire us!  For centuries - even since cave art days - cats have been depicted in art.  We're here to celebrate that - and our favorite cat artist of all time, Louis Wain. In his honor, we're hosting a show of YOUR cat art!  Entry is FREE, and pieces selected can also be listed for sale!  Share your cat art with us! Entry details are below!

Art show entries have closed.

Artists will be notified via email of acceptance by 5pm November 3. 

Cat Fest Art Show Guidelines

• This is a juried show.  Entry is free, limited to 2 pieces per person.  ENTRY DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 1, 5:00 PM. Space is limited and you will be notified by email by Nov. 3 if your work has been accepted. 
• YOU MUST EMAIL JPEGS OF  YOUR ENTRIES TO DANA@DANACAIN.COM after you register online.
• You may submit: paintings, drawings, sculptures, photographs, etc. We'll get as much on display as we can!
• Requirements: Accepted art must be ready to properly hang or display. Due to space limitations, artwork must not exceed 24 x 24 (unless special arrangements are made). Accepted art may be photographed for publicity purposes.
• Delivery and Pick-Up: Accepted artwork must be delivered to Kanon Collective Gallery, 6501 W. Colfax on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Work must be picked up at Cat Fest between 5:00 - 7:00 pm Sunday, Nov. 13. Cat Fest is being held at the National Western Expo Hall, I-70 at Brighton Blvd.
• Artists with accepted work will be allowed free admission into the show. Work that is accepted must be picked up on Sunday after show hours (3-6pm). Cat Fest takes no responsibility for artwork left beyond 7:00 pm Sun.
• Sales: Cat Fest will handle sales and retain a 20% commission on all sold artwork. Purchasers may take the work home after 3:00 pm during show hours, or arrange for pick-up at Kanon Collective. Artists will be paid after the show, Sunday, Nov. 13, 5:00 - 7:00 pm.
• Liability: Cat Fest and Kanon Collective will take precautions to protect your art, but we are not responsible for loss due to damage or theft. We provide a professional handling staff.

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Who's Louis Wain? 
You might not know the name, but you've probably seen his artwork. Not only did he produce an astounding array of whimsical (and later, psychedelic) cat art, Louis Wain singlehandedly changed the way the world viewed cats!  In 1800s Europe and North America, cats were not inside pets. They stayed outside and foraged for small rodents and birds. A LOT has changed since then, and we owe much of it to Louis Wain!  Google him!  Or even better - watch The Electric Life of Louis Wain on Amazon Prime Video! It's a great telling of Wain's life, including his spiraling mental illness, starring the magnificent Benedict Cumberbatch! ​