Tails of the Painted Cats
About Tails of the Painted Cats
Tails of the Painted Cats (TOPC) is one of Cat Care Society’s largest fundraisers of the year. This upscale biennial event features a gala dinner and auction for attendees to sip cocktails, browse and bid on cat-themed art, listen to soothing piano music, participate in fun games, treat themselves to a seated dinner and dessert, and mingle with other cat lovers and volunteers, all while supporting Colorado’s artist community and raising money for Cat Care Society to continue its mission.
For each event, numerous artists donate their time and talents to creating beautiful, hand-crafted sculptures and paintings. The “painted cats” are the stars of the show, but don’t worry, we don’t paint live cats! The event’s painted cats are large fiberglass cat-shaped creations, and you can also find “flat cat” paintings and jewelry available for sale, too.
Community members can cast their vote at the gallery showings, as well as at the gala, for their favorite painted cat. One select artist and creation will be named People’s Choice!
2025 Gala Information
Date: October 18, 2025
Event Sponsors
Sponsorships for the 2025 Tails of the Painted Cats gala are now open. Sponsorships start at just $500 and put your business in front of thousands of local animal lovers. Download our sponsorship packet below to learn more!
Questions? Email our Events Manager, Madi Simon, at events@catcaresociety.org
2025 Gallery Schedule
- May 19-June 30 – Lakewood Cultural Center
- July 2-31 – Lakewood Arts Council
We’re looking for galleries interested in hosting our painted cats in August! If you are interested in hosting the full collection of a segment (5+ cats) please reach out to Tara at tdeenihan@catcaresociety.org.
People's Choice
Vote for your favorite painted cat in the 2025 People’s Choice Award! The winner will be announced at the TOPC gala on October 18, and the artist will receive a cash prize.
2023 Gala Highlights
In addition to the dinner and live auction in 2023, we featured silent auction tables with feline-themed pottery, jewelry, wine and our famous hand-painted “Flat Cat” canvases. Aside from the cat art, there were also seven dogs and one wolf!
Participating artists in 2023 were Melissa Barbee, Chelsea Cattos, Erin Cheney, Sarah Derosier, Jane McFadden Dorsey, Kimberley Gray, Sally Grum, Kathee Jones, Joan Kaufman, Haley Knowles, Frances Listou, Wendy M. Luck, Jenai Audrine Marsolek, Carmen Mayta, Jackie McFarland, Jill McFarland, Jamie McWhirt, Sherri Moore, Lauri Muhonen, Juliette Orr, Samantha Pascavis, Amanda S.L. Salazar, Valerie Savarie, Chris Schranck, Laura Scott, Jake Snow, Amy Spangler, Marla Stauth, and Kenton Wizard.
2023 Artist Awards
Previous Painted Cats Galleries
Open Hours
Tues–Weds: Closed
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