Friends of Cattyshack – The Feline Gaze: Art By & For Cats
April 30 - July 12
First Floor West Gallery
This exhibition round includes works provided by Friends of Cattyshack which will be on view in the First Floor West Gallery from April 30 – July 12, 2025. Lowe Mill A&E invites patrons and art lovers to join us for Open Studio Night, a building-wide experience when our over 150 studios will be open to the public. The evening also includes receptions for all seven of our gallery spaces. This series gives the public a chance to meet and interact with visiting artists and discuss their work as it is on display and available for purchase. Come out, enjoy a pleasant evening, and maybe you’ll find that special piece of art that speaks to you! The Open Studio Night reception is Saturday, July 12 from 5-7 pm.
About the exhibit:
If cats were to experience and interact with art the way humans do, what would they enjoy seeing? What materials, tools and techniques would they use to make art? What would they want to see on display in their own homes? What subject matter would inspire them?
These may seem like absurd questions, but they allow us to explore our own imagination and see art in a new way. The works in this show represent several local artists’ answers to just those questions. Each one was asked to imagine what art would look and feel like for cats.
All works will also be up for auction online starting Saturday, June 14th during our annual event, Rocket City Kittypalooza. Funds raised will go directly toward caring for Cattyshack’s cats and paying vet bills.
Contributing Artists:
Cats:
Chandler
Margo
Fancy
Fletcher
Minnie Pearl
Nemo
Helena
Finn
Litha
Mittens
Humans:
Kimberly Muse
Stephanie Flier @deltadogwoodstudio
Stacy Neuberger
Kaio Chambers @Clownovaa
Carrie Rice @moonmaidenarts
About the organizer:
Cattyshack Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescue and adoption of shelter cats in Alabama. We provide food and medical supplies to our foster homes, as well as pay for all vet care. Our cat lounge, located right here at Lowe Mill A&E in Studio 1062, is a resource for fundraising, socializing our cats, and increasing adoptions. It is designed to allow humans of all ages to play or relax, decompress or amp up, and flat out enjoy cats and kittens that need a forever home. You do not need to be looking for a cat to adopt to come visit, just come play! Reservations are required.