Calling All Artists, Makers & Cat Lovers

Lawrence Creative Arts is delighted to be planning Clutha Cats, a community fundraising exhibition at The Junction Tuapeka, and we're inviting local artists, makers and creatives to be part of this special event.

The exhibition will celebrate local creativity while raising funds to support the incredible work of Clutha Cats who help desex rural and feral cats, rescue and rehome kittens, support foster carers, and promote responsible cat ownership throughout our district.

We are aiming to  open the exhibition on Saturday, 26 September with **all artwork and handmade items to be delivered to The Junction Tuapeka by Sunday, 20 September, allowing time for installation.

Whether you're a painter, photographer, potter, fibre artist, woodworker, jeweller, or simply love creating, we'd love to hear from you. Cat-themed works are encouraged, but all creative interpretations are welcome.

Artists are invited to contribute work to the exhibition, with a suggested  50% of each sale donated directly to Clutha Cats and the remaining 50% returned to the artist. This generous contribution will help fund the rescue, desexing and rehoming of cats and kittens throughout the Clutha district.

Alongside the exhibition we're hoping to include:

🐾 Cat toy-making workshops

🐾 A pet food and supplies donation station

🐾 Information about the work of Clutha Cats

🐾 Family-friendly activities

🐾 A community cat photo display

🐾 And a few more fun surprises!

If you're interested in exhibiting your work, donating an item, running a workshop, or helping in any way, we'd love to hear from you.