Mostly Mutts Hosting Annual Pet Themed Art Show

KENNESAW, GA — Get ready for the third annual Off the Leash pet-themed art show at The Art Station - Big Shanty. Art submissions are open to the public, and ready to display pieces from a variety of two-dimensional mediums are welcome. Artists are donating 30 percent of sales to benefit local animal rescue group Mostly Mutts. Artists must bring their pieces to The Art Station Sept. 17 -Sept. 21 between 9:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. to be eligible for the show. To get an application to participate, artists should email artstationcobb@gmail.com.

The Off the Leash reception will be held in The Art Station gallery on Oct. 3 from 6 - 8 p.m. Live music, light hors d’oeuvres, a raffle, and a chance to meet some adoptable dogs are a few of the attractions free to the public at this event. There will be a special appearance by Chicken Soup for the Soul author Tamra Bolles who will sign copies of her book “Lessons from the Cat” with all proceeds going to Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue. There will also be a police dog demonstration courtesy of Cobb K9 Unit.

The Art Station and Mostly Mutts invite the community to come out and support these artists while helping some of our four-legged friends find a forever home.

“This has turned into a great recurring event for fall and the support from artists and the community is wonderful. We hope to see art lovers and dog lovers come together to support our mission for this year’s show”, said Tammy Turley, Executive Director of Mostly Mutts.

The Art Station - Big Shanty, or TAS is an art facility of Cobb County PARKS. The historic facility, originally built as a summer home for the Rooker family, houses three multi-media classrooms, a pottery studio, meeting space, and gallery space which allow TAS to provide the community with opportunities in the arts through classes, camps, and gallery shows. From wood burning to guitar lessons The Art Station offers creative experiences to all ages and interests.

Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue and Adoption strives to reduce the number of animals euthanized at local shelters in Metro Atlanta by working with animal control officers to save adoptable dogs that are moments away from being put to sleep. Often, these dogs are sick, injured and require rehabilitation. Mostly Mutts provides housing, health care, training, and physical and emotional care to these rescued animals until they can be placed in a new “furever home.” Mostly Mutts is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, licensed by the Dept. of Agriculture and staffed by volunteers. It is privately funded through donations and adoption fees.