Tails of the Painted Cats
Join us Fall 2027 for our next exciting event!
2025 TOPC Results!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our 10th Anniversary Tails of the Painted Cats gala and art auction! We are thrilled to announce that we had our highest attendance ever with 224 guests, and an additional 120 patrons who participated exclusively online.
More importantly, we raised nearly $150,000 through this event including the auction, donations, tickets, and sponsorships. After expenses, over $90,000 will go directly to the care of cats in need through Cat Care Society sheltering and programs.
Thank you for supporting our mission, and cats who need your support this year!
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 where attendees can sip cocktails, browse and bid on cat-themed art, listen to soothing piano music, participate in fun games, treat themselves to 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! These large fiberglass cat-shaped creations, along with “flat cat” paintings and unique pottery, will be available for bidding and purchase.
Community members can cast their vote for their favorite painted cat. One select artist and creation will be named People’s Choice!
Please note: Donor Advised Funds (DAF) can not be used to purchase tickets/sponsorships or pay for winning items as IRS regulations prohibit donors from receiving any benefit as a result of DAF gifts.
2025 Gala Information
Date: October 18, 5:00-9:00 PM
Ticket deadline: October 3
2025 Gallery Schedule
- May 19-June 30 – Lakewood Cultural Center
- July 2-31 – Lakewood Arts Council
- August 1-24 – Red Rocks Community College
- September – Tennyson District businesses
People's Choice
Voting in the 2025 People’s Choice Award is now closed! The winner will be announced at the TOPC gala on October 18.
Thank you to Our Sponsors!
2025 Gala Highlights
2025 marked our 10th Anniversary TOPC gala, which we celebrated in style with a masquerade theme! In addition to the dinner and live auction, we featured silent auction tables with animal-themed pottery, quilts, baskets and our famous hand-painted “Flat Cat” canvases.
At the event we featured one of our very special cats, Curry, a sweet one-year old kitty with hind limb paralysis. We showed a video about Curry’s story, and she was able to meet and greet with guests during cocktail hour. Shortly after the gala, Curry was adopted!
Watch Curry's Story
Painted Cat artists were Jessica Asimus, Melissa Barbee, Jaclyn Brada, KC Cobb-Bland, Tara Deenihan, Jane Dorsey, Kimberley Gray, Laurie Harbert, Amethyst Johannes, Kathee Jones, Julie Kitzes, Michelle King, Wendy M. Luck, Terra Marks, Chelsea Mattos, Carmen Mayta, Jill McFarland, Sherri Moore, Jamie McWhirt, Cortnye Rusch, Amanda S.R. Salazar, Jasmine Sanchez, Kirsten Sargent & Dylan Frost, Valerie Savarie, Jake Snow, Kenton E. Wizard, Dea Webb, and Wendy West.
Flat Cat artists were Mary Axtell, Melissa Barbee, Sarah Bennett, Jaclyn Brada, Charlie Casper, Erin Franks, Sally Grum, Mia Hodges, Amethyst Johannes, Kathee Jones, Dorothy Lessem, Carmen Mayta, Kathleen McChesney, Jill McFarland, Norah Newton, Claudia Roulier, Valerie Savarie, Laura Scott, Cameron Severson, Lisa Shannon, Amy Spangler, Aileen Springer, and Kenton E. Wizard.
Previous Painted Cats Galleries
Open Hours
Tues–Weds: Closed
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