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Feline Fun with Cats of Meow York and Pet Portraits by Omar Olivera

May 18, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Free
Cat perched on furniture.

Join us for an evening of kitty cuddles featuring adult cats from Cats of Meow York (COMY). Dedicated to reducing NYC’s stray cat populationCOMY will inform attendees on its work and the importance of adoption and Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR). For the event, guests will have the opportunity to make cat shelters for COMY cat colonies, interact with friendly adult adoptable cats, and talk to COMY members about how to get involved.

Man smiling at camera from the shoulders up.
Photo by Catarina Abend

Additionally, MFTA welcomes attendees to bring a photograph of their furry friends for artist and educator Omar Olivera, who will draw a select number of pet portraits. MFTA Education Director John Kaiser will lead participants through a tutorial to learn how to create pet portraits themselves.

Details

Date:
May 18, 2023
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:

Venue

Materials for the Arts
33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 11101 United States
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Materials for the Arts
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info@mfta.nyc.gov
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