Artists of all ages and experience levels are invited to contribute one cat- and dog-themed piece of art to support the “Hot Dogs and Cool Cats” art show, benefiting Marion Animal Resource Connection (MARC), on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Frame Gallery Gifts & Art in downtown Sewanee.

Artists should submit a digital photograph of their selected art in any medium on Frame Gallery’s website <https://framegals.com>; by Aug. 9 to participate in the art exhibit, which opens on Aug. 16 and continues through Sept. 6. In lieu of a commission fee, artists may choose a percentage of the sales proceeds they wish to donate to MARC.

On Aug. 16 at Frame Gallery, visitors can enjoy the “Hot Dogs and Cool Cats” art show inspired by our beloved four-legged friends, and participate in family-friendly, hands-on art projects, lighthearted games, and other surprises in celebration of pets, creativity, and community.

Frame Gallery is also collecting in-kind donations during the event to support the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to improving the lives of animals and people in Marion County, Tenn. The suggested list of donations includes:

Purina puppy and kitten chow

Soft kitten food

Cat and dog toys

Paper towels

Large black trash bags

Lemon cleaner

Bleach

Bath or beach towels

Martingale dog collars, all sizes

Slip leads

MARC requests that donations do not include retractable leashes.

“Hot Dogs and Cool Cats” is Frame Gallery’s second fundraiser for MARC. The first fundraiser, Pictures with Santa Paws, on Dec. 21, 2024, raised $750 and collected in-kind donations to support the animals of MARC in time for the winter holidays.

Owner Harriet Runkle hopes to double the amount of cash donations from the proceeds of dog- and cat-themed art and increase the number of in-kind contributions with “Hot Dogs and Cool Cats” this year.

Runkle says, “‘Hot Dogs and Cool Cats’ is all about having fun for a good cause, and inviting artists to use their creativity in a meaningful way makes it even better! I am excited to see how the art show comes together on Aug. 16! It’s a chance to show some love for the homeless cats and dogs in our South Cumberland Plateau community.”