It's 'Art's Best Friend' at Wayne Art Center

Reigning Cats and Dogs, an exhibition celebrating the joy of animal companionship, will open to the public Friday with a private reception from 6-9 p.m. at the Wayne Art Center.

The exhibit features a body of juried entries from artists working in painting, drawing, pastel, mixed media, ceramics, printmaking, sculpture and fiber. Nearly 90 works of art representing 65 artists through the United States and Canada have been chosen out of 120 submissions. A portion of proceeds from sales and commissions will be dedicated to Main Line Animal Rescue.

The Reigning Cats and Dogs Pet Fair will take place on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Braxton’s Animal Works and other local pet providers and vendors will be available to promote their businesses. Photographer Brenda Carpenter will set up “The Mutt Room” where pet owners can bring their animals for a 15 minute sitting for $45 each. Advanced registration is required.  

Other activities include a visit with adoptable pets from Main Line Animal Rescue, Bird Town of Audubon will have live birds, Wagsworth Manor Pet Resort, craft vendors and pet caricatures by Toni Squadroni.

Wayne Art Center will also offer Animal Adoption Day and Workshops from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Sessions include Animal Mask, Pet Collar Jewels, Dog & Cat Cookie Decorating, Decorative Pet Treat Jar, and Pet Photo Frame. Each session costs $5 or a $20 for a Pack of Five. Call 610-688-3553 to register for the Photo Sessions and children’s workshops.

The sponsors of the exhibit are White Dog Cafe, Braxton’s Animal Works, Brenda Carpenter Photography, Brian Daggett and Franz Rabauer, Wheelhouse Music, Valley Forge Flowers and Wagsworth Manor Pet Spa.