The Yarn Ball: an art gala benefitting New Hope Cat Rescue

Name: The Yarn Ball: an art gala benefitting New Hope Cat Rescue
Start: 2026-07-25T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-07-25T21:00:00-04:00
Location: 133 N Commerce St, Johnson City, TN, United States, Tennessee 37604

Schedule

Sat Jul 25 2026 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

133 N Commerce St, Johnson City, TN, United States, Tennessee 37604 | Johnson City, TN

Join us for The Yarn Ball, an evening event hosted by Fischman Gallery in support of New Hope Cat Rescue. Taking place from 6:00–9:00 PM EST, the night will feature a curated art auction of handmade works, along with live music and light refreshments.
Earlier in the day, the gallery will host an adoption event ending at 4:00 PM EST, giving visitors the opportunity to meet adoptable cats before the evening begins.
All proceeds from the auction will support New Hope Cat Rescue and their ongoing care for cats in need.
Please email [email protected] with any questions!
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If you are an artist and would like to donate work, please review the submission guidelines below, including requirements for display-ready pieces, deadlines, and how to complete the form to participate.
We’re collecting handmade artwork for a fundraising auction benefiting New Hope Cat Rescue on July 25, 2026! Your contribution will help very deserving little kitties get their nine lives back. Art donations must be brought to Fischman Gallery between July 11 - July 18.
What kind of art are we looking for? (artwork does not need to be cat or pet related!)
- Original, handmade artwork
- Sewing/Fiber arts
- Paintings on canvas, wood, fabric, etc.
- Printed photography
- Sculpture/3D artwork
- Digital art (presented physically, i.e. printed)
**Absolutely No AI generated art.**
IMPORTANT: ART MUST BE “READY TO HANG.”
Examples: Canvases = wired and ready to hang, Photos = mounted or framed, Sculptures = stable w/ any display hardware, ETC. Think of your artwork like a cat going to a new home— it needs to be fully prepared!
Artwork Donation Rules:
1. The artwork donated must be your own, original art.
2. Each artist may submit a maximum of 3 artworks. Please note that all the pieces submitted may not be used during auction night due to spacing and amount of donations received
3. All artwork donated must be priced between $5 - $250. Please note that we are trying to sell as many pieces as possible to raise money for charity!
4. By submitting your work, you are accepting that 100% of sales will be donated to the charity
5. Art donations must be brought to Fischman Gallery between July 11 - July 18. Late submissions will not be accepted.
6. All unsold work is to be picked up on Sunday, July 26 during the gallery’s open hours. Any pieces not picked up will be automatically donated to Fischman Gallery’s storage to be sold at a future fundraiser.
7. Any pieces that are not ready to hang/display will not be accepted.
In addition to the art auction, we are accepting other cat related services and donations! Think…
- Grooming vouchers
- Pet store gift cards
- Pet sitting or boarding services
- Custom pet portraits
- Handmade cat toys
- New scratchers and enrichment goodies
- Treat bundles
If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected]