Choose a dog for Tails of NWCT public art project

Have you chosen your dog yet? Don’t miss out on the opportunity to bring traffic to your business and support three great organi- zations.

The Northwest Connecticut Arts Council, Northwest Connecticut Chamber Education Foundation and Prime Time House are collaborating on this public art project called Tails of NWCT which will build a sense of community in the region, promote tourism, and enhance the exposure of local artists. Tails of NWCT will also beautify the business districts and towns, encourage foot traffic into local businesses, and celebrate the uniqueness of the area.

Local artists are invited to create unique works of art by painting or decorating fiberglass dogs. Businesses and community members are encouraged to foster dogs for the event by sponsoring a dog, of which there are four types. The completed dogs will be on display throughout Northwest Connecticut from mid-August through Columbus Day weekend. A regional map of all the display locations for the completed Tails of NWCT dogs will be available to residents and tourists. Dogs that are not purchased back by their sponsors will be available for bid at the Tails of NWCT Auction on Saturday, October 20th at Chatterley’s Banquet Facility in Torrington.

All proceeds will benefit the three collaborating organizations, enabling them to strengthen arts and culture, provide scholarship opportunities, and improve the mental health of those living in Northwest Connecticut.

For information about the project, including sponsorship opportunities and information for prospective artists, visit www.TAILSofNWCT.org or call the Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce at 860-482-6586.

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