‘Tails’ fundraising dogs now on display

The Northwest Connecticut Arts Council, Northwest Connecticut Chamber Education Foundation and Prime Time House recently announced that the public display of the Tails of NWCT dogs has begun.

The collaborative public art project brings together three non-profit organizations, 39 sponsors and 34 artists from Northwest Connecticu,t in an effort to build a sense of community in the region, promote tourism, enhance the exposure of local artists, beautify the business districts and towns, and encourage foot traffic into local businesses.

The dogs will be on display from Labor Day through Columbus Day 2018. Residents and visitors are encouraged to take to the trails to see the tails! A map of the dogs on display is available online at www.tailsofnwct.org and print copies will be available at the partner organizations and sponsor locations. In addition, two familyfriendly contests will be held as part of the public display period. Visit the dogs to discover their names and complete the contest form (available at the locations listed above), or take a selfie with at least three dogs and post them on Instagram or Facebook with the hashtag #tailsofnwct.

Dogs that are not purchased by their sponsors will be available for bid at the Tails of NW CT auction on Oct. 20, at Chatterley’s Banquet Facility. The winners of the contests will be announced that evening as well. 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 more information about the project, visit www.TAILSofNWCT.org or call the Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce at 860-482-6586.