Mica Gallery Opens Show in Support of Animals     

The Luck of the Pups is Mica Gallery’s annual fundraiser for Mitchell County Animal Rescue (MCAR). The sale will run from March 7-April 30. The Luck of the Pups sale will feature works donated by Mica artists and by the family of Bobby Kadis. 75% of the sale of the donated works will be contributed to MCAR. The opening reception is Friday, March 7, 5:00-7:00 pm. A $10 per person suggested donation for MCAR will be collected at the door on the night of the reception. Refreshments at the opening are being hosted by Speckled Dog Pottery.

Bobby Kadis (1936-2020) was a longtime student at Penland School of Craft, a former chair of the Penland board, and a passionate supporter of the local arts community. Pottery and collecting the works of others became his avocation upon retirement. In his final years, Bobby adopted a dog for his wife Claudia because he didn't want her to be lonely! She now dotes on this growing pup, and he responds with unquestioning devotion. The family is pleased to be able to share works from his collection with Mica Gallery on behalf of animals.

All of the gifted objects--gently used and displayed with pride for many years --are a testament to each donor’s love of animals. Works for sale include pieces by Robyn Horn, Shoko Teruyama, Rob Levin, Joe Nielander, Silvie Granatelli, Michael Kline, Bobby Kadis, and many more. For your morning tea or coffee, there will also be a wide assortment of mugs. Rob Levin of Burnsville said, “Seeing these pieces is like a trip down memory lane. Glad they will be supporting a good cause.”

Mica contacted MCAR's executive director Amber Lowrey to ask how the hurricane affected their work. She replied, "Before the storm we moved all of the animals out of the shelter so that we would have room for displaced and stray animals. We always use social media to help locate lost and found pets, but we amped up that work after Helene. So many pets were missing or found, always in states of distress. We were able to care for these animals and help locate owners." MCAR also became a distribution center for pet food, dog houses, cat litter, and other pets' needs. She added, "Our services have included assistance from area veterinarians, and since the storm we have been able to help injured animals with such things as toxicity concerns and lacerations."

Mica Gallery salutes MCAR for its invaluable work! Please mark your calendars and join Mica in support of Mitchell County Animal Rescue for its work in the coming year.

Mica is an artist-run gallery of fine art and contemporary craft located at 37 N. Mitchell Avenue in Bakersville, NC. The gallery is open Fridays and Saturdays during January, February, and March and every day, April 1-December 31 (closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve). Hours on Mondays-Saturdays are from 11:00am to 5:00pm and Sundays from noon-5:00pm. Follow the gallery on its website www.micagallerync.com, on Facebook at Mica Gallery NC or on Instagram at micagallerync.