FOCA Art Market for Artists and Makers!

Free to attend! SAT. AUG. 29, 2026!

Only a $25 donation for a 10x10 exhibition BOOTH to show off YOUR ART!

The public is welcome to attend for free! Want to see some art? There's no cost! Walk around, enjoy the day and buy some great art to take home if you feel inspired! There's no cost to check out all the great works from local artists and crafters around Southeast Michigan and Northwest Ohio.

If you'd like to exhibit your art then click the 'Rent Booth or Order Painting' to reserve your booth space today since we're limited to 17 spots.

Want to BUY some great art created BY our fantastic FOCA cats?

Yep, you read that right. So what is a FOCA cat paintings? It's your chance to own a one of a kind original painting made by the felines of FOCA and your $30 donation goes right back into their care since we're 100% volunteer based. How does it work...?

'Commission' your own FOCA cats 8x10 abstract painting using your favorite two (or more) colors for only a $30.
Simply click the 'Rent Booth or Order Painting' button and pick the 'Custom FOCA Cat Painting' ticket
Pick up your picture the day of the event at the FOCA Cool Cats booth (or stop out during shelter hours that week).
In addition to 'commissioned art' we'll have pre-made art that day for purchase too!

To see the recent works from our FOCA cats, make sure to check out our Facebook event page closer to the event to see all the newest creations! Then on Saturday August 29th, come to the event and make them yours for a $20 donation at the FOCA booth!

As for the human element, we're seeking 17 arts and crafty people like you who want to make a difference while showing off your work. So scroll down to find out how to become a participant!

Check out some our images over the years and come take part!

ARE YOU AN ARTIST OR A CRAFT MAKER?

CALL FOR ARTISTS!

Show the world your passion for art by showing off your creations! Whether you're an experience professional or just someone who loves their hobbies get yourself a 10x10 booth by clicking the Rent Booth or Order Painting button! Once there you'll pick 1 for your quantity to rent a both and it will take you to the next screen to make an additional donation if you like. If not, just pick 'skip' and put in your contact and payment info!

**Just so there are no surprises, our fundraising software Givebutter asks for a donation at checkout but you can turn it off. You'll see the following info in your cart at checkout: 'An optional tip allows FRIENDS OF COMPANION ANIMALS to use Givebutter's 100% free fundraising platform and keeps it running for all nonprofits. Thank you! ' To avoid this, change the percentage amount to 'other' and then put in '0' as the amount to avoid this charge. If you can make a donation of some kind to Givebutter that's great since it's been a dependable program, but if not, that's okay too.

EVENT: SATURDAY AUGUST 29, noon to 5 pm.

*10x10 booth space for $25
* Limit 1 booths per exhibitor
* Setup starts at 10 AM
* Bring your own tent (optional), tables and chairs
* In the event of poor weather, the market will take place the following day on Sunday Aug. 30th.
*Artists and Crafters of any medium may join
*Booth rental is considered a donation so it is non-refundable
* When you provide your shop info, FOCA will promote you on our Facebook and Instagram accounts
* Pick your first THREE (3) spot choices on the map below and we'll try to accommodate your request.

If you are an Artist or a Maker who would like to be part of the FOCA cat shelters' 8th annual open-air art market please buy a ticket for your 10x10 booth space. Once you've made your donation we'll send you further details about what do expect that day and the promotion we'd like to do for you prior to the event.

Since 'space rental' is a donation and a good deed you're doing, it won't be refunded should the market be canceled. In the event of bad weather, the market will take place the next day Sunday, Aug 30th. After you check out you'll receive an email (check your junk mail) that will act as you ticket for the booth which you can show us (email or printed version) on the 29th at 'check in'. If you don't have it the day of, that's fine. Just bring your ID to identify yourself.

If you have any questions about this event feel free to EMAIL US anytime.

About Us: Friends of Companion Animals Feline Rescue & Adoption Center is a 501c3 nonprofit animal welfare organization is a cats only shelter that has been preventing unwanted feline litters from growing up on the streets or entering the already overcrowded animal shelters in Monroe County since 2011.

FOCA Annual Art Market 2026

Come celebrate and buy art!