BIG CATTOOS AWARENESS WEEK

Join the award-winning artists at Standing Art Tattoos & Art Gallery are hosting BIG CAT AWARENESS WEEK, a fundraiser to benefit the world-renowned Big Cat Rescue sanctuary (Tampa, FL), from Monday, August 4th to Saturday, August 9th 2014.  

Among the many activities planned for “BIG CATTOOS” AWARENESS WEEK are two online auctions, one for a custom airbrushed and clear-coated “Big Cat” themed skateboard created by Standing Art Tattoos & Art Gallery’s Owner/Artist Adam Natonio, and the second including two custom “Big Cat” themed tattoos by artists Adam Natonio and EighJay Mauro.  Throughout the week, Standing Art Tattoos & Art Gallery will be providing numerous chances to win studio gift certificates and merchandise as well as general and premium passes to the Big Cat Rescue in Tampa, FL.   Standing Art Tattoos & Art Gallery’s studio artists will be tattooing a variety of “Big Cat” themed silhouette and paw print tattoos as well as the usual award-winning caliber of custom artwork.  A portion of each tattoo done by the studio’s artists will be donated to the BIG CAT RESCUE. 

Big Cat Rescue is the world’s largest accredited sanctuary dedicated entirely to rescuing and providing a permanent home for abused and abandoned big cats.  The sanctuary is home to one of the most diverse population of exotic cats in the world, with 14 of the 35 species of wild cat represented among more than 100 residents. These include tigers, lions, leopards, cougars, bobcats, lynx, ocelots, servals, caracals and others, many of whom are threatened, or endangered in the wild. Some of these cats were former pets, while others were rescued from fur farms, circuses, roadside zoos, and backyard breeding facilities. 

Today the sanctuary is devoted to its Vision of a world where animals are treated with respect, and its Mission of providing the best possible home for the animals in our care, and trying to stop the flow of animals needing sanctuary by educating the public about the plight of the animals and supporting stronger laws to protect them.

The sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) not profit charity.  It receives no government support and relies on its educational activities, such as tours of the facility, and the generosity of donors for support of the cats.  Donations are tax deductible.  Because non-program expenses (i.e. administration and fundraising) are funded from tour income, 100% of donations go directly to support the cats.

If you are interested in booking an appointment to get a tattoo from Standing Art Tattoos & Art Gallery’s studio artists during “BIG CATTOOS” AWARENESS WEEK, please contact Standing Art Tattoos & Art Gallery at (727)-378-5848 or email the studio at StandingArtTattoos@gmail.com.  Standing Art Tattoos & Art Gallery is open Monday through Thursday from 1:00pm to 8:00pm and Friday through Saturday from 1:00pm to 9:00pm.  Check out Standing Art Tattoos & Art Gallery at http://www.standingarttattoos.com.  You can also become a fan and follow Standing Art Tattoos & Art Gallery on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Standing-Art-Tattoos-Art-Gallery/371198644871 and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/standingart for studio news, promotions, guest artist appearances, and fundraising announcements.

About Standing Art Tattoos & Art Gallery:  Based in Port Richey, FL, Standing Art Tattoos & Art Gallery has earned a reputation for being one of the premiere tattoo studios in the Tampa Bay Area.  Established in 2009, Standing Art Tattoos & Art Gallery’s artists and designers pride themselves on providing their patrons with a truly one-of-a-kind artistic experience that exceeds industry standards in cleanliness, artistic aptitude, and overall customer experience.   Standing Art Tattoos & Art Gallery has been featured in various industry publications including: TATTOO ENVY MAGAZINE, SKIN SHOTS MAGAZINE, TATTOO YOU MAGAZINE, INK PUSHERS MAGAZINE, SKIN ART MAGAZINE, TOTAL INK MAGAZINE, SCANDINAVIAN TATTOO MAGAZINE,  SOUTHERN INKED MAGAZINE and  INK’D 4 LIFE MAGAZINE.  Owner/Artist Adam Natonio has been a professional artist in the Tampa Bay area for over 15 years, and a professional tattoo artist for the past decade, receiving numerous accolades for his artwork and his philanthropic efforts.