The Chautauqua County Humane Society’s gallery exhibit entitled: “Art, Animals, & Connection” will open Friday, September 12th at Kayco Gallery, suite 12, 20 West Third Street in Jamestown.

The pieces on display will focus on the creative spirit of the volunteers, staff, and the animals of the Chautauqua County Humane Society. The exhibit will feature the works of Kaycee Colburn, as well as, Kelly Johnson, Hailey King, Cathy Panebianco, and Zoe Spencer. There will also be work on display by shelter pets that rely on the life-saving services of the Chautauqua County Humane Society.

We invite you to “Art, Animals, & Connection” an introspective look into what brings our community together for the animals and how that support and care reflects in this unique enrichment experience made possible by a generous grant from Art Services Inc.

There will be a pair of “Art, Animals, & Connection Workshops”, led by Artist and CCHS Behavior Technician Kaycee Colburn on Friday, September 19th. This is your chance to uncage your inner Paw-Casso and create your very own

Meow-sterpiece!  Enjoy snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, and the company of shelter pets! Whether you’re painting a portrait of a furry friend from CCHS or using them for inspiration for something completely different, we know you will have a great time!  We may even show you how our furry friends create their own original art.

Join CCHS at Kayco Gallery, 20 West Third Street, suite 12, Jamestown, Saturday, September 19th at 6pm. Your $30 donation includes instruction, supplies, snacks, and drinks.

About The Artists: 

Kaycee Colburn is the owner and primary artist for KayCo, her art and culture center located in downtown Jamestown, where she facilitates space to amplify voices that often go unheard. This Gallery means the world to Kaycee as it bridges her two worlds of Art and Animals. Kaycee is a Locally known and popular visual artist that works with both contemporary and Traditional arts including Seneca art. She is also the Animal Behavior Tech for the Chautauqua County Humane Society where she utilizes her expertise in animal behavior.

Kelly Johnson is a nature and landscape photographer with a love for capturing the quiet magic of the outdoors. Her work highlights beauty in everyday moments-whether it’s a peaceful forest trail, a dramatic sky, or the gentle stillness of early morning light. When she’s not behind the camera, Kelly cares for animals as the Animal Care and Facilities Manager at the Chautauqua County Humane Society, a role she’s proudly held for over 12 years. Her deep love for animals and the natural world shines through in everything she does. Kelly’s photography is inspired by the same things that guide her life: compassion, curiosity, and a strong connection to the world around her.

Cathy Panebianco uses her photography as a memory excavator to delve deeply into her life and her family’s lives, to come to terms with who she was, who she is, and who she wants to be. Her work has been exhibited internationally and in the U.S and won numerous awards. Her monograph, Holding Time, was published in March 2021 and is included in the collections of the George Eastman Museum and the Museum of Modern Art libraries. She is a lifelong animal lover and a former CCHS Board member. Cathy has volunteered for over 20 years taking photographs of the shelter’s animals in hopes of helping them find their forever homes.

Zoe Spencer is the Behavior and Enrichment Coordinator at the Chautauqua County Humane Society and owner of Zoe Spencer Visuals, specializing in candid and dog sport photography. Zoe’s passion lies in providing dogs with enriching lives that meet their individual genetic needs, by providing them with opportunities to express natural behaviors through enrichment, training, sports, and activities and capturing it all through the eye of the camera.