🎨 Come and paint your own pet to support BARCS at Blue Pitt BBQ!

Let’s paint some pets for BARCStoberfest! Here’s how it works: you send in a photo of your furry friend, and regionally renowned artist and teacher Lauren Carlo will handle all the prep work to create a solid rendering of your pet. During the event, Lauren will guide you step by step to bring your pet portrait to life.🖼️

📸  Be sure to send in your photo at least one week before the event—earlier is always better! The submission deadline is Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Please email your images to laurencarloart@gmail.com. Doors open at 4:30 PM, with instruction starting promptly at 5:00 PM and wrapping up by 7:00 PM—just in time for a late dinner or a celebratory post-painting drink. The cost is $40 per person.

You’ll get to customize your portrait and choose your own colors, making it truly yours to take home! 🐾 Every participant receives a 16" x 20" blank canvas, five primary paint colors, three brushes (small for fine details, medium, and large for broader strokes), an apron, and all the other supplies you’ll need.

***The price doesn’t include beverages, but no worries—Blue Pit has a full bar to keep you refreshed. For any questions or to submit your pet’s photo, email laurencarloart@gmail.com