Cat Life Maine is a 100% volunteer, foster-based, boots-on-the-ground TNR group focused on the cats most people overlook — community cats, colony cats, and kittens with nowhere else to go.

donate your art, Handmade Items or Blank items

Support cats. Support community. Share your creativity.

 

Cat Life Maine proudly partners with local artists and crafters who donate their work to help fund lifesaving rescue and TNR efforts. If you create original, feline-inspired art or handmade goods, we would love to hear from you.

 

Every donated item sold in our shop directly supports homeless cats — and helps highlight the incredible talent in our local community.

who Can Donate?

We welcome donations from:

Local artists

Crafters and makers

Licensed artists

Independent creators

Whether you create fine art or handmade goods, your donation helps us turn creativity into care.

What We Accept:

We accept 100% original artwork, blank customizable items, and handmade items,

including but not limited to:

 

Original drawings, paintings, and illustrations

Sculptures and 3D-printed items

Jewelry and accessories

Home décor and gifts

Handmade crafts and sewn items

Other unique, handmade creations

New sublimatable blanks

New blank tees, totes and hats

 

We prefer feline-centric items, as that is the theme of our shop, but understand that some complementary items may also be a good fit.

Originality & Copyright Requirements

 

To protect both our artists and our organization:

 

All artwork must be 100% original to the artist

 

No graphic design templates, clipart, Canva-created designs, Cricut designs or AI-generated art

No copyrighted, trademarked, or licensed characters unless you are the licensed rights holder with available proof

 

If you are a licensed artist, we welcome your donated work

 

By donating, you confirm that you are the original creator and have full rights to the work, you will be asked to provide business cards or small design with your details to include with items sold with your art.

Use of Donated Artwork

 

Cat Life Maine respectfully asks for permission to use donated artwork as-is on Cat Life Maine items,

including but not limited to:

Apparel

Gifts

Printed items

Merchandise sold in our retail and online stores

 

We will never alter, modify, recolor, crop, or change your artwork in any way without obtaining your permission.

Artist Recognition

 

 

We believe artists deserve credit.

 

We ask that:

All artwork is signed by the artist

 

You provide your name and personal or professional contact information (website, social media, email, etc.)

Artist information will be displayed on the product itself or near the product display, so shoppers know exactly who created it.

Handmade and Crafted Items

 

 

We also happily accept handmade and crafted goods, including sewn, printed, poured, or assembled items.

 

Crafted items should:

Be handmade by the donor

Be safe and appropriate for retail sale

Fit the overall theme and mission of our shop

 

Donation Receipts

 

Cat Life Maine is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

All donated items qualify for a Donation of Goods receipt for the fair market value, which may be used for tax purposes in accordance with IRS guidelines.

 

 

How to Donate

 

Complete our Artist & Crafter Donation Form

 

Include photos or examples of your work

Wait for approval of items

Drop off or arrange delivery of approved items

See your art help save lives

 

👉 Donate Your Art or Handmade Items

 

Thank You

Your creativity helps us do more — more spay/neuter, more food, more medical care, and more second chances for cats who need them most.

When you donate your art, you’re not just sharing your talent — you’re giving cats a future.