Boring is a term that can never be applied to the Kitties.

The Big Kitty collective has been making waves of positive change in the LGBT community since its inception in 2010. They bring a unique voice to the Canadian art scene, representing positive self-expression through a number of creative fields including visual and performance art. Bella, brand ambassador, was eager to discuss some of the ideas and values behind the group.

Bella proudly expounds that the Kitties bring positive female role models to the art community, showcasing the possibilities when creative and independent women work together in a supportive environment. The group is all about female empowerment; their actions send out the message that anything is possible for females in this generation.

The Kitties work collaboratively promoting and facilitating multidisciplinary art events that allow visual artists, performers and musicians to work together in a creative environment. These art events fundraise for a variety of artist-run centres and galleries including ARTSPOT, Motion Gallery, CJSW as well as individual projects, including the FORTUNE CAT interactive installation for Burning Man 2012.

On July 3rd the crew will be hosting a unique two-part multidisciplinary art event, opening with a visual art exhibit and reception at BoConcept in Calgary. The exhibition will showcase the work of the Calgary members, and select members from Vancouver and Montreal.

Following the reception Broken City will host the "Meow Down", a fundraising event featuring an array of live music and performances including: Azrael Raps Good, Mitchmatic, Fat Pat, DJ Cosm, MissFudge & Boondoc, Vinny Slappers, Ryan Fluxo and Dean Clark, and some surprises.

"This will be the ultimate summer kick off party featuring some of western Canada’s best artists, rappers, producers and, of course, the notorious ladies of the Big Kitty Crew," founder Jennie Vallis boasts.

Constantly expanding their connections and reaching out to different communities, the Kitties plan to expand to the east coast over the next few years. Projects to come will include more visual and multidisciplinary exhibitions throughout Canada, as well as workshops and outreach work with younger individuals.