About The Society
History
The Society of Feline Artists was founded on 25 September 1994, when a small and enthusiastic group of artists met at the Post House in Leicester to discuss creating a society dedicated to feline art.
The Society soon became known as S.O.F.A.. We are named for the cats favourite place!
From the outset, the Society aimed to bring feline artists together, offering friendship and support while promoting excellence in feline art and encouraging a wider appreciation of the genre.
For more than 25 years, S.O.F.A. held its annual exhibition of cat art at the Llewellyn Alexander Gallery in London. When the gallery closed, the Society entered a new chapter, continuing to exhibit in venues around the UK while also developing its online exhibitions and social media presence.
More than 30 years after that first meeting in Leicester, S.O.F.A. continues to celebrate cats, art and the artists who bring them to life.
The Online Gallery
Buy Original Art Direct From The Artists
We set up the S.O.F.A online gallery to connect cat lovers around the world with our wonderful feline artists. The gallery offers original artworks and prints by our members for sale to the public. The artwork ships to you directly from the artist's studio.
As you explore the gallery you will find wonderful feline art in a variety of different styles and mediums, covering both wild and domestic cats.
Our artists
Most of our artists are UK based but we do have International artists as well. Each artwork comes direct from the artist's studio.
Membership Of S.O.F.A.
The Society is open to all feline artists working in any media or style worldwide. Eligible work may depict any members of the cat family from the largest wild cats to the smallest domestic cat.
The Society consists of Full Members, Associate Members and Friends. Full and associate membership is awarded on merit of work submitted to the selection committee. Friends membership is for non-artists or anyone interested in the activities of the Society.
Friends will receive private view invitations for all exhibitions.