Hope CAT’s Annual Monster Mash
October 18th, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 

Now in its fifth year, the Monster Mash Community Bash continues to grow — and this year promises more magic than ever. This heartwarming event is a celebration of imagination, creativity, and community, all in support of HopeCAT’s free Youth Arts programs for students in grades 3–12.

What Makes Monster Mash Special?
Each year, we partner with the Hermitage School District’s 3rd grade students and their art teacher, Mrs. Jessica Gibb. Students dream up their own monsters, complete with names and descriptions. Then, a generous group of local (and beyond!) philanthropic artists select a student monster and reimagine it in their own artistic style and medium. All finished pieces will be available through an online auction, with select pieces featured in a special live auction during the Bash.

Sponsorship Opportunities

We rely on community support to make events like this possible. If you’d like to sponsor Monster Mash 2025, we’d love to hear from you.

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​This year, we have 75 monsters being brought to life, and we can't wait to see what our artists come up with!

What to expect: 
Fun for the Whole Family

• Pumpkin Decorating
• Trick-or-Treat Fun
• Games for All Ages
• Costume Contest
• Artist & Student Meet-and-Greet

Artists

• Turn-in date: September 12, 2025
• Arrival time: October 18th, 9:30 AM (to meet the student whose work inspired your piece and be placed with your art).