The Cowee School will host the inaugural Spotfin Art and Nature Gathering Sept. 25-26 in Franklin.
The event will celebrate the venerated yet imperiled mascot of the school known to scientists as Erimonax monachus.
The event will feature an art exhibit opening reception, workshops with artists and writers, field outings with local guides, vendor tables and a keynote address from author Zelda Lockhart.
In addition there will be a pre-event discussion with fisheries biologist William O. Mclarney on the disputed Needmore tract on Thursday, Sept. 24.
The cost to attend is $25. Register at checkout.square.site/merchant/mls3rp9edf42e/checkout/4clfu7xebjuc33xeatr6yhyf.