Wildlife Art Shows
This is my running list of wildlife art shows. I decided to make a public-facing post about them for a few reasons.
- I want it to be easier to track this stuff down for myself and my community
- This will remind me to apply to more of these in a timely fashion (I hope!)
- Wildlife artists need more resources
Disclaimer: I have not applied to all of these. I do jury/have juried some of these, and I own and run Wild Heart Gallery. This list is subject to change as opportunities change. I will try to keep it updated and accurate, but I offer no guarantees about that. I'm one artist trying to make a difference, and there is only so much I can accomplish. Enjoy and good luck to each of us!
Wildlife Art Exhibitions, Competitions, and Memberships
Gallery and Museum Exhibitions
David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation: Wildlife Artist of the Year
Annual juried exhibition
Location: Usually at the Mall Galleries in London
Entry fee: Yes
Deadline: March 29, 2023
Prix de West
Annual juried/invitational exhibition
Western Art
Location: National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma, U.S.
Entry fee: Yes
Deadline: March 1, 2023 for the 2024 exhibition
Society of Animal Artists (SAA)
Juried membership with art exhibition opportunities (often in museum venues?) for members
Society of Animal Artists Annual Exhibition and Special Shows
Location: United States
Entry fee: Yes
Deadlines: January 15 and June 15 each year for Membership, not sure of deadlines for Annual Exhibition or Special Shows
Artists For Conservation (AFC)
Juried invitational membership with art exhibition opportunities for members
Conservation-specific
In-person and virtual exhibitions
Location: AFC is based in Canada
Entry fee: Yes
Deadlines: ?
Birds In Art
Annual juried exhibition that is notoriously difficult to get into
Birds only
Location: United States
Entry fee: Yes
Deadline: April 17, 2023
Kentucky National Wildlife Exhibition
Biennial juried exhibition (even years)
North American Species only
Organized by Ohio Valley Art League (OVAL)
Location: Kentucky, United States
Entry fee: Yes
Deadline: Fall? for 2024 show
Animals In Art
Annual juried exhibition
Organized by Louisiana State Univeristy School of Veterinary Medicine
Location: Louisiana, United States
Entry fee: Yes
Deadline: Summer? for 2023 show
American Academy of Equine Art
Multiple juried exhibitions per year.
Membership is an option but not required.
Horse-specific subject matter.
Location: United States
Entry fee: Yes
Deadlines: Various
Queensland Wildlife Artist Society
Member exhibitions
Australia-specific wildlife encouraged (not sure if it's mandatory)
Location: Australia
Entry Fee: Yes
Deadlines: Various
Coors Western Art Exhibit and Sale
One big exhibition and pop-up events
Western art specific, wildlife/animal art welcome.
Location: Denver, Colorado, USA
Entry Fee: Yes
Deadlines: The 2022 entry was through CaFE with an April 2021 deadline for entries. Will update this entry when I have details about the 2023 show.
Virtual/Online Exhibitions
Wild Heart Gallery
Monthly juried virtual wildlife/animal exhibitions
Full disclosure: I'm the owner and lead juror of Wild Heart Gallery
Entry fee: Yes
Deadline: 20th of each month
Fusion Art
Monthly juried virtual exhibitions, some are wildlife themed
5th Into the Wild art competition
Entry fee: Yes
Deadline: March 5, 2023
Camelback Gallery
Monthly juried virtual exhibitions, some are wildlife themed
Amazing animals 2023 art competition
Entry fee: Yes
Deadline: March 5, 2023
Light Space Time Gallery
Monthly juried virtual exhibitions, some are wildlife themed
Entry fee: Yes
Deadline: Various
Festival/Booth Wildlife Art Exhibitions
Nature Works
Annual invitational booth-style exhibition
Notoriously difficult to get into
Location: United States
Entry fee: Probably, but I can't find details
Deadline: Unsure, but the show is in March 2023.
Southeastern Wildlife Expo (SEWE)
Annual booth-style exhibition
Location: United States
Entry fee: Yes
Deadline: June 1 to August 31 each year
Easton Waterfowl Festival
Annual booth-style exhibition
Location: Easton, Maryland, United States
Entry fee: Yes
Deadline: ?, Festival is in November 2023
Federal and State Stamp Competitions
Hawai’i Wildlife Conservation and Game Bird Stamp
Entry fee: Yes
Deadline: February 25, 2023
*I will add more to this list as I have time and as I find more. Feel free to contact me with any additions.
