Endemic Species Art Contest Application
Endemic Species Artivism invites artists to submit entries for an online art exhibition and contest celebrating the artist’s local endemic species.
We are seeking artworks that celebrate the diversity, evolution, and ecological importance of these animal and plant species. We will be providing exposure and donations to charities that are supporting our communities during this challenging time.
We are seeking artworks that celebrate the diversity, evolution, and ecological importance of these animal and plant species. We will be providing exposure and donations to charities that are supporting our communities during this challenging time.
Endemic species are those plants and animals that exist only in one geographical region. An example of an endemic species is the Marine Iguanas in the Galapagos.
Endemic Species Artivism seeks artworks that celebrate local and endemic species that coexist with the artist in the artist’s home, however they define it. If you need help determining what your area's endemic species are, please visit the "About" section of this website.
For artists:
This will be an online-only exhibition and will be promoted widely through Ecology Project International, Project Dragonfly, social media, and to followers of the benefiting charities and partner agencies. No works will need to be shipped but all submissions must be high-resolution images.
Artists interested in participating should submit up to 5 high resolution images of artworks in any medium that capture the spirit of one or more endemic species local to their home. They can be representational or abstract, 2 or 3 dimensional. The exhibition will be shown in perpetuity on our virtual gallery. Winners of the art contest in each category will be announced on August 30, 2020.
Must be 18 years or older, or have parent/guardian permission to enter. Only one application per applicant. Submissions must include a description of the art, including the name of the species, and how it relates to the theme of local endemic species.
Art contest submissions will be judged on the following: Design concepts of unity, balance, contrast and movement; overall artistic skill, conservation message and relevance to endemic species.
Deadline to submit is AUGUST 15, 2020.