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title: Wildlife in Art
description: Juried wildlife art exhibition in Bennington, VT. Cash prizes up to $350. Open to North American artists 18+; all 2D/3D media accepted except photography and digital.
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deadline: "2026-07-03"
entryFee: 25 USD
location: Monument Arts & Cultural Center, Bennington, VT, United States
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compensationRange: 1st Place $350, 2nd Place $300, 3rd Place $200, 2 Honorable Mentions $100 each. MAC Center retains 35% commission on sales.
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# Wildlife in Art

**Hosted by:** Monument Arts and Cultural Center

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Monument Arts & Cultural Center, Bennington, VT, United States | **Deadline:** July 3, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $25

## About This Program

> "Wildlife — wild animals and their natural habitats"

The Monument Arts and Cultural Center, in association with the Society of Animal Artists, is pleased to announce Wildlife in Art, a juried exhibition celebrating wildlife art in all its forms. This exhibition honors artists whose work is shaped by close observation and meaningful engagement with wild animals—whether through time spent in remote natural environments, field study, or sustained encounters in wildlife sanctuaries, rescue centers, and zoos. Wildlife in Art seeks to showcase artistic interpretations of wild animals and their habitats that arise from firsthand experience and thoughtful study. Works may reflect moments of quiet presence in the field, the complexity of animal behavior, or the intimate knowledge gained through repeated observation. Together, the exhibition highlights biodiversity, conservation, and the enduring relationship between humans and the natural world. Artists are invited to submit original works in which wildlife is the primary subject, interpreted through realistic, expressive, or abstract approaches. All media are welcome unless otherwise noted below.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** painting, mixed_media, drawing, illustration, printmaking, collage, sculpture, fiber, textile
- **Age Requirements:** 18+ years old
- **Note:** Open to all North American artists 18 years of age or older. Artwork must be original and created by the submitting artist. Work must not have been previously exhibited at the MAC Center. Photography and digital media are not accepted.

### Additional Requirements

Submit original works in which wildlife is the primary subject. Up to 5 entries per artist; $25 for the first two entries, $10 for each additional. No more than two entries from each artist may be accepted. Images must be submitted as JPEG files (max 30MB). 2D works must be framed and wired for hanging, less than 60" in the longest direction including frame; no saw tooth clips; gallery-wrapped canvases not accepted as framed. Sculptural works must fit on a 16" x 20" pedestal and be stable and safe for display. Photography and digital media not accepted. All works must be for sale.

## Compensation & Benefits

1st Place $350, 2nd Place $300, 3rd Place $200, 2 Honorable Mentions $100 each. MAC Center retains 35% commission on sales.

**Includes:** Prize

## Timeline

- **Opens:** May 28, 2026
- **Deadline:** July 3, 2026
- **Program Start:** August 7, 2026
- **Program End:** December 31, 2026

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://showsubmit.com/show/macc-wildlife-in-art