American Wildlife Art Competition and Exhibition 2025

The Arcadian Gallery announces its inaugural American Wildlife Art Competition and Exhibition, a celebration of nature-themed original art and prints. This competition showcases wildlife art in both an online exhibition and a brick-and-mortar gallery setting in downtown Cumberland, Maryland. The exhibition welcomes fine art print submissions in addition to original artwork. Artists may also submit digital files which, if accepted, the Gallery will print for the show. Only two-dimensional artwork is accepted. The Gallery will donate 10% of proceeds to a conservation cause of the juror's choosing.

The competition is juried by celebrated wildlife artist Carel Pieter Brest van Kempen, and Gallery Director Christopher P. Sloan, former Art Director for National Geographic Magazine. Artwork will be judged on artistic merit, originality, and alignment with the American wildlife theme. Awards include First Place: $2,500; Second Place: $1,250; Third Place: $500; Best Endangered Species Art Award: $250 to artist and $250 to conservation cause of artist's choice; and Best Paleoart Award: $500 to artist and $500 to conservation cause of artist's choice.

Submission Deadline: July 31, 2025. Notification: August 15, 2025. Work delivery: September 15-20, 2025. Exhibition Dates: October 1-31, 2025. Location: The Arcadian Gallery, 47 Baltimore Street, Cumberland, Maryland. Entry fee: $30.00 plus $20.00 media fee. Artists may submit up to five artworks. Images must be high-resolution (minimum 1200 pixels on longest side) in JPG/JPEG format with RGB color space. Artwork must be created within the last seven years and priced at $4,000 or less. Framed artwork must be professionally framed with secure hanging hardware and not exceed 48" x 48" total dimensions. Entrants may request professional feedback from the juror and Gallery Director free with five submissions or for $100 fee by emailing [email protected].