We are launching a new wildlife campaign to raise awareness of the importance of keeping wildlife wild and to raise support for the animals in our care. Each year we receive wildlife that are habituated or domesticated by humans either intentionally or unintentionally. We are looking for artists of all ages to submit pieces that address a broad interpretation of the theme “Keep Them Wild” to help educate the public and raise support for the hundreds of wildlife in our care. Your art will be featured as our campaign poster throughout September 2022 and showcased on our website and social media to help educate the public.
Artists are encouraged to submit a two-dimensional poster (paintings, photography, drawings, prints, collages, mixed media) that will inspire wildlife activism through art and highlight the beauty of the natural world. We are thrilled to provide an opportunity for artists who are passionate about wildlife to showcase their best work and share a meaningful message conveyed through their unique artistic visions.
The winner receives a $300 gift card, funds donated by Aviatrix LLC – Consulting & Photography along with an anonymous donor. The winning poster will be featured as Gold Country Wildlife Rescue’s “Keep Them Wild” Campaign artwork showcased on our website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (over 90K followers) through the end of September 2022.
Keep Them Wild Art Contest Details:
- Poster Size: We are not restricting dimensions to not limit creativity (circles, triangles, squares, and more are welcome!). If GCWR chooses to print the artwork beyond digital use it will not exceed 11″x17″/ 17″x11″ in size.
- Maximum of 2 submissions per person
- Open to all ages
- Online Submissions are open Friday, July 15, 2022
- Submission deadline Friday, August 5, 2022
- WINNERS announced Friday, August 12, 2022
- Send submissions to: socialmedia@goldcountrywildliferescue.org
Digital Submissions of Art Requirements:
- We accept digital submissions ONLY in the form of png, pdf or jpeg files emailed to socialmedia@goldcountrywildliferescue.org. Please DO NOT mail your entry.
- You are encouraged, though not required, to incorporate the slogan “KEEP THEM WILD” and our name, Gold Country Wildlife Rescue. Please see our poster examples.
- Please do not add watermarks to your images.
- Label your artwork with your full name, title, medium, and size.
- All artwork must be original and done only by the artist.
- The final WINNER will be required to provide a high-resolution digital file (minimum resolution requirements will be provided with notification of artwork that is selected) of your artwork to GCWR within three days of being notified that your artwork is selected as the winner.
- By participating in this contest, you agree to allow Gold Country Wildlife Rescue to use your submitted artwork in GCWR-related marketing and merchandise including on social media, in publications, news releases, online, merchandise, newsletter, and/or other communications or items related to the mission of GCWR.
Artist Statement:
- Statement and identity of the artist will be used in publications if selected. Artists may remain anonymous if they choose, please let us know.
- Maximum of 350 words.
- Written in the first person and explains the artist’s purpose and inspiration. May include a short background.
- The statement might be edited if needed to fit within GCWR guidelines.
Usage Release:
- Gold Country Wildlife Rescue maintains the use of all artwork submitted.
- The selected poster will be permanently part of our Keep Them Wild campaign at the discretion of GCWR. The chosen artwork will be used as the main graphic for promoting the campaign and will be used in other digital media and merchandise by GCWR.
Poster Examples
