American Wildlife Art Competition & Exhibition

International Deadline: July 31, 2025 – The Arcadian Gallery is proud to announce its inaugural American Wildlife Art Competition and Exhibition, a celebration of nature-themed original art and prints. This unique competition showcases the beauty of wildlife and provides artists with the opportunity to exhibit their work in both an online exhibition as well as an elegant, brick-and-mortar gallery setting on the main street of Cumberland, Maryland.

This event highlights the beauty of wildlife through both original 2D art and prints. It offers artists a chance to showcase their work in an online as well as brick-and-mortar gallery. A unique aspect of the event is its focus on conservation, with 10% of all proceeds donated to a conservation cause selected by the juror.

Exhibition: October 1–31, 2025

JUROR
Juried by renowned wildlife artist Carel Pieter Brest van Kempen, submissions will be evaluated on merit, originality, and alignment with the wildlife theme.

AWARDS
Whether or not you win a prize, this competition establishes your work among the top tier of wildlife artists, given the esteemed credentials of the juror and director. The Director and juror, both of whom are passionate about nature, have created a special category for this year’s competition. The winner of the Best Endangered Species Art Award wins $250 and another $250 will be donated by the Gallery to the conservation cause of their choice.

• First Place: $2,500
• Second Place: $1,250
• Third Place: $500
• Best Endangered Species Art Award—$250 awarded to both the artist and conservation cause of artist’s choiceBest
• Paleoart Award—$500

APPLY ONLINE – $30 entry

About:
Our gallery is located on Baltimore Street in the beautiful downtown historic district of Cumberland, Maryland. We feature nature-themed art and sponsor art competitions and shows.

The Arcadian Gallery
47 Baltimore Street
Cumberland, Maryland