The International Exhibition on Animals in Art is back!
2024 will mark the 30th Animals in Art exhibition hosted by the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. Please share with artists and artistic friends! All are welcome to enter.
Anything Helps
Watercolor by John Keeling
This piece won Best of Show and the JAVMA Award in our 2022 International Exhibition on Animals in Art. The JAVMA Award goes to a piece chosen by the editor of the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association to be on a journal cover.
THEME
Animals in Art pieces must depict an animal (fish and insects are considered animals for the purposes of this exhibition). Any work that is determined not to meet the spirit of the exhibit will not be accepted.
ELIGIBILITY
Open to all artists 18 years of age or older. All media with the exception of video, installation, and audio works are eligible. Works must be original. All artwork must be priced and available for sale.
Maximum size of entry is 60”x60”x48”. Any accepted artwork that differs from the digital image will be disqualified. Each applicant may submit a maximum of three works.
FEES
A non-refundable fee of $20 for the first work of art entered (plus $15 per each additional entry, up to a maximum of 3 entries) must be paid online via CaFÉ. If you need to speak to someone regarding payment, please contact Alexa Boudreaux, coordinator, at 225-578-9900, ext. 4 or vetmed@lsu.edu.
SALES
All work submitted must be priced and for sale. A 20% commission will be taken on all sales. All proceeds benefit LSU Vet Med programs and projects. Past shows have provided funds for the LSU Vet Med library and our Wildlife Hospital, which provides free medical care for wildlife cases.
DATES
February 29, 2024: Application deadline for entries and fees
Week of April 1, 2024: Acceptance letters emailed to artists
April 30, 2024: Deadline for receipt of accepted entries
May 11, 2024: Opening Reception
June 2, 2024: Exhibition closes
ACCEPTED ENTRIES
All artists will be notified by email of the decision of the juror. All two-dimensional entries must be suitably framed, wired for hanging, and in stable condition. All art must be ready for display as appropriate to the medium.
Shipping instructions will be included with your notification of acceptance.
HOW TO SUBMIT ARTWORK
Artwork should be submitted by February 29, 2024, through CaFÉ. The link may be accessed using the button below.
