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Society of Animal Artists
Submit 5 artworks for jury consideration to apply for artist membership in the Society of Animal Artists.
Does this fit your work? 5 questions score every call to your medium, location and budget. Free.
Get matched →The Society of Animal Artists (SAA) is a world-renowned organization founded in 1960 that serves as the standard bearer of excellence in animal art. The Society seeks to reposition animal art as an important contemporary art form through exhibitions, programming, and a community of like-minded artists.
Open to all artists. Photography, digitally generated art, and purely illustrative work are not eligible.
Each artist must submit 5 works for jurying of their best, recent work. For 3D works, two views are required for each artwork. Applicants are encouraged to submit a cohesive group of work.
The jury considers whether the work is fine art, well-executed, skillfully crafted, and demonstrates mastery of the medium. For 2D work, demonstrated mastery in light, color, and value are important. For 3D work, mastery of form, surface texture, and patina are evaluated. The SAA values artwork that places subjects in proper environments and demonstrates knowledge of animal anatomy and behavior, not just portraiture.
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.
For questions or former member inquiries, contact [email protected]