Animals of the Planet - 2026 (3rd Annual Juried Exhibition, Publication, Sales)
Submit 1 to 10 images of artwork inspired by real and imaginary animals and their habitats in any 2D or 3D medium for consideration in a juried international online exhibition, publication, and sales opportunity.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 9 days left
- Entry fee
- Free
- Award
- International exhibition, publication in The Book of Arts: Animals of the Planet, and sales opportunity
- Location
- Vancouver
- Exhibition window
- Oct 22, 2026 → Dec 22, 2026
About
Overview
Animals of the Planet 2026 is the 3rd annual juried international exhibition, publication, and sales opportunity celebrating artistic expressions of real and imaginary animals. Selected artworks will be exhibited in an online group exhibition by Gallerium, featured on Artsy, and a curated selection published in The Book of Arts: Animals of the Planet.
Theme to Explore
- Wildlife Wonders: mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and insects in natural habitats
- Our Beloved Pets: warmth, joy, and devotion of companion animals
- The Human-Animal Connection: emotional and symbiotic relationships between humans and animals
- Creatures of Fantasy & Myth: legendary beasts, dragons, phoenixes, and fantastical creations
- Vanishing Giants – Endangered Species: raise awareness for endangered and disappearing wildlife
- Animal Diversity & Micro Wonders: microscopic creatures to massive mammals
- Urban & Street Wildlife: animals coexisting with human landscapes
- Symbolic & Spiritual Creatures: totemic, sacred, and symbolic animals
- Animals in Motion & Expression: raw emotion, movement, and soul
- Habitats & Interactions: animals within ecosystems and their interactions
Media & Submission Requirements
All interpretations in any 2D and 3D art medium are welcomed, whether abstract or representational. Submission limit: 1 artist. Images: minimum 1, maximum 10 per submission.
Eligibility
International. Open to artists worldwide.
Key Dates
- Submission deadline: July 31, 2026
- Exhibition dates: October 22, 2026 onwards
Awards & Recognition
Selected artworks will be part of an exclusive two-month global online exhibition, featured on Artsy, and a curated selection will be published in The Book of Arts: Animals of the Planet. Gallerium exhibitions have attracted over 4 million collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts worldwide.
Fees
Free submission. Selected artists pay a small confirmation fee to confirm their participation.
Contact
- Email: [email protected]
- Award
- International exhibition, publication in The Book of Arts: Animals of the Planet, and sales opportunity
- Entry fee
- Free submission; selected artists pay a confirmation fee to participate
- Entries per artist
- Up to 1
- Theme
- Artwork inspired by real and imaginary animals and their habitats, including wildlife, pets, human-animal bonds, fantasy creatures, endangered species, animal diversity, and creatures in natural or fantastical settings.
- Eligibility
- International; open to artists worldwide.
- Audience
- Open to artists worldwide
- Contact
- [email protected]
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