Animals of the Planet - 2026 (3rd Annual Juried Exhibition, Publication, Sales)

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.