2nd Annual Animal Artivism

Art + Activism = Artivism

This one is close our lead juror's heart. Encouraging people to care about animals and the environment are a big part of why this virtual art gallery exists. Thank you to all the artists who participated! We are all making a difference, one piece of art at a time.

It is the goal of Wild Heart Gallery to support and promote animal and wildlife artwork in a wide range of genres and styles.

Artwork for this exhibition was selected by jury based on theme, originality, skill, and quality of work. Jurors were Sarah Soward, Sharon Eisley, and Ashli Kingfisher.

Awards: Best in Show, Overall Runner Up, Artivism Award, Overall Honorable Mentions, and Special Merit Awards.

Best in Show
Deepwater, by Rachel Kalman
26 x 30 inches, Oil on Canvas

From the artist, "Still life painting that integrates an image of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill." 

We are in love with the colors, patterns, technical ability, and message in this piece. 

Artivism Award and Overall Runner Up

Albatross, by Nancy Hart
30 x 22 inches, Color-tinted graphite on watercolor paper

From the artist, "A drawing inspired by a documentary about the abatrosses on Midway Island. The adults collect food from the ocean that also contain plastics. This gets fed to their chicks resulting in death. They also drown from the use of long-line fishing techniques. They are threatened with extinction due to these causes."

The message is as powerful in the drawing as it is in the empty spaces. 

Overall Honorable Mentions go to Rachel Kalman, Nancy Hart, Sienna Van Slooten, Kathy Bussert-Webb, Amy Vulfovich, and Kathleen Bartl. 

Special Merit awards go to Kathy Bussert-Webb, Najib Joe Hakim, Alissa Maddren, Heidi Weaver, Susan Solomon, and Cynthia Fisher.