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BioArt Contest

Join the Art Contest celebrating Biology during our BioArt Research & Art Event. 

Contest is now open for entries! Do you paint, take photos, scrapbook, doodle, or sculpt? Are you passionate about Biology and love to express your creativity? Whether you're a professional artist or a hobbyist, this is your chance to showcase your talents! Join our BioArt Contest. Open to all levels. This year we are celebrating transformations- Metamorphosis!

Image of a butterfly coming out of cocoon.

Celebrate change. Transform biology into art.

This year's theme is: Metamorphosis: The Transformations of Life

Call to Entry Form

Whether you're a professional artist or a hobbyist, this is your chance to showcase your talents! Open to all levels of Students, Faculty and Staff*! 

*Faculty and Staff can participate and feature during the event, but cannot win the contest.

Contest Details:

  • Theme: Art of Herpetology, Reptiles & Amphibians
  • Accepted Mediums:
    • DIMENSIONAL ART (sculpture, pottery, stained glass, fiber art, etc.)
    • DRAWING/PASTEL
    • WATERCOLOR
    • ACRYLIC
    • OIL
    • MIXED MEDIA
    • PHOTOGRAPHY

How to Enter:

  1. Submit your call to entry here:BioArt Call to Entry
  2. Create an original piece of artwork featuring our Herpetology theme.
  3. Submit your physical artwork with a title, name and major/department and a brief description of (100 words max) by the deadline of December 2nd, 2025 to EXPL 1200

🗓 Important Dates:

  • Call to Entry Form Due: October 10th (Late admissions may be accepted until October 24th)
  • Submission Deadline: December 2nd, 2025 to EXPL 1200
  • Winners Announcement: at the event 

Prizes:

  • 1st Place: Stanley Cup in Mason Color + Featured in Biology Office Suite
  • Participants all receive a Biology goodie bag.

Spread the Word: Share your artwork on social media using the hashtag #BioArtReptiles for a chance to be featured on our official pages.

Rules:

  • Only original artwork will be accepted. All works must be created by you, the artist.
  • One entry per person.
  • You must submit a Call to Entry Form listing the type of artwork that you intend to enter, by October 10th.
  • No offensive or inappropriate content.
  • No AI generated work.
  • Entries must be dry (no wet paintings!)
  • All hanging entries must be matted (loose paper, photos, and collages must be matted), or gallery-wrapped canvas.
  • Canvas MUST include screw eyes and wire to hang. No adhesive or saw tooth hangers on canvas.
  • If artwork is large (anything with a dimension over 30 inches, or large 3D pieces over 12 inches must be stated on the entry form. 

 

* The programs and services offered by George Mason University are open to all who seek them. George Mason does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic national origin (including shared ancestry and/or ethnic characteristics), sex, disability, military status (including veteran status), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, pregnancy status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. After an initial review of its policies and practices, the university affirms its commitment to meet all federal mandates as articulated in federal law, as well as recent executive orders and federal agency directives.