BioArt Contest

This year's theme is: The Art of Herpetology, Reptiles & Amphibians

Call to Entry Form

Are you passionate about reptiles and love to express your creativity? 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
  • Definition: Herpetology is a concentration concerned with the study of amphibians (including frogs, toads, salamanders, newts, and caecilians (Gymnophiona)) and reptiles (including snakes, lizards, amphisbaenids, turtles, terrapins, tortoises, crocodilians, and tuataras) (source, source)
  • Want to learn more about Herpetology before joining? We recommend checking out this easy to follow video to start your research: Amphibians and Reptiles: Hooray for Herpetology with Leslie Science Center
• 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 November 25th.

🗓 Important Dates:

• Call to Entry Form Due: October 15th, 2024
• Submission Deadline: November 29th, 2024
• Winners Announcement: at the event 

Prizes:

• 1st Place: $250 + Featured Artist on our website
• 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 15th.
• 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. 

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