11th Annual ENDANGERED Fine Art & Photography Contest Opens March 1, 2023. Call For Art Includes Youth And Professional Categories
The International ENDANGERED Fine Art & Photography Exhibition 2023 is now open for entries. ENDANGERED encourages artists and photographers who are committed to and focused on using their talent to support wildlife and the environment. In addition, The Center for Great Apes celebrates its 30 year as a sanctuary for orangutans and chimpanzees rescued from the entertainment industry, the exotic pet trade and research. The Rickie Report shares some sneak peeks from 2022’s Best In Show, an interview with artist Sue Buck and details of how to apply for the 2023 Exhibit! Please note: Young artists apply FREE!
Art4Apes is pleased to announce
the opening of the 11th annual
ENDANGERED Fine Art & Photography Contest 2023
and
Young Artist Contest
1st Prize Winner Fine Art 2022:
“Living on the Edge”. Soft pastel. By Deborah LaFogg Docherty. ©2022 All Rights Reserved.
Closing date October 1st midnight PST
APPLY NOW!
The ENDANGERED Fine Art & Photography Contest is a global, juried, online contest to interpret or reflect ENDANGERED through either:
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Celebration of the beauty of endangered or threatened species/habitats
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Illustration of the threats facing endangered species/habitats
We accept Fine Art (including sculpture, jewelry and wearable art) and Photography
We are also celebrating
The 30th Anniversary of
The Center for Great Apes
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Center for Great Apes. CGA is a Florida- based sanctuary for orangutans and chimpanzees rescued from the entertainment industry, the exotic pet trade and research. These apes have an almost human lifespan and, having lived around humans for most of their lives, they cannot be returned to the wild so they need lifetime specialized care. Great ape advocate and inspired artist Sue Buck has a special bond with these wonderful apes and has undertaken a massive project to draw portraits of many of the more than 80 apes the Center has rescued and cared for over 30 years. In recognition of the Center’s amazing work and Sue Buck’s deep commitment Art4Apes is proud to present a special online exhibition on Art4Apes.com. This exhibition features 20 charcoal and pastel portraits of the 65 great apes Sue has completed. It is Sue’s goal to produce portraits of all 86 of the orangutans and chimpanzees the sanctuary has rescued over the past 30 years. These lovely portraits reflect something of what they have had to endure before finding their happy ending at the Center.
To view the exhibition
To read the stories of the apes in Sue’s portraits
Prints of the artworks are available for sale online with 100% of the proceeds going directly to the sanctuary. To purchase prints, visit the online shop
To donate to help in their lifetime care
Sue’s Creative Process:
This series of photos of a portrait of chimpanzee Mickey shows Sue’s creative process. Starting with a blank canvas and some photos she brings Mickey to life.
Photographs of portrait of Mickey in progress by Sue Buck ©2023 All Rights Reserved
Mickey is a 36-year-old male chimpanzee who spent the first 20 years of his life imprisoned in a tiny cage in a dark garage with little opportunity for play or exercise. He arrived at the Center overweight and unfit and terrified of meeting other chimpanzees. Now he loves to run and play with the other six chimpanzees in his group. As he strolls through the overhead tunnel system exploring the sanctuary grounds, Mickey loves to see what’s going on around the Center.
Photograph of portrait of Mickey in progress by Sue Buck ©2023 All Rights Reserved
Sue says “My drawings are created with black charcoal and soft pastels. For this work I refer not only to photos but also to descriptions of each individual’s personality and past. Of course these drawings are basically portraits. My goal is always for the drawing to look like the individual’s physical appearance but also to reference their personalities and pasts via marks and colors. Generally each drawing takes about eight hours. The drawings begin very gesturally and eventually go into more and more detail.
I have had the honor and opportunity to visit the Center in May 2017 and May 2018. It was wonderful to meet individuals I have drawn. When drawing them, I try to get to know them via the photos and descriptions often coming from caregivers. Meeting them in person was wonderful for sure.”
Photograph of portrait of Mickey in progress by Sue Buck ©2023 All Rights Reserved
Patti Ragan, founder and president of the Center commented “Sue Buck is a wonderful artist who has expressed her love for our orangutans and chimpanzees and shared her talents to capture their personalities in her delightful portraits. We are incredibly grateful for her donations of this amazing body of art.”
Prints of the artworks are available for sale online with 100% of the proceeds going directly to the sanctuary. To purchase prints, visit the online shop
To donate to help in their lifetime care To view the exhibition
And don’t forget to enter the ENDANGERED Fine Art & Photography Contest 2023
Adult contest ENTER NOW!
Click to read ADULT contest Rules
Young Artist contest ENTER HEREFREE!
Click to read YOUNG ARTIST Rules
Questions? Lindsey@Art4Apes.com
Proceeds benefit the Center for Great Apes
https://www.centerforgreatapes.org
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