ENDANGERED Art4Apes Fine Art & Photography Contest 2023 Calls For Young Artists To Enter At No Charge. Important Update On Adult Contest. All Entries Are Due October 1, 2023

Posted on March 30th, 2023 • Category: Acrylic, Art, Art in Public Spaces, Art4Apes, Associations, Guilds, Leagues, Calls to Artists, Digital Art/Video, Fiber Arts, Galleries, Glass, International Art Event, Jewelry, Local News and Events, Metal, Mixed Media, Oil, Pastel/Drawing, Photography, Polymer Clay, Pottery/Ceramics, Sculpture, Virtual Art Exhibition, Virtual Gallery, Water Color, Weaving/Fabric Art, Wood

Endangered Art4Apes Fine Art & Photography Contest is a global, juried, on-line contest that focuses on the artists’ interpretation of what “endangered” means. Cash prizes total over $6,500 and includes an Adult Category and Young Artist Category. The deadline to enter is Sunday, October 1, 2023. Young Artists ENTER FREE thanks to the generosity of Shechter & Associates. The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks of Young Artists entries past and present. Sales from this contest benefits the Center for Great Apes.

The ENDANGERED Fine Art & Photography Contest 2023

Has two entry categories:

Adults and Young Artists.

This month we focus on the YOUNG ARTISTS CONTEST 2023 which is now OPEN!

Calling Young Artists!

(plus an update on the Adult contest)

If you know a young artist, please tell them about the contest, we would love to see their artwork. All entries are FREE thanks to our generous sponsor, Shechter & Associates, Certified Public Accountants

Details about the Young Artist Contest:

We invite Young Artists to consider:

What does ENDANGERED mean to you?

Answer through your Art/Photography and help rescue orangutans and chimpanzees.

Open to Young Artists with Birthdays on or after October 1, 2004

Submit a photo of your work through our online form to enter the contest.

Closing date for submissions: October 1st, 2023.

Contest Benefits:

Prizes:

Young Artists aged 11-18 years (on October 1, 2023)

First Prize $250, Second Prize $150, Third Prize $100

Young Artists aged under 11 years (on October 1, 2023)

First Prize $125, Second Prize $75,Third Prize $50

Other Awards:

People’s Choice Award $100

Enter now and get your friends and family to vote for your artwork!

Top 15-25% entries featured in ENDANGERED Online! Exhibition.

Entries are published on our website & social media in order of submission.

Every participant receives a certificate!

PARENTS/EDUCATORS:

We accept individual or class/group entries.

We can also help with making the entries.

Great way to interest students in issues related to wildlife and the environment.

It has proven to be a great vacation art project.

Students are encouraged to do their own research and to use their imaginations to communicate what they find meaningful through art/photography.

Students have great fun encouraging family and friends to vote for their artwork and they all appreciate the personal certificates we send them.

Go to our blog to see images entered by Young Artists in 2022.

Questions? Contact Lindsey@Art4Apes.com for assistance.

Here’s our first Young Artist entry for 2023!

Art4Apes Judge of the ENDANGERED Fine Art & Photography Young Artist Contest 2023

Rickie Leiter

Artist, Philanthropist, and Mentor

Founder & Publisher of The Rickie Report

It is a particular pleasure to announce that Rickie will judge the Young Artist Contest. Rickie, a visual artist herself, is the founder, editor and publisher of The Rickie Report, Florida’s leading visual arts resource experiencing over 1.5 million views in the USA and internationally. She has 40+ years of experience in reviewing, judging and advising on all mediums of the visual arts creations. She is a valued mentor to artists and gallery owners and has consulted with art patrons, art associations, art show producers, and museums. She is committed to encouraging young artists to develop their work and communicate their thoughts through art.

Art4Apes is featured regularly in The Rickie Report, we encourage you to sign up (www.therickiereport.com) and keep up with developments in the Florida visual arts scene. The Rickie Report is free to read.

The Young Artist contest attracts about 250 entries per year, all of them heartfelt and carefully executed. It is no easy task to choose between them. We would like to thank Rickie for taking on this challenging responsibility.

Update on ENDANGERED Fine Art & Photography Contest 2023 Adult Contest

The Contest is now Open. Enter Now!

Closing date is October 1, 2023.

This global, juried, online art contest focuses attention on the plight of endangered/threatened species/habitats.

The challenge is to interpret or reflect ENDANGERED through either:

Celebration of the beauty of endangered or threatened species/habitats.

or

Illustration of the threats facing endangered species/habitats

Categories for Entry:

Fine Art (including sculpture, jewelry and wearable art)
Fine Art Photography (digital manipulation accepted)

We offer a total of $6500 in cash prizes.

We promote your work on our website and social media (with appropriate copyright statements).

We do this in STRICT ORDER OF SUBMISSION –

So early entries are seen faster!

An expert panel of judges will review the work and the top scoring 15-25% will be featured in our ENDANGERED Online! exhibition opening 20th November for one month.

For more information and to view the full Terms and Conditions visit: Art4Apes.com.

Questions? Lindsey@Art4Apes.com

Here is our first entry!

This amazing piece is part of a series of five 50″x72″ paintings portraying the five big cats—the lion, tiger, jaguar, leopard and snow leopard—and the ecosystem that is unique to their habitat. Up to twenty-six animals or twenty-three species can be spotted in one painting.

Virtual Artists in Residence for April

Art4Apes wants to encourage those artists and photographers who are committed to and focused on using their talent to support wildlife and the environment. This program is designed to showcase their work and support their communication with audiences who appreciate their message. This is done through additional promotion through our website, social media and The Rickie Report. Plus we offer a one month online exhibition featuring up to 9 pieces of work.

The Virtual Artist in Residence Program is awarded monthly to the artist and photographer who have submitted 4 or more entries to the ENDANGERED Fine Art & Photography Contest and have been selected by the Curatorial Committee as best interpreting the aims of the Contest.

We are proud to introduce you to the work of two amazing artists featured in our VAiR Online Gallery

Virtual Artist in Residence Fine Art:

JOLAINE GOLDMAN

Florida-based Jody paints what makes her happy and this shows in the final results. Jody thinks this is an important message: Paint what makes you happy!

www.ArtistJodyGoldman.com

Virtual Artist in Residence Fine Art Photography:

STEVE PRESSMAN

Nature photography became a passion for Florida-based pharmacist Steve, and concomitant with that passion came respect and conservation for wildlife.

https://yougottalovenature.com

See more wonderful work by Jody and Steve, Visit : VAiR Online Exhibition

STOP THE PRESS!

Sue Buck Ape Portrait

Online exhibition extended!

The Sue Buck Online Gallery is being extended by popular demand until the end of April. Don’t miss this amazing one-woman exhibition of portraits of some of the Center for Great Apes fascinating residents.

Do Good and Look Good!

Don’t miss out on this special T-shirt featuring baby Sue Buck’s portraits of Cahaya and her orangutan family: Sunshine, Archie and Keagan. Proceeds go to the Center for Great Apes.

Wishing you all a wonderful April (with some spring sunshine. May it inspire you! I can’t wait see your work in the contest and thank you all for helping the wonderful primates at the Center for Great Apes.

Best wishes

Questions? Lindsey@Art4Apes.com

Center for Great Apes

For coverage of your events, to place an advertisement, or speak to Rickie about appearing in The Rickie Report, contact:

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

Rickie@therickiereport.com 561-537-0291

17019 SW Sapri Way Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

11th Annual ENDANGERED Fine Art & Photography Contest Opens March 1, 2023. Call For Art Includes Youth And Professional Categories

Posted on February 28th, 2023 • Category: Acrylic, Art, Art in Public Spaces, Art4Apes, Associations, Guilds, Leagues, Calls to Artists, Digital Art/Video, Fiber Arts, Galleries, Glass, International Art Event, Jewelry, Local News and Events, Metal, Mixed Media, Oil, Pastel/Drawing, Photography, Polymer Clay, Pottery/Ceramics, Sculpture, Virtual Gallery, Water Color, Weaving/Fabric Art, Wood

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:

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:

Celebration of the beauty of endangered or threatened species/habitats
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.

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.

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.”

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

For coverage of your events, to place an advertisement, or speak to Rickie about appearing in The Rickie Report, contact:

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

Rickie@therickiereport.com 561-537-0291

17019 SW Sapri Way Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

ENDANGERED Fine Art & Photography Contest 2022 Announces Winners And Opens Virtual Fine Art Exhibition Gallery Now Through December 17, 2022

Posted on November 24th, 2022 • Category: Acrylic, Art, Art in Public Spaces, Art4Apes, Associations, Guilds, Leagues, Digital Art/Video, Fiber Arts, Galleries, International Art Event, Local News and Events, Mixed Media, Oil, Pastel/Drawing, Photography, Virtual Gallery, Water Color

The ENDANGERED Art4Apes Fine Art & Photography Contest presents the Prize Winners of the 10th Annual Online Contest. The Virtual Gallery is open Now through December 17, 2022. Artist’s entry fees and a portion of sales benefit the Center for Great Apes to support the lifetime care of orangutans and chimpanzees in need. The Jury panel included: Bruce Helander, Ron Magill, Professor Frans de Waal and Philip Wollen. Paul Fisher, President of Juried Art Services continues to serve as the inspiration for sponsoring this contest. The Rickie Report shares the Prize Winners plus the link to see the exhibit and make purchases.

ENDANGERED Fine Art

&

Photography Contest 2022

Announcing the Prize Winners

Coordinator, Dr. Lindsey Matheson tells The Rickie Report, ” Thanks to everyone who entered the ENDANGERED Fine Art & Photography Contest 2022. You helped raise a total of almost $10,000 which goes directly to support the long-term care of rescued orangutans and chimpanzees at The Center for Great Apes. We continue to show all the contest entries on our social media and on our website –IF YOU HAVEN’T SEEN YOURS YET, IT WILL BE POSTED SOON. Your skill and creativity have been much appreciated. Thank you all so much.”

The top scoring 25% of entries are shown in our ENDANGERED Online!Exhibition which runs nowto December 17^th.

Look at the ENDANGERED Online! Exhibition

It’s a great source of unique holiday gifts and 30% of the sales price goes to the Center for Great Apes! Contact Lindsey@art4Apes.com if you’d like to buy any of the pieces.

P R I Z E W I N N E R S:

Fine Art Category

1st Prize:

2nd Prize:

3rd Prize:

Fine Art Photography Category

1st Prize:

2nd Prize:

3rd Prize:

Young Artists Category

1st Prize:

2nd Prize:

3rd Prize:

Best Ape/Monkey:

Best Tiger:

People’s Choice (voted on Woobox):

Young Artists Category – Under 11 years old

1st Prize:

2nd Prize And Award for Best Tiger

3rd Prize:

Best Ape/Monkey:

People’s Choice (voted on Woobox):

Contact Lindsey@art4Apes.com for purchase information.

This exhibit takes place thanks to our expert and wonderful jury panel who so generously donated their time: Bruce Helander, Ron Magill, Professor Frans de Waal and Philip Wollen. Thanks also to Paul Fisher and Mary Strope of Juried Art Services for hosting the contest and for their help and advice throughout. Thanks to Shechter and Associates CPAs for their sponsorship of the Young Artists Contest and exhibition and for their support and encouragement. We are grateful to Merrill Lynch for sponsoring the Fine Art exhibition gallery. We are delighted to announce a new partnership with Nature First who are sponsoring the Fine Art Photography Gallery.

Please contact Lindsey@Art4Apes.com with questions or for details on how to purchase the art.

The ENDANGERED Fine Art & Photography Contest benefits CGA.

For coverage of your events, to place an advertisement, or speak to Rickie about appearing in The Rickie Report, contact:

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

Rickie@therickiereport.com 561-537-0291

17019 SW Sapri Way Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

ENDANGERED Art4Apes Fine Art & Photography Contest 2023 Calls For Young Artists To Enter At No Charge. Important Update On Adult Contest. All Entries Are Due October 1, 2023

The ENDANGERED Fine Art & Photography Contest 2023

Has two entry categories:

Adults and Young Artists.

This month we focus on the YOUNG ARTISTS CONTEST 2023 which is now OPEN!

Calling Young Artists!

(plus an update on the Adult contest)

If you know a young artist, please tell them about the contest, we would love to see their artwork. All entries are FREE thanks to our generous sponsor, Shechter & Associates, Certified Public Accountants

Details about the Young Artist Contest:

We invite Young Artists to consider:

What does ENDANGERED mean to you?

Answer through your Art/Photography and help rescue orangutans and chimpanzees.

Open to Young Artists with Birthdays on or after October 1, 2004

Submit a photo of your work through our online form to enter the contest.

Closing date for submissions: October 1st, 2023.

Contest Benefits:

Prizes:

Young Artists aged 11-18 years (on October 1, 2023)

First Prize $250, Second Prize $150, Third Prize $100

Young Artists aged under 11 years (on October 1, 2023)

First Prize $125, Second Prize $75,Third Prize $50

Other Awards:

People’s Choice Award $100

Enter now and get your friends and family to vote for your artwork!

Top 15-25% entries featured in ENDANGERED Online! Exhibition.

Entries are published on our website & social media in order of submission.

Every participant receives a certificate!

PARENTS/EDUCATORS:

We accept individual or class/group entries.

We can also help with making the entries.

Great way to interest students in issues related to wildlife and the environment.

It has proven to be a great vacation art project.

Students are encouraged to do their own research and to use their imaginations to communicate what they find meaningful through art/photography.

Students have great fun encouraging family and friends to vote for their artwork and they all appreciate the personal certificates we send them.

Go to our blog to see images entered by Young Artists in 2022.

Questions? Contact Lindsey@Art4Apes.com for assistance.

Here’s our first Young Artist entry for 2023!

Art4Apes Judge of the ENDANGERED Fine Art & Photography Young Artist Contest 2023

Rickie Leiter

Artist, Philanthropist, and Mentor

Founder & Publisher of The Rickie Report

Art4Apes is featured regularly in The Rickie Report, we encourage you to sign up (www.therickiereport.com) and keep up with developments in the Florida visual arts scene. The Rickie Report is free to read.

The Young Artist contest attracts about 250 entries per year, all of them heartfelt and carefully executed. It is no easy task to choose between them. We would like to thank Rickie for taking on this challenging responsibility.

Update on ENDANGERED Fine Art & Photography Contest 2023 Adult Contest

The Contest is now Open. Enter Now!

Closing date is October 1, 2023.

This global, juried, online art contest focuses attention on the plight of endangered/threatened species/habitats.

The challenge is to interpret or reflect ENDANGERED through either:

Celebration of the beauty of endangered or threatened species/habitats.

or

Illustration of the threats facing endangered species/habitats

Categories for Entry:

Fine Art (including sculpture, jewelry and wearable art)

Fine Art Photography (digital manipulation accepted)

We offer a total of $6500 in cash prizes.

We promote your work on our website and social media (with appropriate copyright statements).

We do this in STRICT ORDER OF SUBMISSION –

So early entries are seen faster!

An expert panel of judges will review the work and the top scoring 15-25% will be featured in our ENDANGERED Online! exhibition opening 20th November for one month.

For more information and to view the full Terms and Conditions visit: Art4Apes.com.

Questions? Lindsey@Art4Apes.com

Here is our first entry!

This amazing piece is part of a series of five 50″x72″ paintings portraying the five big cats—the lion, tiger, jaguar, leopard and snow leopard—and the ecosystem that is unique to their habitat. Up to twenty-six animals or twenty-three species can be spotted in one painting.

Virtual Artists in Residence for April

The Virtual Artist in Residence Program is awarded monthly to the artist and photographer who have submitted 4 or more entries to the ENDANGERED Fine Art & Photography Contest and have been selected by the Curatorial Committee as best interpreting the aims of the Contest.

We are proud to introduce you to the work of two amazing artists featured in our VAiR Online Gallery

Virtual Artist in Residence Fine Art:

JOLAINE GOLDMAN

Florida-based Jody paints what makes her happy and this shows in the final results. Jody thinks this is an important message: Paint what makes you happy!

www.ArtistJodyGoldman.com

Virtual Artist in Residence Fine Art Photography:

STEVE PRESSMAN

Nature photography became a passion for Florida-based pharmacist Steve, and concomitant with that passion came respect and conservation for wildlife.

https://yougottalovenature.com

See more wonderful work by Jody and Steve, Visit : VAiR Online Exhibition

STOP THE PRESS!

Sue Buck Ape Portrait

Online exhibition extended!

The Sue Buck Online Gallery is being extended by popular demand until the end of April. Don’t miss this amazing one-woman exhibition of portraits of some of the Center for Great Apes fascinating residents.

Do Good and Look Good!