2nd Annual Art for Animals Festival at Baton Rouge Zoo: Calling Artists to Support Wildlife Conservation

BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo is excited to announce the second annual Art for Animals Festival, a unique event that combines creativity with a commitment to wildlife conservation. The festival will run from Feb. 3 through May 9, 2025, featuring a juried art exhibition celebrating animals and their habitats, with a closing reception and awards ceremony on May 3, 2025.

Artists aged 14 and older are invited to submit their original works for consideration. The festival replaces the previous Annual Photo Contest and Art Gone Wild Contest. Artists who previously participated in these events and meet the qualifications are encouraged to join the Art for Animals Festival.

Call for Artists:

Submissions are open now through Dec. 9, 2024. The exhibition will include paintings, drawings, mixed media, and photography inspired by nature, wildlife, and conservation.

Important Dates:

• Sept. 9 – Dec. 9, 2024: Open call for artist submissions
• Dec. 10, 2024 – January 2025: Artist selection
• Feb. 3 – May 9, 2025: Exhibition on display in the Atrium, located inside the new Zoo entrance
• May 3, 2025: Closing reception and awards ceremony
• May 9, 2025: Final day of the exhibition

For submission details and more information, visit brzoo.org/news/call-for-artists.

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About BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo:

BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo is a place where people connect with animals, including tigers, giraffes, rhinos and alligators. The world-class Sapo Springs, Realm of the Tiger, Giants of the Islands, Safari Playground, L'aquarium de Louisiane, and KidsZoo exhibits offer fun and education for all ages.

About BREC:

BREC is an award-winning agency that connects people to parks and nature in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is a political subdivision of the state of Louisiana created in 1946 to develop, maintain and operate public park and recreational facilities. Throughout its 77-year history, BREC has taken seriously its responsibility to improve the health, safety, environment and quality of life for all citizens. BREC was among the first park agencies to earn national accreditation most recently earning reaccreditation for an unprecedented fifth time, meeting 150 out of 151 standards. BREC is a three-time National Gold Medal Award winner and 20-time national finalist. For more information, visit www.brec.org.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Jacob Etue

Membership and Special Events Manager

Phone: 225-775-3877 ext. 6212

Email: Jacob.Etue@brzoo.org