The Arcadian Gallery in Cumberland, Maryland, invites entries for our second American Wildlife Art Competition & Exhibition 2027. This event highlights the beauty of wildlife through original 2D art, sculpture, digital art, and fine art prints. Approximately 70 works will be selected for exhibition in our elegant brick-and-mortar gallery in Cumberland’s revitalized downtown Arts & Entertainment District, an emerging East Coast arts destination near Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Pittsburgh. About 50 additional works will be selected for an online exhibition; all physically exhibited works will also appear online. Juried by renowned wildlife artist Carel Pieter Brest van Kempen. Organized by former National Geographic Art Director and Arcadian Gallery Director Christopher Sloan. Awards include $2,500 First Place, Endangered Species Art, Paleoart, and more. Ten percent of Gallery sales commission supports conservation. Deadline: Feb. 1, 2027 Exhibition: May 7–June 26, 2027 Location: Arcadian Gallery, Cumberland, Maryland Fees: $30 first entry; $20 each additional entry, up to five total.
